Category: Life Science

Employment Type: Contract

Reference: BH-373889

Quality Control Microbiologist needed for a contract opportunity with Yoh Scientific's client located in Warren, NJ.

This position is for a major pharmaceutical company, and this position is a suitable for someone with a bachelor's degree and a minimum of 4 years of environmental monitoring experience.

Schedule: Monday - Friday, 1st shift. Some weekends required as needed.

Responsibilities

• Carry out responsibilities in accordance with the organizations policies, procedures, and state, federal and local laws.
• Ensure compliance with current Good Manufacturing Procedures (cGMP), USP, EU and other global regulatory requirements at all times.
• Follow directions properly, work cooperatively as an individual contributor and as a team member.
• Ability to multi-task and work flexible work schedule.
• Intermediate written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to interpret and write general business documents and technical documents.
• Ability to follow direction well, work cooperatively as an individual contributor and as a team member.
• Ability to gown and maintain a sterile work environment.
• Ability to work independently for extended periods of time.
• Perform Environmental Monitoring on routine basis.
• Collect viable and non-viable samples within controlled environments.
• Collect viable and non-viable samples for compressed gases.
• Collect personnel glove and gown samples.
• Participate in aseptic process qualifications, such as aseptic gowning and media reads.
• Perform microbial isolation techniques and perform Gram stain identifications.
• Evaluate environmental/personnel monitoring samples and create NOEs for action levels.
• Send out samples to contract labs and track results/reports.
• Communicate effectively with QC peers, cross-functional peers and management.
• Performs general laboratory cleaning/wipe-down.
• Perform routine maintenance of lab equipment.
• Under the guidance of management, support special project work.
• Document laboratory test results on worksheets, forms and logbooks utilizing Good Documentation Practices.
• Enter data in CELabs LIMS System.

• Bachelor's degree preferred, preferably in science or related field.
• Microbiology lab experience strongly preferred.
• Minimum 4 years of Environmental Monitoring experience.
• Understand USP, EP, JP, and FDA microbiology testing requirements.
• Intermediate level experience with Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Experience using LIMS required; CELabs LIMS Systems preferred.
• Responds to challenges and additional projects in an understanding, positive, and objective manner.
• Adaptable to dynamic conditions, work practices, and project timelines.
• Ability to multitask, prioritize workload and interpret data accurately.
• Able to communicate effectively with functional areas and external agencies.
• Fosters teamwork and promotes an environment that motivates others to achieve our goals.

• Medical, Dental & Vision Benefits
• 401K Retirement Saving Plan
• Life & Disability Insurance
• Direct Deposit & weekly ePayroll
• Employee Discount Programs
• Referral Bonus Programs