Overview:
TekWissen is a global workforce management provider headquartered in Ann Arbor Michigan that offers strategic talent solutions to our clients worldwide. This client is a German multinational Pharmaceutical and biotechnology company and one of the largest pharmaceutical companies in the world headquartered in Leverkusen and areas of business include pharmaceuticals; consumer healthcare products agricultural chemicals seeds and biotechnology products.
Job Title: Microbiologist (Mid)Biological R&DR&DPH
Location: Berkeley CA 94710
Duration: 12 Months
Job Type: Contract
Work Type: Onsite
Description:
POSITION SUMMARY:
POSITION DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
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Capable of conducting microbiological method validation including bioburden sterility LAL (endotoxin) and virology methods supporting biopharmaceutical clinical and development products. Responsibility including protocol and report write up.
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Conduct execution of microbiological methods per approved protocols and testing of routine and investigational samples.
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Familiarities with all microbiological compendial methods for specific commercial products. Maintains records of method qualification/validation and other microbiological related methods.
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Investigates questionable test results writes protocol deviation report (PDR) investigation/test plans when applicable. Collaborates effectively with Quality Assurance validation on the method validation approach.
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Keeps current with revisions to compendial monographs and to compendial test methods used in the microbiology division. Write protocols revises SOPs affected by these compendial changes and changes arising as a function of a CAPA per approved Change Control.
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Ability to support and prioritize many diverse activities simultaneously while meeting schedule commitments.
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Thorough knowledge of microbiological analytical methods compendial requirements (USP EP JP). Knowledge of biologics and manufacturing processes.
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Strong computer skills (Word Excel Access PowerPoint LIMS SAP).
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Prior experience in a QC microbiology testing laboratory.
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Ability to work independently with minimum supervision.
Education Requirement(s):
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Minimum Education bachelors degree in microbiology or related science degree or technical field.
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Minimum Experience 2 years of experience in microbiological method validation in pharmaceutical or related industry or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
TekWisen Group is an equal opportunity employer supporting workforce diversity.