Argenta · 2 weeks ago
Microbiologist II
Shawnee, KS
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
3+ years expArgenta is a global team dedicated to healthier animals, supporting companies in developing and manufacturing health products for pets and livestock. The Microbiologist II role involves testing raw materials and finished products to ensure microbial quality, monitoring controlled environments, and maintaining laboratory data accuracy.
ManufacturingMedicalPharmaceuticalVeterinary
Responsibilities
Performs testing of raw material, in-process and finished product samples according to approved procedures
Perform Environmental monitoring of the manufacturing and laboratory facilities including cleanroom environments, personnel, water systems, compressed gases, and laminar flow hoods
Identify microbial isolates using manual or automated techniques per written procedures in a timeframe that supports customer requirements
Prepares media, solutions, materials and equipment to support sampling and testing
Performs growth promotion and quality testing on media used for microbiological testing, environmental monitoring and sterility in the Microbiology QC Department as needed
Maintain the record storage systems in a manner that ensures quick and reliable retrieval of the data as needed
Provide support to laboratory projects and assist other team members as needed
Adhere to the pertinent aspects of compliance and plant safety programs
Critical understanding of proper and thorough laboratory investigations
Support QA Operations as required for laboratory investigations
Continuous improvement and assessment of laboratory practices to eliminate over-processing of data
Adhere to GMP and/or GLP standards as required for daily operations
Safety first in the laboratories
Qualification
Required
BA / BS in a related scientific field such as biology, chemistry, microbiology, or biochemistry
3+ years laboratory experience, preferably in a Pharmaceutical microbiology laboratory
The incumbent should have a demonstrated background for the understanding, planning, and execution of laboratory Standard Operating Procedures relating to instrument use, sample analysis, document generation and control, personal safety, and environmental safety
Knowledge of FDA regulations (or similar regulated environment) to include Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) or Good Laboratory Practices (GLP)
Basic computer skills are required
The incumbent must be able to pass a DEA background check
Proven, effective written and verbal communication skills
Mastered skills in the use of a wide range of microbiology test methods and instrumentation, including the following: Bioburden testing, Endotoxin testing, Aseptic technique
Standing and/or moving >50% of the time
Preferred
Sterility testing (preferred)
Benefits
Strong culture
Great benefits
Opportunity for growth
Company
Argenta
Argenta is a contract research organization (CRO) and contract manufacturing organization (CMO) specializing in animal health.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$30MKey Investors
Novaquest Capital Management
2021-05-20Private Equity· $30M
Leadership Team
Will Downie
CEO
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