Sr Microbiologist

Are you an experienced Sr Microbiologist with a desire to excel? If so, then TALENT Software Services may have the job for you Our client is seeking an experienced Sr Microbiologist to work at their company in North Haven, CT.

Position Summary:
We are looking for a Microbiologist with experience in supporting medical device manufacturing. Experience with bioburden, sterility, bacterial endotoxin, and environmental monitoring methods is strongly preferred. Strong technical writing skills and experience using document control systems are required.

Primary Responsibilities/Accountabilities
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• Responsibilities may include the following, and other duties may be assigned. Identifies and validates molecular targets that play a key role in a particular disease process. Studies the origin, relationship, development, anatomy, functions, and chemical processes of living organisms; this may include studies in the growth, structure, and development of bacteria and other microorganisms. Conducts research to determine the effects of materials such as nutrients, drugs, serums, hormones, and other substances on tissues and vital processes of living organisms.
• Analyzes materials to determine their toxic or nontoxic properties, binding and efficacy. Isolates or purifies analyses, and identifies hormones, minerals, proteins, and/or cultures of microorganisms to determine their biological properties. Examines chemical aspects of formation of antibodies and conducts research into chemistry of cells and cell division. May identify and produce small quantities of new drugs, pharmaceutical compounds and/or nutrients.
• SPECIALIST CAREER STREAM: Typically, an individual contributor with responsibility in a professional discipline or speciality. Delivers and/or manages projects assigned and works with other stakeholders to achieve desired results. May act as a mentor to colleagues or may direct the work of other lower-level professionals. The majority of time is spent delivering and overseeing the projects from design to implementation while adhering to policies, using specialised knowledge and skills normally acquired through advanced education (typically University).
• DIFFERENTIATING FACTORS Autonomy: Seasoned individual contributor. Works independently under limited supervision to determine and develop an approach to solutions. Coaches and reviews the work of lower-level specialists; may manage projects/processes.
• Organisational Impact: May be responsible for entire projects or processes within the job area. Contributes to the completion of work group objectives through building relationships and consensus to reach agreements on assignments.
• Innovation and Complexity: Problems and issues faced are difficult and may require an understanding of multiple issues, job areas or specialities. Makes improvements of processes, systems or products to enhance performance of the job area. Analysis provided is in-depth in nature and often provides recommendations on process improvements.
• Communication and Influence: Communicates with senior internal and external customers and vendors. Exchange information of facts, statuses, ideas and issues to achieve objectives, and influence decision-making.
• Leadership and Talent Management: May provide guidance, coaching and training to other employees within the job area. May manage projects, requiring delegation of work and review of others' work product.

Qualifications:

• Requires advanced knowledge of the job area, combining breadth and depth, typically obtained through advanced education combined with experience.
• May have practical knowledge of project management.
• Requires a University Degree and a minimum of 4 years of relevant experience, or an advanced degree with a minimum of 2 years of relevant experience.
• Experience with Bioburden, Sterility, Endotoxin and Environmental monitoring tests
• Proficiency with the Microsoft office suite and strong technical writing skills
• Experience in a quality control-focused Microbiology lab environment