Microbiologist jobs in Seaford, DE

• Performs viable and non-viable environmental monitoring, water sampling and testing.
• Performs sampling, testing, and identification of microbiology samples.
• Performs microbiological testing on a range of samples, including chemical raw materials, components (including packaging materials), finished products, water, and environmental samples.
• Performs or leads project work, including tech transfers, method and equipment/software validations.
• Authors, reviews, or approves supporting documentation relevant to the laboratory (ie... SOPs, training documents, CAPAs, OOS and deviation investigations, change controls, etc).
• Serves as a SME and technical leader in the laboratory, laboratory equipment, processes, software, or systems, troubleshooting roadblocks, and training other employees as needed.
• Serves on global teams and forums, functioning as a SME for global systems as appropriate.
• Enter, process, and review data in various software programs (ie... LIMS, Empower, SAP, etc).
• Reviews and approves QC data, while monitoring for trends and abnormalities. Reports, and acts on data results.
• Serves as the main point of contact for testing, contract services, and special testing requests including PET investigations and validations.
• Performs general maintenance/preventative maintenance/calibration activities when appropriate.
• Demonstrates excellent interpersonal communication with personnel inside and outside of QC.
• Provides and follows up on ideas for continuous improvements in laboratory processes.
• Serves as a subject matter expert in all aspects of the microbiology program during audits and inspections.
• Performs tasks typically assigned to the Senior QC Technician role as needed.

Requirements:

• Possess knowledge of laboratory equipment and QC/QA process or system
• 1-year GMP or GLP experience
• Bachelor's degree in microbiology or closely related field
• 2 or more years of microbiology laboratory or related experience
• Possess knowledge of laboratory equipment and QC/QA process or system.
• 2 years of GMP or GLP experience
• Project Management experience
• Master's degree in microbiology or closely related field