Microbiology Testing Lead
- Employer
- Alpha Consulting
- Location
- Summit, New Jersey, US
- Salary
- Competitive
- Closing date
- Jul 22, 2021
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- Sector
- Consultancy/Private Sector
- Field
- Conservation science
- Discipline
- Biology
- Salary Type
- Salary
- Employment Type
- Full time
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MICROBIOLOGY TESTING LEAD
SUMMIT, NJ
Working onsite in laboratories handling human cells.
Project Description:
This position will work both independently and with the team to perform routine and non-routine microbiological testing and microbiology laboratory maintenance functions, where necessary.
Required Skills:
This 12+ month position starts ASAP.
Please E-MAIL your resume (attachment to email) with rate and availability to Vic: vic@alphaconsulting.com
ALPHA'S REQUIREMENT #21-02104
MUST BE ELIGIBLE TO WORK IN THE U.S. AS AN HOURLY W2 EMPLOYEE
#ZR#LI-VB1
SUMMIT, NJ
Working onsite in laboratories handling human cells.
Project Description:
This position will work both independently and with the team to perform routine and non-routine microbiological testing and microbiology laboratory maintenance functions, where necessary.
- Carry out responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies, procedures, and state, federal and local laws.
- Ensure compliance with current Good Manufacturing Procedures (cGMP), USP, EU and other global regulatory requirements at all times.
- Follow directions properly, work cooperatively as an individual contributor and as a team member.
- Communicate effectively with QC peers, cross-functional peers and management.
- Participate in aseptic process qualifications, such as aseptic gowning and media fill reads.
- Train Bacterial Endotoxin and Sterility Testing.
- Train growth promotion testing of microbiological media.
- Train mycoplasma testing via PCR.
- Train Environmental Monitoring on routine basis.
- Train microbial isolation techniques and perform Gram stain identifications.
- Train "Send out samples to contract labs and track results/reports.
- Performs general laboratory cleaning/wipe-down.
- Perform routine maintenance of lab equipment's.
- Under the guidance of management, support special project work.
- Maintain lab inventory and order lab supplies and materials.
- Support continuous improvement projects related to QC.
- Assist with investigations & CAPAs associated with Microbiological testing.
- Support data trending and tracking of results.
- Perform all other duties as assigned.
Required Skills:
- Requires Bachelor's degree in Microbiology, Molecular Biology, or related discipline and minimum 3 years of experience working in a regulated manufacturing environment.
- Microbiology lab experience & Master's Degree strongly preferred. An equivalent combination of experience/education is acceptable.
- Experiences on HPLC, UPLC, or GC is plus.
- Have a good understanding of USP, EP, JP, and FDA microbiology testing requirements.
- Good knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel.
- Responds to challenges and additional projects in an understanding, positive, and objective manner.
- Adaptable to dynamic conditions, work practices, and project timelines.
- Ability to multitask, prioritize workload and interpret data accurately.
- Able to communicate effectively with GDPO functional areas and external agencies.
- Fosters teamwork and promotes an environment that motivates others to achieve our goals.
- Position Handles Hazardous Materials
- The incumbent will be required to wear uniform/ PPE to work in the manufacturing or laboratory environment.
- The incumbent may be required to stand and walk for extended amount of time.
- The incumbent may be required to work hazardous materials.
- Flexibility with schedule (weekends, holidays, extended hours and rotating/staggered shift) is an absolute must.
- Flexible to work shift structures.
- Change to work timings and assigned tasks may occur at a very short notice to support business needs.
This 12+ month position starts ASAP.
Please E-MAIL your resume (attachment to email) with rate and availability to Vic: vic@alphaconsulting.com
ALPHA'S REQUIREMENT #21-02104
MUST BE ELIGIBLE TO WORK IN THE U.S. AS AN HOURLY W2 EMPLOYEE
#ZR#LI-VB1
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