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BIOPHARMA SERVICES Senior Microbiologist

Eurofins Optimed Clinical Research
North Brunswick, NJ Full Time
POSTED ON 1/4/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 2/2/2025
Company Description

Eurofins Scientific is an international life sciences company, providing a unique range of analytical testing services to clients across multiple industries, to make life and our environment safer, healthier and more sustainable. From the food you eat, to the water you drink, to the medicines you rely on, Eurofins laboratories work with the biggest companies in the world to ensure the products they supply are safe, their ingredients are authentic and labelling is accurate.

The Eurofins network of companies is the global leader in food, environment, pharmaceutical and cosmetic product testing and in agroscience Contract Research Organization services. It is one of the market leaders in certain testing and laboratory services for genomics, discovery pharmacology, forensics, advanced material sciences and in the support of clinical studies, as well as having an emerging global presence in Contract Development and Manufacturing Organizations. It also has a rapidly developing presence in highly specialized and molecular clinical diagnostic testing and in-vitro diagnostic products.

In over 30 years, Eurofins has grown from one laboratory in Nantes, France to 58,000 staff across a decentralized and entrepreneurial network of 900 laboratories in over 54 countries. Eurofins companies offer a portfolio of over 200,000 analytical methods to evaluate the safety, identity, composition, authenticity, origin, traceability and purity of biological substances and products.

Job Description

The Senior Microbiologist is responsible for performing the required microbiological testing of in accordance with established procedures of USP/ EP requirements. This position is the SME for microbiological methods performed at our North Brunswick, NJ laboratory which includes technical advising for clients on advanced method development using a range of microbiology instrumentation. Candidates will also perform standard testing of samples using various methods and instruments while analyzing test results and assisting in troubleshooting testing.

Essential Duties/ Responsibilities

  • Work as a SME for various microbiological methods performed in the facility.
  • Function as a technical leader to assist/advise clients in developing new methods using novel instruments in the microbiological field.
  • Develop and implement microbiology testing methods, analyze data, and provide actionable insights.
  • Perform routine laboratory tasks including sample logging, testing, trend analysis, and environmental monitoring.
  • Maintain stock cultures, biological indicators, and high-quality microbiological media.
  • Conduct sterilization testing and microbiological research as needed.
  • Ensure compliance with ISO or/and USP/EP chapters for various microbiological assessments.
  • Qualify, calibrate, and maintain all equipment to meet "Before-Use" standards.
  • Adhere to Good Documentation Practices and prepare GMP documentation.
  • Provide expert guidance to clients on microbiology processes, products, and risks.
  • Coach and mentor internal stakeholders to ensure ISO/GMP compliance.
  • Support cleanroom qualification, requalification, and environmental monitoring.
  • Maintain a pristine and well-equipped microbiology laboratory environment.
  • Participate in regulatory affairs, investigations, audits, and inquiries to uphold high standards.
  • Plans, schedules, and arranges own and others' activities in accomplishing objectives.

Qualifications

Education:

  • Bachelor’s degree in microbiology, or a related field from an accredited college or university.

Experience

  • 5 years of Microbiology Testing in an industry laboratory environment/setting.
  • 5 years of microbiology laboratory experience.
  • USP Sterility, Microbial Enumeration, Test for Specified Microorganisms; Test for Burkholderia cepacia complex, AET, Bacterial Endotoxin, Antibiotic Assay

  • 5 years of experience with GMP/ISO/USP, etc.
  • Additional Information

    Positions are full-time, working Monday-Friday 8am-5pm, overtime as needed. Candidates currently living within commutable distance to North Brunswick, NJ are encouraged to apply.

    Excellent full time benefits including comprehensive medical coverage, dental, and vision options

    • Life and disability insurance
    • 401(k) with company match
    • Paid vacation and holidays

    What Happens Next

    Our people are the backbone of what we do, so it's incredibly important we find the right individuals to join us. As a potential new recruit you'll be invited to meet the team in the form of an assessment centre or a staged interview process dependent on the role and it's requirements, this will give you the opportunity to see what working for Eurofins is really like and enable us to get you know your key skills and strengths.

    Your data

    As part of any recruitment process, the company collects and processes personal data relating to job applicants. The company is committed to being transparent about how it collects and uses that data and to meeting its data protection obligations.

    Closing Date

    We reserve the right to close or extend this position depending on application numbers. Therefore we would urge candidates to submit an application as early as possible.

    Due to the high volume of applications we receive please be aware that if you do not receive a response within 4 weeks of the vacancy expiry date unfortunately, on this occasion your application has been unsuccessful.

    Eurofins is a M/F, Disabled, and Veteran Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer.

    Eurofins is a M/F, Disabled, and Veteran Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer.

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