Microbiologist

Oakwood Laboratories Quality Control Microbiology Department is searching for a Microbiologist. Essential Job Functions: * Environmental monitoring of ISO classified rooms and personnel monitoring (gown and glove sites). * Required to obtain gown certification to access the aseptic core. * Microbiological sampling and testing compressed gas and water systems. * Test raw materials for bioburden (membrane filtration method and/and/or plate count method). * Analyze drug product samples : * IP/PF bulk solutions for bioburden by membrane filtration, * FP bacterial endotoxin by kinetic chromogenic method. * Test of components vials and/or stoppers (bioburden and/or endotoxin) We are seeking individuals with: * Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in Microbiology or Biological Science and/or at least Bachelor of Arts (B. A.) degree in Life Science with a minimum of two years of experience in a GMP laboratory environment or equivalent. * Experience with sterile aseptic techniques for laboratory and clean room practices. * Preferred previous gowning experience for aseptic core. * Microbiology testing knowledge (membrane filtration and plate count methods). * Prior experience using Microsoft Word and Excel. * GMP and/or GLP training is preferred. * Remain current with regulatory requirements and emerging industry trends.