Senior Quality Microbiologist
Allen Spolden
Full-time
On-site
Gulfport, Mississippi, United States
Microbiologist
Allen Spolden is actively recruiting for a Sr. Microbiologist with pharmaceutical manufacturing experience. This is a perm (Direct Hire) opportunity. <\/b>
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Relocation assistance will be provided<\/b><\/b>
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Location: Gulfport, MS (100% onsite is required.)<\/span>
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Work Schedule: M -F, flexible start (4am up to 11am).<\/span>
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Salary: Dependent on experience. Probably exempt position.<\/span>
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The Sr. Microbiologist will provide quality control support to pharmaceutical manufacturing operations by conducting various microbiological assays for the purpose of microbial growth detection and identification.<\/b>
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Principal Duties include:<\/span>
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- Perform routine preparation of samples and reagents used for testing analysis.
<\/li> - Report and document results following established procedures.
<\/li> - Prepare liquid and solid media.
<\/li> - Participate in laboratory investigations of out of trend/specification results.
<\/li> - Calibrate, operate, and maintain analytical instrumentation for product testing, including routine preventive maintenance and troubleshooting.
<\/li> - Actively contribute to a team setting within the laboratory and potentially with other work teams to increase efficiency, solve problems, generate cost savings, improve quality, and provide new product support.
<\/li> - Ensure personal training requirements are met and that training records are current.
<\/li><\/ul>Knowledge and Skill Requirements:<\/span>
<\/div>- Minimum of a BS in Biology or Microbiology (or related discipline).
<\/li> - 4 -5 years of microbiology experience required.
<\/li> - Proficiency in microbiological techniques such as aseptic testing, microbial monitoring, gram staining, and plating.
<\/li> - Knowledge and control of analytical equipment including calibration and maintenance.
<\/li> - Knowledge of computer software, including relevant applications such as Microsoft Office.
<\/li> - Knowledge of CGMPs regulations.
<\/li> - Understanding of quality systems including change control, deviations and CAPAs.
<\/li> - Ability to handle multiple tasks concurrently and complete tasks in a timely manner.
<\/li> - Strong written and verbal language skills to effectively read and write SOP’s and related lab reports and communicate with personnel at all levels in the organization.
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Education and Experience<\/b>
<\/p>- · B.S. in Biology or equivalent experience.
<\/li> - · 4 -5 years’ experience in Microbiology
<\/li> - · Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Laboratory experience required.
<\/li> - · Knowledge of computer software, including relevant applications such as Microsoft Office.
<\/li> - · Expert knowledge and understanding of quality control, SOPs, cGMPs, OSHA, and FDA policies and regulations.
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<\/div><\/span>Benefits<\/h3>
Benefits:<\/b>
<\/p>- Dental insurance
<\/li> - Health insurance
<\/li> - Life insurance
<\/li> - Paid time off
<\/li> - Vision insurance
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- Dental insurance
- · B.S. in Biology or equivalent experience.
- Minimum of a BS in Biology or Microbiology (or related discipline).