Microbiology Technician II- 2nd Shift
- Employer
- Akorn, Inc
- Location
- Somerset, New Jersey, US
- Salary
- Competitive
- Closing date
- Jan 27, 2022
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- Sector
- Consultancy/Private Sector
- Field
- Conservation science
- Discipline
- Biology
- Salary Type
- Salary
- Employment Type
- Full time
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SUMMARY:
The Microbiology Technician II will perform all environmental monitoring tests required to monitor the controlled areas and support manufacturing operations under the supervision and guidance of Microbiology Laboratory management.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
The Microbiology Technician II will perform all environmental monitoring tests required to monitor the controlled areas and support manufacturing operations under the supervision and guidance of Microbiology Laboratory management.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
- Must be able to demonstrate and apply good aseptic technique and cleanroom behavior.
- Must be able to demonstrate and apply good gowning technique during certification, re-certification, and routine monitoring.
- Must be able to understand the operation and application of all monitoring devices that are automated or manually operated in the department.
- Must be able to demonstrate the ability to monitor all environmental parameters, such as viable and non-viable sampling, personnel sampling, and utilities following laboratory and company guidelines.
- Perform required sampling utilizing contact plates, settling plates, and particle counters.
- Perform environmental monitoring testing and water sampling and testing on scheduled days.
- Perform required data analysis, compiles data and prepares results for review.
- Perform Gram staining and differentiation of isolates; speciation using identification software.
- Prepare microbiological media for use in laboratory.
- Operate autoclave for routine sterilization of laboratory supplies and media.
- Perform growth promotion and negative control testing on media.
- Perform sampling of raw materials.
- Wash glassware and supplies used in laboratory daily.
- Documents routine procedures following laboratory and company guidelines (SOP's).
- Perform bioburden testing on, raw materials, in-process products, and components.
- Perform LAL on water samples and sterile raw materials
- Assist with studies under supervision of the Microbiology Lab Supervisor or Microbiologists.
- Assist with protocols with minimum supervision
- Assist management as trainer for new employees.
- Maintain inventory of laboratory supplies.
- Perform change requests and/or SOP when needed.
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