Position Details:

Our client, a world-leading Pharmaceutical Company in Andover, MA is currently looking for a Microbiologist to join their expanding team.
Job Title: Microbiologist (Bioburden, Endotoxin Testing) / Pharma Industry

Duration: 12 months contract, extendable up to 36 months

Location: Andover, MA
Note:

The client has the right-to-hire you as a permanent employee at any time during or after the end of the contract.

You may participate in the company group medical insurance plan
Job Description:

Bench Scientist
Responsibilities:

Conduct routine quality control micro lab work

Work with product samples

Conduct bioburden and endotoxin testing
Qualifications:

Bachelor's Degree in Microbiology, Biology or related scientific discipline

Minimum 1 years of experience in biopharmaceutical industry, preferably working in a quality control microbiology laboratory

Familiarity with cGMP and QTS would be beneficial

Working knowledge of traditional microbiological techniques such as spread plating, pour plating, bioburden (membrane filtration) and/or endotoxin (LAL) testing

Familiarity with documentation and execution of microbiological method validations would be a plus

Experience with Laboratory Information Management System or other labware system

Proficiency with MS Word and Excel

Understanding of experimental design and scientific methodology in order to plan studies, interpret results, and draw conclusions

Ability to plan and prioritize concurrent assignments/activities

Highly motivated individual who receives minimal supervision on routine assignments

Capability and desire to work as a team member in a fast-paced environment
Location:

This is an onsite role in Andover, MA