Microbiologist III MT

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Microbiologist will be responsible for maintaining audit-ready status and ensuring compliance for the laboratory. This role will provide leadership to the Chemists and Microbiologists, levels I and II through testing, validation and training.

ESSENTIAL ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Ensure testing compliance meets the requirements of ISO, USP, CFT, cGMP, and GLP, in the Micro-laboratory
• Maintain the Micro-lab in Audit Ready mode.
• Provide accurate product, raw material and Environmental monitoring microanalysis data.
• Provide advanced trouble shooting skills, related to Micro incidents, to support continuous production.
• Regularly perform analytical laboratory analyses and report results to upper management when requested.
• Ensure daily or weekly maintenance of all Micro-laboratory instrumentation and media usage dates.
• Be the SME for all Micro-laboratory instrumentation and for aseptic training of Lab and Plant personnel.
• Provide Microbiological instrumentation training to all Chemists and Microbiologists, levels I and II.
• Provide training to all Chemists and Microbiologists on new and existing revisions to Lab WI and Test Methods.
• Review Micro results for other Microbiologists, to ensure RFT on results & report trends to Lab Manager.
• Demonstrate commitment to Rockline/Iatric’s RRITE Values of Renew, Respect, Integrity, Teamwork, and Excellence.
• Associates have a direct and important role in ensuring that all work is performed in a safe manner. Effectiveness in carrying out this responsibility is part of each associate’s essential accountabilities.
• Contribute to a cooperative working effort by demonstrating a willingness to perform other job-related work, as needed or requested

This position is designated as Safety-Sensitive (A safety-sensitive position is one in which the associate’s inability or impaired ability to perform their job-related tasks could result in a direct threat to the associate’s safety or the safety of others).

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: (To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each of the essential accountabilities satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.)

• BS/BA degree in Chemistry A.C.S., BS degree in Chemistry (Pre-med), BS degree in Biology discipline, BS degree in Physics
• Relevant experience required to qualify for the position.
• 5 years in an FDA or Clinical QC Lab w/ Instrumentation, 10 years in a Biology/Microbiology QC Lab w/ Instrumentation

PHYSICAL AND MENTAL REQUIREMENTS: (The physical demands described here are representatives of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions)

• Frequent standing
• Frequent carrying and lifting 0-10 pounds
• Constant reading, writing, reasoning/analyzing
• Exposure to fumes and chemical hazards

WORK ENVIRONMENT: (The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.)

• Office and Production Floor

FLSA Status:  Exempt

Grade:  09