Technical - Microbiologist II

Position Title : Microbiologist I

Location : Maumelle AR 72113

Contract duration6 monthspossible to extend

ShiftPosition is ONSITE hours are Friday Tuesday (7am4pm). YES weekends are a MUST. There is no flexibility on the hours / days of the week.

Position Purpose :

The Microbiologist will conduct routinely our finished product raw materials personnel and environmental interpretation of results along with the quality controls. To apply expertise in microbiology in the operation of the facilitys microbiological laboratory and in support of

sanitary manufacturing. Serves as a microbiology resource for environmental monitoring investigation method transfer / validation equipment validation.

Scope :

The Microbiologist works as a member of the mill Microbiological Laboratory team applying technical expertise to routine testing evaluation of data problemsolving of trends compliance with applicable procedures and regulation and support of continuous improvement efforts. The Microbiologist takes work direction from the Quality Manager and Microbiology Lab leader. The

role is expected to operate with limited direction for daytoday tasks.

Customers :

Manufacturing Operations; Microbiology Team; Quality Assurance; Suppliers; Purchasing; BCC

Staff and Global Quality teams; Planning; Logistics / Distribution; Research; Engineering.

PositionSpecific Accountabilities :

Conduct routine Microbiological testing on baby wipes finished product production materials

environmental samples such as air surfaces and personnel testing and water and specialized

testing as required for troubleshooting or as part of an improvement project.

Conduct all testing and work in conformance with established Good Lab Practices (GLPs) and GMPs.

Accountable for Micro Team testing interpretation of results record management release of the product. Including raw material testing Operations GMP audits monthly GLP audits and

Good Documentation Practice (GDP) audits for Micro and Operations Labs as assigned.

Conduct routine microbiological interpretation of results (per documented procedures) on finished product for ontime release of the product (Gram stain Lanagram Staph Latex Catalase etc.). Record data and communicate quality nonconformities as needed.

Conduct routine microbiological interpretation of results (per documented procedures) on monitoring sampling program (production materials environmental samples such as air productive surfaces and personnel testing water) and specialized sample as required for troubleshooting or as part of an improvement project.

Conduct Growth Promotion test as needed

Conduct microbial identifications using VITEK technology.

Executes and Supports Micro Lab test methods transfer validations and equipment qualifications as needed.

Accountable for GLP and GDP.

Provides applied Microbiology technical expertise during investigations of nonconformities.

Track trend and communicate microbiological data on time and in a fashion that compels action.

Prepares and executes Micro Lab test methods transfer validations and equipment qualifications as needed. Supports cleaning & sanitization / CleanInPlace validations.

Supports the facility being regulatory auditready by maintaining full compliance to procedures addressing gaps and facilitating a timely closure to all assigned investigations and problem solving activities.

Executes assigned continuous improvement activities for established processes and supports development of new processes.

Ensure quality incidents are reported communicated and documented.

Create recommend review and update documents as appropriate.

Conduct periodic audits of operating areas sanitization procedures and microbiological laboratory activities to assure conformance to standards and verify effectiveness of training.

Properly identify and react to quality issues including shutting down an asset if necessary.

Review logbooks according to the GDPs and followup with colleagues when needed to improve the GDPs.

Other duties as business needs dictate.

Required Qualifications / Education / Experience :

Bachelors Degree in Biology Microbiology or a related scientific discipline 5 years

Microbiological Lab Experience in regulated product (food cosmetic drug medical device

pharmaceutical) manufacturing setting with direct involvement on methods validations

qualification of lab equipment and test methods transfer.

Understanding of Good Lab Practices environmental monitoring and trending of data.

R equired Time : five days every week scheduled time (Friday Tuesday) required to work every Friday Saturday Sunday Monday and Tuesday.

Must be able to flex to support a 7day operation as circumstance dictate.

Strong verbal and written communication skills

Demonstrated proficiency with data analysis software and / or industrystandard systems such as EtQ and SAP Batch management module LIMS Minitab or JMP are both statistical software.

E xcellent Microsoftbased computer skills in Microsoft Office to complete and update detailed reports create pivot table s etc.

Ability to effectively influence others possessing strong interpersonal skills able to adjust communication style to different audiences.

Ability to utilize problemsolving skills to determine the root cause

Demonstrate initiative and selfmotivation.

Demonstrate managing time and tasks efficiently while maintaining an excellent quality of work.

Demonstrated performance in safety quality and attendance with previous employments.

Minimum of 18 years of age

Legal right to work in the United States

Key Skills

Laboratory Experience,Aseptic Technique,Virology,Clinical Laboratory Experience,FDA Regulations,Laboratory Procedures,PCR,Microbiology,Quality Control,GLP,cGMP,Laboratory Information Management Systems

Employment Type : Full Time

Vacancy : 1