What are the responsibilities and job description for the MICROBIOLOGIST II position at LGM Pharma, LLC?
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Performs microbiological testing on raw material and finished product including
USP <61> Total aerobic microbial count, Yeast and Mold, USP <62> P. aeruginosa, S. aureus,
E. Coli and Salmonella, etc. and USP <60> B. cepacia.
- Maintains the use of live microbiological agents and cultures.
- Performs growth promotion testing on microbiological media prepared for testing.
- Performs Antimicrobial Effectiveness Testing (AET) USP <51> on finished products.
- Collects and analyzes samples for environmental monitoring of production areas and evaluate data for trends.
- Performs microbiological testing on the USP Purified Water system.
- Performs microbiological cleaning validations of production equipment as needed.
- Utilizes, maintains, and troubleshoots microbiological instrumentation such as microscope, autoclave, incubators, refrigerators, freezers, biological safety cabinet, and automated microbiological incubation system.
- Performs and documents work in compliance with standard operating procedures, cGMP regulations, and applicable laboratory safety standards.
- Authors standard operating procedures and microbiological methods.
- Performs and documents laboratory investigations as necessary.
- Reviews laboratory notebooks for accuracy and completeness.
- Performs and/or assists with equipment calibrations and qualification.
- Assists laboratory management in training and guiding new colleagues.
- Assists laboratory management in preparation for internal, customer and agency audits.
- Assists and coordinates with laboratory management and R&D department on new project collaborations.
- Maintains and responsible for specific areas, functions, projects, and/or instrumentation based on experience and expertise.
- Other related duties as required.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor’s degree in microbiology or closely related discipline.
- 2 years’ experience in microbiological and/or chemistry laboratory; prefer 4 years’ previous experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- 2 years’ experience with aseptic technique and use of microbiological test methods; prefer 4 years’ previous experience
- Ability to follow standard operating procedures.
- Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Ability to organize, prioritize and effectively perform concurrent tasks with minimal supervision.
- Strong attention to detail.
- Desire to work in a positive team environment.
At LGM Pharma, we always take pride in putting our people first. We are an equal opportunity employer. We offer medical, dental, vision and company matching 401K.
All suitably qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment based on objective work-related criteria and without regard for the following: age, disability, ethnic origin, gender, marital status, race, religion, responsibility of dependents, sexual orientation, or gender identity or other characteristics in accordance with the applicable governing laws.
