Endo · 1 week ago
Microbiologist I
St Louis, MO
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
3+ years expEndo is a healthcare company committed to improving lives through quality and safety. The Microbiologist I is responsible for evaluating material and product quality in the microbiology laboratory, performing analyses on various samples and developing new test methods for the QC Microbiology department.
Pharmaceuticals
Responsibilities
Provide support for the various projects within the QC Micro Lab- Center of Excellence Department
Assists in the testing of method development and validation for microbial testing
Prepares and executes protocols for method development
Assists in the implementation of new equipment
Ability to support OOS Investigations providing root cause analysis and corrective action for Out of Specification Results
Performs product bioburden testing on incoming raw materials and finished products, as needed
Writes and revises microbiology and other relevant SOP’s, as required
Takes an active role in laboratory QA functions including, but not limited to: OOS investigation, exception reporting/investigation, SOP writing/revising, external team participation, validation activities, and auditing
Assists in the training of new team members on testing procedures and compliance regulations. Primary contact for initial training for lab work and documentation
Rotates holidays and weekends as necessary to support a 24 hour production facility
Prepares trend reports
Completes organism identifications
Assists with establishing & maintaining safe work standards in the laboratory
Follows site HSE Policies
Peer reviews all levels of work
Follows good documentation practices for the accurate and timely documentation of all activities
LIMS entry of data, approval, and release of data
Use of analytical balance, pH Meter, TOC Analyzer
Maintain instrument readiness
Perform change controls
Ability to troubleshoot equipment and methods in areas of proficiency
Mentor and trainer for all areas of proficiency
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in an appropriate scientific discipline (e.g., microbiology, biology)
Minimum of 3 - 5 years pharmaceutical microbiology experience in a cGMP facility or Master's degree in an appropriate scientific discipline (e.g., microbiology, biology). At least 6 years related experience or equivalent technical experience may be considered toward the minimum experience requirement
Preferred
Ability to perform multiple tasks simultaneously with accuracy and precision with minimal supervision
Ability to establish priorities and demonstrate leadership
Good technical writing and oral communication skills with both team members and other plant support groups
Can work on moderately difficult or demanding tasks and projects
Computer literate with experience in MS Office
Substantial acquaintance with and understanding of application of basic industry principles, theories and concepts
Company
Endo
Endo combined with Mallinckrodt Pharmaceuticals in 2025 to better serve customers and improve outcomes for the patients we support.
Founded in 1997Malvern, , US
1001-5000 employeesFunding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Blaise Coleman
President and Chief Executive Officer
Jennifer Lynn Fernandez
Sr. Executive Coordinator to President and CEO
Recent News
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