About the role
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/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.