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Form of workWhat We’re Looking For
The Project Microbiologist duties and functions include technical and management abilities to perform duties as experts in biochemistry and molecular biology.
What You Will Do
• Perform routine testing on samples in a timely manner with limited supervision; record results, track and meet assigned testing deadlines.
• Perform maintenance, calibration and troubleshooting of assigned equipment and systems to meet testing deadlines; ensure all equipment and systems are operating within established calibration guidelines; notify manager promptly of calibration failures and repair needs.
• Manage isolation and maintenance of cultures of bacteria or other microorganisms in prescribed or developed media, controlling moisture, aeration, temperature, and nutrition.
• Examine characteristics to identify and classify microorganisms.
• Maintain expertise for a variety of specialized microbiology laboratory equipment.
• Direct optimization procedures for microbial growth, stabilization, and product formulations.
• Implement strict documentation standards for all work performed in the laboratory.
• Communicate technical and scientific information effectively to staff, management, and customers.
• Maintain the highest standards for technical excellence and ethical behavior in all aspects of work and personnel interaction.
• Prepare technical reports and recommendations based upon research outcomes.
• Comply with Company policies, cGMPs, ISO 17025, and all applicable SOPs.
• Assist with laboratory compliance audits and laboratory safety audits.
• Support validation activities.
• Generate specifications for relevant inventory.
• Performs all other duties as Microbiologist II.
• Write, revise and review SOPs in a timely manner, as required.
• Assist with special projects, as assigned.
Who You Are
• A bachelor’s degree or master’s degree in microbiology, biotechnology, molecular biology, or related science field (including at least 12 semester hours of hands-on laboratory courses in microbiology and/or chemistry)
• Five years of pharmaceutical/biochemical research or laboratory experience in the above fields.
• Ability to understand and comply with Company policies and SOPs, including safety rules and regulations.
• Demonstrated experience in a microbiology laboratory, pharmaceutical, biotech or clinical lab experience preferred), where one or more of the following functions was successfully performed: PCR, RT-PCR, southern, northern or western blotting, sterility testing, endotoxin testing, antibiotic assays, environmental monitoring, microbial identification and/or microbial limit testing (MLT)
• Excellent analytical, decision making and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Working knowledge and understanding of microbiology principles and methods and the ability to communicate this information to others.
• Ability to solve routine and non-routine laboratory issues.
• Physical dexterity to perform testing accurately and precisely.
• Intermediate level computer skills in Microsoft Office, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and the Internet
Certifications:
• Certified pharmacy technician, a plus.
Who We Are
Serving customers since 2004, Eagle offers the highest quality in preparation testing for sterility, bacterial endotoxins, microbial detection, beyond-use dating (BUD) determination and active ingredient potency. State-of-the-art equipment, combined with the experience and knowledge of our team, makes Eagle the best choice for all testing needs. The Eagle team is committed not only to performing the best quality control testing, but also working relentlessly with our customers on solutions if tests receive unexpected results. Learn more at www.eagleanalytical.com.
