What are the responsibilities and job description for the Microbiologist position at Actalent?
Position Summary:
The Quality Control Microbiologist will support the microbiology-related assay testing and validation activities for GMP, clinical, and development product release. This position involves performing microbiological testing, method validation, and supporting various activities to ensure compliance with industry standards.
Position Duties & Responsibilities:
- Microbiological Method Validation: Conduct microbiological method validation, including bioburden and endotoxin testing, to support biopharmaceutical, clinical, and development products.
- Execution of Testing: Perform microbiological testing per approved protocols for routine and investigational samples.
- Compendial Method Familiarity: Maintain familiarity with all microbiological compendial methods for specific commercial products. Keep records of method qualification/validation and other microbiology-related methods.
- Compliance with Revisions: Stay current with revisions to compendial monographs and updates to compendial test methods used within the microbiology division.
- Task Prioritization: Demonstrate the ability to support and prioritize multiple activities simultaneously while adhering to project timelines and commitments.
- Knowledge of Analytical Methods: Possess thorough knowledge of microbiological analytical methods, compendial requirements (USP, EP, JP), and a solid understanding of biologics and manufacturing processes.
- Computer Proficiency: Utilize strong computer skills, including Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, LIMS, and SAP.
- Prior QC Microbiology Experience: Previous experience working in a QC microbiology testing laboratory is required.
- Independent Work: Ability to work independently with minimal supervision, while ensuring quality and compliance in testing activities.
Required Skills & Qualifications:
- Microbiology Expertise: Strong experience in microbiology with a focus on endotoxin and bioburden assays.
- Compendial Knowledge: In-depth understanding of compendial methods (USP, EP, JP) and microbiological test requirements.
- Testing and Validation: Experience with microbiological method validation and executing microbiological testing in a regulated environment.
- Computer Skills: Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, and LIMS/SAP systems.
- Experience in QC Laboratory: At least 2 years of experience in a QC microbiology laboratory, with exposure to pharmaceutical or related industries.
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in microbiology, life sciences, or a related technical field.
Experience Level:
Entry Level
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $30.00 - $30.00
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
� Medical, dental & vision
� Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
� 401(k) Retirement Plan � Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
� Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
� Short and long-term disability
� Health Spending Account (HSA)
� Transportation benefits
� Employee Assistance Program
� Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Berkeley,CA.
Application Deadline
This position will be accepting applications until Jan 18, 2025.
About Actalent
Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through:
- Hiring diverse talent
- Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection
- Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes
- Ensuring growth opportunities for our people
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.
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