What are the responsibilities and job description for the Microbiologist II position at Cosette Pharmaceuticals Inc.?
Cosette Pharmaceuticals is a US based, diversified pharmaceutical company with a proven topicals and dermatology portfolio and a growing branded pharmaceuticals business. We are fully integrated, with a deep focus on internal R&D, high quality manufacturing standards and commercial sales excellence. We continue to diversify and expand through strategic partnerships, acquisitions and internal R&D.
Our highly experienced leadership team are busy writing the next, most ambitious chapter of our story. Building on a 100 year heritage, their shared vision of innovation will leverage the expertise of more than 350 team members, and infrastructure to create remarkable new opportunities for the patients and physicians we serve every day.
Cosette is headquartered in Bridgewater, NJ with 2 additional locations in the U.S. The South Plainfield, NJ office consists of an R&D Laboratory and other functional areas. The Lincolnton, NC site is a fully functioning, state of the art, manufacturing facility.
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Basic Purpose:
Provide technical support to plant operations
Essential Functions and Responsibilities:
• Basic and intermediate microbiological testing of raw materials, in process, finished product, and stability samples
• Routine microbiological testing of raw materials, in-process, finished product, and stability samples
• Special testing in support of method, process, or instrument validation activities and laboratory/process investigations
• Qualification and maintenance of instrumentation and equipment in support of laboratory testing
• Reporting of results generated during testing
• Training of analysts in the laboratory- Training analysts in techniques and methods used in analytical testing
• Adherence to policies of EHS - Safety in the laboratory and proper handling of chemicals and laboratory waste
• Other duties as assigned by management
Knowledge, Skills, Qualifications and Physical Requirements:
Education/Training/Work Experience:
• MS in Microbiology, or BS/BA in microbiology or related science with two or more years of relevant experience
• Detailed understanding of general microbiology principles
Specialized Knowledge and Skills:
• Familiarity with principles of laboratory safety
• Understanding of requirements of current Good Manufacturing Practices
• Experience with SOP and monograph generation
Equipment and Applications:
• Microsoft Access
• Analytical Balance
• pH meter
• Vacuum Oven
• Microscope
• Autoclave
Work Environment and Physical Demands:
• Wear appropriate PPE safety glasses, gloves and labcoat.
• Ability to wear respirator when required.
• Ability to occasionally lift 50 pounds
