Avid Bioservices · 2 days ago
Sr. Microbiologist, Quality Control
Tustin, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$66K/yr - $75K/yr
4+ years expAvid Bioservices is a leading clinical and commercial biologics CDMO focused on creating innovative solutions to meet the needs of our clients and improve patient outcomes. As a Sr. Microbiologist in Quality Control, you will ensure compliance with environmental regulations and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) by performing microbiological testing in a biopharmaceutical manufacturing organization.
BiotechnologyHealth CareMedical
Responsibilities
Perform bioburden testing of water and in-process samples per USP, EP requirements, and gram staining of recovered microorganisms
Read EM plates and document results on relevant forms
Perform growth promotion testing
Perform Trending in LIMS (MODA or Labware)
Maintain inventory of department supplies and place purchase orders
Inoculate microbial cultures for growth promotion testing
Prepare cultures to send out for identification when needed
Support investigations for EM out-of-limit results, including notification and re-testing of alert and action OOLs
Perform data review of environmental monitoring and assist in the preparation of environmental monitoring data trending reports
Monitor temperatures of Manufacturing and Microbiological QC refrigerators, freezers, cryo-freezers, and cold-room area
Other tasks as assigned
Qualification
Required
B.S. in Microbiology or related field with a minimum of 4–5 years of experience in a GMP facility working in a Microbiology lab; or master's degree in microbiology or related field with a minimum of 1-3 years of experience
Experience in performing bioburden testing of water systems, raw materials, in-process materials/components, and finished product
Gram staining and experience with colony morphology
Aseptic microbiological techniques used in the microbiology lab to prevent contamination and cross-contamination
Trend Report and/or Protocol writing
Support Investigations to determine root cause and corrective action
Growth promotion testing
Knowledge of aseptic techniques and behavior
Must have knowledge of cGMP and should have necessary skills working in controlled environments
Experience with LIMS (preferable Labware and or MODA)
Working knowledge of USP, EP, and Annex 1
Benefits
Health, dental, and vision insurance
401(k) matching
Paid time off
Company
Avid Bioservices
Avid Bioservices' expansion will double existing capacity to service both a $40m backlog and its owner Peregrine.
201-500 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$285M2024-11-06Private Equity
2024-11-06Acquired
2024-03-06Post Ipo Debt· $160M
Leadership Team
Kenneth Bilenberg
President & Chief Executive Officer
Recent News
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