What are the responsibilities and job description for the QC Microbiologist Technician position at Actalent?
About the company:
An FDA-registered, FSSC 22000-certified GMP chemical manufacturer of high-purity specialty chemicals for pharmaceutical, biotech, nutritional, food, and other markets. They were recently reclassified as an API to support pharmaceutical products as well as food etc.
Job Description:
- Works under the direction of microbiology supervisor.
- Conducts microbiological assays and performs routine environmental monitoring.
- Tasks
- Conduct testing such as pour plate, membrane filtration, swab testing, water testing, enumeration of organisms, growth promotion testing, and routine environmental monitoring.
- Conduct organism identification as needed.
- Create purchase orders and order supplies as needed.
- Trend data efficiently
- Calibrate instruments and perform instrument qualifications as required.
- Log equipment temperature readings daily.
- Open investigations, as necessary
- Complete change controls for document issues.
- Gram stains and provide morphological characteristics.
- Interface with other departments daily to answer questions or communicate sample status.
- Perform other related duties as assigned to meet departmental and company objectives.
Skills & Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in microbiology, biology, or related science; or equivalent combination of bachelor’s degree and pertinent, progressive experience in pharmaceutical or other highly related industry.
- Minimum 1 year of experience in a microbiology laboratory is required
- Needs to demonstrate mastery of micro techniques on resume
- Experience in pharmaceutical, chemical, food, or other highly regulated industries preferred
Skills & Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Microbiology, Biology, or related science; or equivalent combination of Bachelor’s degree and pertinent, progressive experience in pharmaceutical or other highly regulated industry.
- One year of experience in a microbiology laboratory; or
- Associate’s degree in Microbiology, Biology, or related science and five years’ pertinent and progressive experience in pharmaceutical or other highly regulated industries.
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through:
- Hiring diverse talent
- Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection
- Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes
- Ensuring growth opportunities for our people
Actalent is an equal opportunity employer.
About Actalent
Actalent connects passion with purpose. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts that drive scale, innovation, and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 engineering and sciences consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia, and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. An operating company of Allegis Group, the global leader in talent solutions, Actalent launched as a new specialized engineering and sciences services and workforce solutions brand in 2021.
Salary : $23 - $27
