Junior Microbiologist

Company Description Mindlance is a national recruiting company which partners with many of the leading employers across the country. Feel free to check us out at http://www.mindlance.com. Job Description Job Description: We are seeking a highly motivated QC Microbiologist who is interested in joining our fast-paced, dynamic environment to perform microbiological sampling for cell therapy product, raw material and release testing.

Duties &

Responsibilities

• Performs environmental sampling and monitoring of plant utilities and production clean zones using particle counters, contact plates and microbial air samplers
• Performs routine and non-routine microbiological sampling such as water bioburden and media growth promotion; Gram staining and microbial identifications
• Participate in aseptic processing in a clean room environment
• Perform Microbiological sampling to support cell therapy product, raw material and release testing
• Generating data to support site manufacturing and/or complaint investigations and resolving project-related questions
• Performs routine and non-routine microbiological testing such as water bioburden and media growth promotion; Gram staining and microbial identifications

Minimum Requirements

• B.S. in Biology/Microbiology, or related sciences with 0-2 years of related experience.
• Knowledge of regulatory requirements and standards (FDA, EU, ICH, ISO, USP) a plus
• Aseptic technique or cleanroom experience desired
• Organism identification experience a plus
• The ability to work off-shift hours, based on business needs, is required

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements

• B.S. in Biology/Microbiology, or related sciences with 0-2 years of related experience.
• Knowledge of regulatory requirements and standards (FDA, EU, ICH, ISO, USP) a plus
• Aseptic technique or cleanroom experience desired
• Organism identification experience a plus
• The ability to work off-shift hours, based on business needs, is required Additional Information All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.