Microbiologist

Job Title: Microbiologist Location: Piscataway, NJ Hours/Schedule: M-F Type: Temporary (possibility for conversion into permanent employee) Overview Our client is a fully-integrated biopharmaceutical company with global R&D, clinical, regulatory, and manufacturing capabilities. They are seeking a Microbiologist to work closely with Management on department strategy and work projects. This candidate will fill in as Microbiologist Subject Matter Expert (SME) when Management is not available. Responsible for scheduling microbiological testing, releasing of product and testing for validation protocols. Responsibilities Coordinates microbiological testing, release of product and testing for validation protocols. Performs organism identification. Performs technical review of batch filling records to ensure quality of aseptic processes. Reads and interprets microbiological cultures and other related tests including but not limited to environmental monitoring, sterility tests, growth promotion, microbial limits tests. May perform validation, technology transfer and troubleshooting, and write policy procedure for quality initiatives. Reviews and approves environmental monitoring data and laboratory equipment and records. Prepares process and status reports, assigns and monitors document numbers and reviews documents for accuracy and completeness. Performs other functions as required or assigned Complies with all company policies and standards Requirements Bachelor’s degree 3 years relevant experience EM (environmental monitoring) Strong experience with Aseptic Techniques Experience with WFI sampling (water for injection sampling) "water testing" Experience with Veeva Vault a plus Experience with Autoclave expected Comfortable with traveling between their two sites in South Plainfield and Piscataway (will be compensated for travel) Benefits System One offers eligible employees health and welfare benefits coverage options, including medical, dental, vision, spending accounts, life insurance, voluntary plans, and participation in a 401(k) plan. #m3