MicroBiologist

• Conducts routine microbiological analyses of environmental monitoring and a variety of clean utility samples using aseptic technique and in compliance with established procedures and regulatory requirements.
• Must be capable of maintaining laboratory documentation associated with testing and investigations in areas of assigned responsibility.
• Must analyze, evaluate, and interpret data, notifying clients of results and assisting to resolve issues, if applicable.
• Identify and report any discrepancies from normal procedures or practices.
• Maintains a level of technical knowledge and understanding in the assigned area of responsibility, including use of equipment and instrumentation and is able to troubleshoot problems, if they occur.
• Support the implementation of new methods and equipment/instrumentation by performing required testing in support of validations, qualifications, or suitability testing. Must update and write new procedures, protocols, and reports, as requested.
• This position is a team-based position that requires rotating shift work, weekends, holidays and overtime.

• Knowledge of aseptic technique, environmental monitoring, and microbiological Quality Control testing and procedures preferred.
• Has excellent manual dexterity and aseptic technique.
• Has ability to complete sampling or testing assignments in a timely and compliant manner, with minimal supervision.
• Perform limited interpretation of data.
• Demonstrate ability to handle multiple assignments simultaneously and complete assignments in a timely and compliant manner, with minimal supervision.
• Knowledge of cGMPs and compendia testing required.
• Must have effective verbal and written communication skills.

Unicon Pharma Inc