Junior Microbiologist

Date

07/2021

Location

1200 Airport Road, North Brunswick NJ

Title

Junior Microbiologist

Department

Quality Control

Reports to

Manager, Microbiology Laboratory

FLSA (Exempt or Non-Exempt

Exempt

Role Overview

The Junior Microbiologist assists in the performing of rapid microbial testing of finished products and raw materials.

Areas of Responsibility

• Microbial Limit test as per USP.
• Rapid microbial testing of finished products and raw materials using Biolumix / Soleris is an additional advantage.
• Environmental monitoring program of production and Microbiology area.
• Media preparation &Growth promotion testing.
• Collection and analysis of cleaning validation samples.
• ATCC Culture identification and population verifications.
• Recording of testing and results in appropriate logbooks and lab automation programs.
• Performs transactions for sample entry and results recording.
• Performs miscellaneous validation for basic microbiological methods where applicable.
• Compiles all data obtained from testing and observations and completes report summaries.

• Recognizes OOS or out of trend and under the direction of QC management assists in lab investigations.

• Complies with all regulatory/ in-house requirements (may include but not be limited to safety, housekeeping, laboratory chemical waste, cGMP,GLP, documentation) when performing the assigned activity.

• Must be able to work extended hours as needed and occasional weekends.
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Other Responsibilities Including Safety:

• Works in a safe and responsible manner to create an injury-free and incident-free workplace.
• Complies with all job-related safety and other training requirements.
• Keeps management informed of area activities and of any significant problems.

Requirements

Education & Qualification:

• BS /MS in Chemistry or related scientific disciplines
• 1 year experience in basic microbiology laboratory techniques
• Minimum of 1-3 years QC lab work experience with industry experience in dietary supplements, food or OTC manufacturing.

Certifications, Licenses, Credentials:

• N/A

Skills & Ability

• Ability to maintain integrity and honesty at all times and to communicate with transparency.
• Ability to work independently or as part of a team.
• Solid understanding of cGMP’s and GLP and is familiar with 21 CFR Part 11

• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel.
• Good documentation practices and able to write simple, clear reports
• Meets commitments on time and practices time-management skills
• Seeks to identify continuous improvement needs
• Experience with Shimadzu LC2010, Nexera, GC2010, Thermo ICP-MS, Labsolution and Waters Empower Lab Software a plus.

Physical Requirements (lifting, etc.):

• Ability to navigate office, lab, and/or plant floor working environments.
• Uses hands to finger, handle, feel, or operate objects or controls, lifting to waist height and/or above shoulder height, frequent bending from the waist, or squatting, walking short distances and leaning over equipment as well as kneeling on the floor to clean under the equipment.
• Must be able to wear all PPE including a lab coat, face mask, booties, gloves, safety glasses/goggles, and respirators.
• On occasion may need to lift up to 20lbs

Work Environment (Office, Warehouse, temperature extremes, etc.):

• Work is regularly performed inside a laboratory environment where temperatures can be moderate, exposure to dust, odors, noise, and fumes. The noise level is usually moderate. Employees can be exposed daily to chemicals and cleaning agents.
• May execute up to 20% of their work at the bench level either standing or sitting on a stool.
• Work performed in a standard office environment is without unpleasant or hazardous conditions.