Description:

• Provide Microbiology support to enable product release on time.
• Perform microbiology QC analyses in accordance to USP methods.
• Total Aerobic and Anaerobic Plate Count
• Total Yeast and mold count
• Pathogen screening
• Antimicrobial effectiveness testing
• Suitability testing
• Gram staining
• Perform lab maintenance
• media preparation
• growth promotional test
• stock culture maintenance
• basic housekeeping for micro lab
• Perform procedure validation
• Apply Good Laboratory Practice and data recording on all lab QC test related activities.
• Provide microbiology Quality Control support to enable product release on time. These analyses include but are not limited to USP methodologies, and for examples. Perform daily laboratory maintenance including supplies to ensure microbiology laboratory is always ready to support the business. Practice good laboratory practice and good documentation practice where as appropriate.

Essential Functions:

• Perform microbiology QC analyses in accordance to USP methods or standard operating procedures. These analyses include but are not limited to
• Perform basic microbiology laboratory maintenance duties which include but are not limited to
• Perform equipment preventive maintenance activities
• Apply Good Laboratory Practice and data recording on all laboratory QC test related activities
• Comply with company policies and procedures including safety and attendance requirements
• Develop laboratory procedures as needed
• Perform other tasks as assigned by manager
• Can work independently with minimal supervision
• Develop laboratory personnel if necessary
• Total Aerobic and Anaerobic Plate Count
• Total Yeast & Molds Count
• Pathogen Screening
• Antimicrobial Effectiveness Testing
• Suitability Test
• Gram staining
• Media preparation
• growth promotional test
• stock culture maintenance
• supplies purchase
• basic housekeeping activities for microbiology laboratory

Skills & Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in Microbiology or related
• 1 years of experience in Microbiology (will consider candidates with school lab experience)
• Familiar with basic micro testing - making media, plating, culture samples. PLUS: GMP experience

Requirements

• Minimum Education, Abilities and Skills:
• Bachelor’s Degree in Biology or Microbiology OR equivalent experience
• At least 0-5 years work experience in microbiology QC laboratory, ideal candidate will have experience in pharma or food industry
• Familiar with USP methods and criteria a plus.
• Prefer prior cGMP, GLP, GDP experience
• Demonstrate excellent organizational and communication skills (both verbal and written)
• Must be a team player

Experience Level:

Intermediate Level

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through:

• Hiring diverse talent
• Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection
• Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes
• Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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