BioPhase Solutions specializes in recruiting top talented professionals for Southern California's Scientific community. We are currently looking for a Microbiologist to work for a leading Orange County area biotechnology company.
Pay Rate: $40-42/hour
Contract: 4-6+ months (conversion a possibility depending on needs, but not a guarantee)
Summary:
Responsible for independently performing general microbiological testing in a pharmaceutical quality control laboratory. Performs and evaluates environmental monitoring results in an aseptic manufacturing facility to support the manufacture of sterile product.
Responsibilities:
- Perform Microbiology testing of raw materials and drug products. The tests include, but are not limited to: Bioburden, Sterility, Endotoxins, Sub-visible Particulates, Growth Promotion, Microbial Limits Testing, AET and CCIT.
- Execute protocol testing to verify suitability of microbiological methods and assist in development and troubleshooting of new methods.
- Perform testing in compliance with relevant regulations. All activities are performed in GMP/GDP environment.
- Execute Environmental Monitoring program, including viable and nonviable sampling and data analysis
- Collect water samples on a routine basis for testing (WFI, Highly Purified, Clean Steam), as needed.
- Support media fills through personnel monitoring, scribing aseptic behavior and reading cultures after incubation.
- Document raw data contemporaneously and report results promptly. Utilize assigned NB's and LIMS system.
- Maintain the laboratory working areas in a clean and organized state. Assist with inventory review and restock.
- Execute support functions, as needed (i.e. washing glassware, preparing media, running autoclave, changing charts).
- Work cross-functionally with other departments on site projects (i.e. Engineering, QA, MSAT, etc.).
- Any and all other duties assigned by immediate supervisor.
Experience/Requirements:
- B.S. in Microbiology (preferred) or a Scientific Degree with relevant coursework
- Work experience in a laboratory setting
- 4 + years or more experience in a Microbiology Lab
- GMP Pharmaceutical Experience (Preferred)
- Experience in Customer-focused Laboratory Environment (Preferred)
Please send resumes to mia@biophaseinc.com and visit our website at www.biophaseinc.com for additional job opportunities!!!