What are the responsibilities and job description for the Microbiologist 1 - (6P-6A) position at Exela Pharma Sciences?
Position Summary
Exela Pharma Sciences, LLC., seeks an experienced Microbiologist I (Environmental Monitoring Technician) to join our team in Lenoir, NC. The Microbiologist I will provide support to the Quality Control Microbiology Laboratory for Exela Pharma Sciences’ sterile manufacturing facility.
Job Responsibilities
Responsibilities:
- Support production operations by means of EM sampling of classified manufacturing, filling, and support areas and operations personnel.
- Support daily EM laboratory operations and process/equipment qualification activities, as necessary.
- Ensures compliance with current Good Manufacturing Practice (cGMP) and maintain constant inspection-readiness.
- Ensures that data-integrity is maintained
- Participate in process streamlining and continuous performance improvement.
- Responsible for maintaining a safe work environment, working safely and accountable for supporting all company goals.
- EM Technician requires gowning certification, and repeatedly aseptically gown daily.
- Strong computer skills, documentation skills, and attention to detail.
Basic Requirements:
- High School Diploma or equivalent, Associates degree preferred.
- Understanding of cGMP
- Excellent written and oral communication skills and ability to collaborate and interact with a team.
- Work in a dynamic and fast paced environment with potential to work shifts and weekends.
- Must be able to lift 30 pounds and be able to pass, push, and pull to execute specific aspects of job duty.
- Must be able to stand / walk for extended periods of time.
- Environmental Monitoring experience preferred.
- Experience in Aseptic manufacturing or production, QC, QA, Technical Services, or Regulatory is desirable.
- Ability to focus on continuous improvement.
- Understanding of compliance requirements and regulatory expectations for lab systems.
Additional Information:
- Minimal travel required between buildings
- 12 hour shifts on 2-2-3 schedule
EOE, including disability/vets.