What are the responsibilities and job description for the Microbiologist position at Pace® Life Sciences?
Pace® Life Sciences
Pace® makes the world a safer, healthier place. We advance the science of our pharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical customers through the drug development process, from early-phase R&D through clinical trials and GMP commercial product support. For customers with in-house manufacturing and labs, Pace® provides professional services to support their operations.
Job Description
Job Description: We are seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Microbiologist to join our Quality Control team. The ideal candidate will have experience in a sterile fill finish manufacturing environment and a strong background in microbiological testing. This role is essential to ensuring the sterility and safety of our products.
Key Responsibilities:
- Perform routine and non-routine microbiological testing of raw materials, in-process samples, and finished products.
- Conduct environmental monitoring of the manufacturing facility, including air, surface, and personnel monitoring.
- Perform endotoxin, bioburden and particulate matter testing.
- Develop and validate microbiological methods in compliance with regulatory guidelines.
- Maintain and calibrate laboratory equipment and instruments.
- Document and review test results accurately and promptly.
- Investigate and resolve any microbiological quality issues or deviations.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support product development and manufacturing processes.
- Ensure compliance with GMP, GLP, and other regulatory requirements.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Microbiology, Biology, or a related field.
- Minimum of 2-3 years of experience in a microbiology role within a sterile fill finish manufacturing environment.
- Proficiency in microbiological techniques such as aseptic techniques, microbial enumeration, and endotoxin testing.
- Strong understanding of GMP, GLP, and regulatory requirements.
- Excellent attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Strong communication and documentation skills.
Additional Information
Benefits
80 hrs of paid vacation per year, 7 paid holidays per year, 2 floating holidays per year (prorated based on start date), 40 hrs paid sick time per year, paid bereavement leave (days based on relation to the employee), 8 hrs paid volunteer time per year, parental leave, medical, dental, vision, voluntary short-term disability, long-term disability, life insurance, voluntary supplemental life insurance, traditional 401k and ROTH 401k with a company match, HSA, FSA, employee referral bonus, employee assistance program, tuition reimbursement program, employee recognition program, voluntary ID theft coverage, voluntary legal coverage, voluntary accident insurance, voluntary hospital indemnity insurance, and voluntary critical illness insurance.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Pace® provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, creed, color, religion, genetics, protected veteran status, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
Work Schedule Mon-Fri dayshift
