Microbiologist
Company: The Judge Group
Location: Kalamazoo
Posted on: August 7, 2022
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Job Description:
Location: Kalamazoo, MI Salary: 50000 - 60000 Description:
Microbiologist Microbiologist, is responsible for supporting all
activities, as well as, performing routine testing (as needed) to
support the Microbiology laboratory. The Microbiologist has an in
depth knowledge of Microbiology that allows him/her to lead
projects involving complex issues that overlap process and
microbiological testing. The Microbiologist will have leadership
responsibilities for validating, troubleshooting and transferring
microbiological data. The position requires a sound background in
biology and industrial microbiology. Experience with developing and
validating microbiology-based methods as well as other standard
microbiological techniques. This individual will support, provide
recommendations and implement Non-Conformance Report (NCR) and lab
investigation corrective actions to support a compliant laboratory.
This individual will qualify lab equipment and support equipment
calibration, preventive maintenance, and service plans. This
individual will perform appropriate training of laboratory
employees in their job functions, and provide quality systems and
task training. This individual will also provide oversight and
assist activities of more junior personnel as required by
laboratory management. RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES: ---Perform
microbiological and cell based assays within the QC function.
---Write protocols, reports and transfer documentation to allow
transfer of assays between Development and QC. ---Perform routine
microbiological testing of raw materials, in-process and finished
product in compliance with the requirements of the Health and
Safety policy. ---Provide accurate and reliable laboratory assay
results to cGMP standards, in compliance with current regulatory
requirements and SOPs. ---Ensure that activities are performed
according to current SOPs and for informing QC Manager of any
deviations. ---Ensure appropriate standards of housekeeping, safety
and discipline are applied within his/her working activities.
---Perform additional testing if required in other departments.
---Assist in co-ordination of daily activities in the Microbiology
laboratory. ---Responsible for Fermentation microbiology upstream
-including inoculum development and fermenter in process quality.
---Responsible for the accurate recording, review and storage of
laboratory generated data. ---Responsible for compliance with all
company systems and procedures. QUALIFICATIONS: Education:
---Bachelor's degree in Microbiology, Biology or closely related
field is required. This position requires a minimum of 7+ years of
work experience in a Microbiology laboratory. Knowledge, Skills,
and Abilities ---Should have good exposure to fermentation
technology. ---The ideal candidate has worked in a quality control
capacity as a microbiologist with biological products. ---Should
have practical skills in fundamental microbiology and
microbiological techniques. ---Previous experience regarding
pre-sterile microbial load studies, sterility testing, bacterial
endotoxin testing, on specialized substrates is preferred. ---The
candidate must have excellent written and oral communication
skills. ---Experience preparing of validation protocols and reports
and being able to effectively communicate to management and other
functional areas on microbiological issues is required. ---Good
organizational skills for leading teams and communicating timelines
are required. ---Advanced computer skills specifically in Microsoft
Word, Excel and Adobe Acrobat required. Work with team at Davis
location to develop raw material specifications. ---Work with
Process Engineering and Process Implementation team to design and
implement manufacturing process from inception to completion.
---Follow cGMP practices and develop plan to train the staff for
cGMP practices. ---Other duties as assigned. ---May require
flexible hours for initial setup of testing. ---May require up to
25% travel. ESSENTIAL MENTAL AND PHYSICAL FUNCTIONS: ---Handling
various chemical products, some of which have some level of hazard,
such as solvents. ---A certain degree of manual dexterity in order
to manipulate testing instruments and good visual acuity to
withstand hours of testing observations. ---A fair amount of time
sitting down and inputting test result data and writing up final
reports on a computer will be required. ---An ability to lift 30
pounds is also required. The individual should appreciate our
entrepreneurial, fast-paced, agile, and dynamic work setting.
He/she should be enthusiastic and energetic, goal-driven, and
highly motivated to complete tasks in a timely, efficient manner.
The candidate should also thrive in a strong team environment, be a
self-starter and comfortable speaking up in company meetings. An
individual who is positive, interactive, resourceful and creative
in problem solving by thinking "out of the box" will be highly
valued in this role.
Keywords: The Judge Group, Kalamazoo , Microbiologist, Other , Kalamazoo, Michigan
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