QC Microbiologist (JO-2210-180817)

Job DescriptionQC Microbiologist I

Shift Schedule: Tuesday - Saturday 9am - 6pm | Training will be Monday - Friday for first few months
Duration: 6-months and temp to hire

Description:

Who we want:

Detail-oriented process improvers. Critical thinkers who naturally see opportunities to develop and optimize work processes - finding ways to simplify, standardize and automate.
Strategic thinkers. People who enjoy analyzing data or trends for the purposes of planning, forecasting, advising, budgeting, reporting, or sales opportunities.
Collaborative partners. People who build and leverage cross-functional relationships to bring together ideas, data and insights to drive continuous improvement in functions.

What you will do:

The position of QC Microbiologist I is responsible for routine and non-routine product and raw material testing, environmental monitoring (EM), utilities, cleaning surveillance (CS), growth promotion, microbial identification, antimicrobial effectiveness (AE), and general laboratory support.

Performs routine and non-routine sampling and testing of the products, raw materials, intermediates, pharmaceutical water systems, compressed gas systems, production lines, and environmental monitoring (EM) of the production facility.
Conducts growth promotion testing on media used for microbiology analysis.
Prepare solutions used for routine and non-routine analysis, such as reagents and culture media.
Manages sample coordination prior to and following testing activities.
Responsible for ordering and stocking supplies.
Performs laboratory maintenance activities including but not limited to equipment preventative maintenance, calibration, disposal of waste, and cleaning laboratory areas.
Performs other routine/non-routine duties as needed.

What you need:

Bachelor's Degree in Microbiology, Biology, or other related technical field
2+ years of experience in a GxP laboratory environment.
The ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
Proficient in Microsoft Office applications.
Strong written and oral communication skills (English).
Experience working in current Good Manufacturing Practice (cGMP) or other cGxP environments.
Experience with common laboratory equipment such as autoclaves, balances, graduated cylinders, etc.
Experience with common microbiology culturing techniques and working in clean rooms.
Experience conducting compendial microbial testing, preferred
Experience working with Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS), preferred.

Additional Job Details: USP 60, 61, 62 Testing Experience preferred

We are an equal opportunity employer and make hiring decisions based on merit. Recruitment, hiring, training, and job assignments are made without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, or any other protected classification. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.