Microbiologist I

Job Title: Microbiologist I

Location: Greenwood, SC - 29646

Duration: 2 Months

Job Type: Contract

Work Type: Onsite

Pay Rate: $23-$23 per hour

Overview:

TekWissen Group is a workforce management provider throughout the USA and many other countries in the world. Our client is a leading biotechnology company that combines technological insight with world-class manufacturing, scientific expertise, and process excellence and helps their customers deliver new and innovative medicines that help treat a wide range of diseases. Our client specializes in pharmaceutical ingredients, Bioscience, Biopharmaceuticals, Custom manufacturing, Biotechnology, Life science ingredients, Nutrition, Microbial Control, Agriculture, Materials Science, Personal Care, and cell and gene therapy.

Summary:

Performs various test procedures to determine the quality and uniformity of raw materials, in-process materials, and finished products in compliance with company specifications, quality standards, and government regulations supporting the hard capsule business.

Key Accountabilities

• Performs, analyzes, and interprets microbial testing according to USP and regulatory requirements for raw materials, finished products, in-process samples, and stability.
• Prepares and calculates stock cultures.
• Performs investigations and completes CAPA in response.
• Performs identification of microbial isolates.
• Performs growth promotion.
• Calibrates and verifies equipment.
• Generates information for Core CoA for Imports and RGA(s).
• Performs special projects.
• Updates SOI(s) and WI(s).
• Housekeeping of laboratory.
• Media preparation, pH testing, sample collection, logging samples, and inventory supplies.
• Environmental Monitoring (EM) which includes air, surface, personnel, and water.
• Must be able to work 40 hours a week, which may include weekends, holidays, etc.
• Must be able to work additional hours/days as business needs dictate.
• Attendance in the plant site is considered an essential function.
• The Microbiologist provides backup for other Microbiologists, as well as backup for Microbiology Analyst.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Skills

• Bachelor's Degree in Microbiology or an equivalent field
• Prior experience in a chemistry or microbiology laboratory background
• Strong proficiency with word processing, database, and statistical computer software.
• Strong and professional communication skills. (written and verbal)
• Demonstrated proficiency with standard laboratory equipment.
• Must be organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple projects.

TekWissen® Group is an equal opportunity/affirmative action Employer (m/f/d/v) supporting workforce diversity.