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The Ritedose Corporation · 1 day ago

Microbiologist I

Columbia, SC

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

0+ years exp

The Ritedose Corporation is seeking a Microbiologist I responsible for performing microbiological testing related to raw materials, utilities, and in-process products. The role includes environmental monitoring, data entry, equipment calibration, and maintaining laboratory supplies and cleanliness.

ManufacturingPharmaceutical

Growth Opportunities

Responsibilities

Responsible for performing all microbiological testing of raw materials, utilities, and in-process, and final products/stability (as applicable) for commercial and method development

Responsible for performing daily, weekly, semi-weekly, and monthly environmental monitoring of the manufacturing environment and other areas

Responsible for performing enumeration, organism identification including culturing, isolating, entry, and maintaining of organisms

Document and review of raw and final data to ensure complete and proper documentation according to procedures and applicable cGMPs

Notify Microbiology Laboratory management immediately of out of specification (OOS) results

Responsible for routine maintenance and preventative maintenance of laboratory equipment

Notify Microbiology Laboratory management of laboratory equipment problems or calibration issues

Responsible for reviewing and entering microbiological data into finished product batch records and other applicable laboratory documents (i.e. laboratory notebooks). Document and review of raw and final data to ensure complete and proper documentation according per procedures and applicable cGMPs

Responsible for maintaining and entering microbiological data (including Identification) into the Quality database and ensuring all data has been entered by review

Responsible for assisting with investigations for environmental monitoring excursions (action/alert level investigations), deviations, and OOS results as requested by the Microbiology Laboratory management

Responsible for the general maintenance and cleaning of the Microbiology Laboratory (including identification and warehouse areas) including good housekeeping and a safe working environment

Responsible for temperature monitoring, maintenance, and notification of calibration of laboratory equipment

Assist in regulatory audits as requested by Microbiology Laboratory Management

Assist in training of new employees on all applicable SOPs and tasks

Responsible for assisting with ordering and maintaining inventory of laboratory supplies including organization, labeling, and discard of materials

With guidance from Microbiology Laboratory management, assist in review of SOPs

Follow Standard Operating Procedures, safety, health, and cGMP Guidelines

Qualification

Microbial IdentificationEnvironmental MonitoringRaw Material TestingLaboratory InstrumentationCGMP KnowledgeData EntryStandard Operating ProceduresWord Processing SoftwareSpreadsheet SoftwareDatabase SoftwareTeam Collaboration

Required

B.S. degree in Microbiology or related field

Minimum 0 – 1 year experience

Ability to understand/follow all applicable standard operating procedures and cGMPs routinely

Proficient with current word processing, spreadsheets, and database software

Demonstrated knowledge of standard laboratory techniques and procedures as evidenced by prior work experience or on the job training

Ability to operate standard and advanced laboratory instrumentation as evidenced by prior work experience or on the job training

Ability to participate in and contribute to a team-oriented work environment by developing positive working relationships within quality organization and between other departments