Description:
6 months contract ; Location Marion NC ; Onsite ;
12 hour rotating shift
Hours will be 7am7pm
Candidates will be required to enter clean rooms and will need to be fully gowned for that piece of the process.
Responsible for reading plates for EM Bioburden and special project testing and recording test results.
Performs additional microbiological testing as required.
Job Responsibilities
Operate lab equipment such as laminar flow hoods autoclave incubators and other equipment
Read plates and enter test results and other data into LIMS
Initiate paperwork for microbial out of limit investigations and provide needed information to Investigators
Perform monthly safety audits
Sustain a clean and safe work environment utilizing 6S principles
Perform growth promotion testing and media sterility verification; release media in BLAS andLIMS
Approve paperwork including Microbial Identification forms media production growth testsand incubator logs
Assist in assimilating the monthly Microbial Identification report
Prepare media used for microbiological testing such as TSA and TSB
Perform Thermal Death Time testing
Responsible for general housekeeping of Laboratory
Knowledge Skills and Abilities
Computer literate/knowledge of Microsoft office applications (Word Excel)
Familiarity with quality based computer systems such as LIMS
Attention to detail and ability to prioritize multiple tasks in a timely manner
Must have a basic understanding of laboratory instrumentation and equipment such as laminar flow hoods autoclaves incubators
Good documentation skills and knowledge of GDPs (Good Documentation Practices)
Knowledge of aseptic sampling and testing techniques and microbiological testing according to FDA cGMP GLPs and USP testing methodology
Must be able to communicate effectively with supervisors and peers
Knowledge of aseptic technique and microbiological testing according to FDA cGMP GLPs and USP testing methodology
Must be experienced in executing general microbiology procedures
Must be able to lift 50 lbs
Required Education and Experience
B.S. degree in Microbiology Biology or related science
02 years of experience; minimum 1 year experience in Pharmaceutical/Medical Device industry preferred
Other Duties as Assigned
This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities duties or
responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties responsibilities and activities may
change at any time with or without notice. Overtime is worked as required.