Microbiologist Specialist

Job Title: Microbiologist

Job Summary:

We are seeking a highly skilled Microbiologist to join our team at The Fountain Group. As a Microbiologist, you will be responsible for conducting various microbiological tests and analyses to ensure the quality and safety of our products.

Key Responsibilities:

• Compile and interpret results of microbiology and environmental monitoring tests and results.
• Maintain, clean, and sterilize laboratory instruments and equipment.
• Conduct chemical and physical laboratory tests to assist scientists in making qualitative and quantitative analyses.
• Write technical reports or prepare graphs and charts to document experimental results.
• Perform water sampling, including DI water, WFI and steam.
• Perform sterility testing of finished products.
• Perform bioburden testing of raw materials, WFI and bulk product.
• Perform bacterial endotoxin testing of WFI and bulk product.
• Subculture and characterize microbial isolates using the Gram stain and differential tests such as the catalase and oxidase reaction, prepare shipments of subcultures for identification.
• Perform growth promotion testing of liquid and plated media, including media fills.
• Perform environmental monitoring of laboratory areas.
• Perform bacteriostasis/fungi stasis testing to validate test methods.
• Process and incubate exposed biological indicators. Incubate and read media fills.
• Identifies micro-organisms by microscopic examination of physiological, morphological, and cultural characteristics.
• Receive and prepare samples and equipment for testing, including but not limited to finished product and bioburden.
• Enumerate bacteria; prepare shipments for outside laboratories.
• Operate and maintain laboratory equipment, including but not limited to incubators, autoclaves, ovens, vacuum pumps; assist with qualifications and validations.
• Perform documentation per cGMP; prepare and assist with preliminary and full investigations.
• Assist with FDA and customer audits.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor Degree, Background in Microbiology lab techniques.
• Experience with Environmental Monitoring techniques such as Bioburden and Endotoxin testing, Preferred.
• Experience writing and managing lab reports within paper or electronic notebooks.
• GMP and/or FDA compliance experience, A Plus.
• Contract to Start, conversion/extension on performance.