US Tech Solutions · 15 hours ago
Microbiology Specialist
Thousand Oaks, CA
Contract
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$38/hr - $40/hr
2+ years expUS Tech Solutions is a global staff augmentation firm providing a wide range of talent on-demand and total workforce solutions. They are seeking a Microbiology Specialist to support microbiology related methods in biopharmaceutical manufacturing, including endotoxin, bioburden, and sterility testing.
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Hiring Manager
Abhishek Bhakat
Responsibilities
This position is being opened to support sterile filtration validation testing. This is a new job responsibility for my team. Team member will assist with developing methods, creating documents to support this work. This team member will also be assisting in the execution/testing of sterile filter validations
The candidate will require to work in the laboratory to support feasibility and/or validation studies (time spent in lab varies depending on projects). Experience in pharmaceutical/biotechnology microbiology and manufacturing are preferred
The candidate would be a part of a team that supports various microbiology methods in various stages of the product life cycle. This team supports programs/methods at locations throughout the company. The Scientist collaborates with representatives from key functions within Process Development, Manufacturing, and Quality
Qualification
Required
Industry experience in biopharmaceutical manufacturing
Experience with Microbiology methods such as Endotoxin, Bioburden and Sterility
Experience with Sterile Filter Validation (working with Brevundimonas diminuta)
Experience working at a biopharmaceutical manufacturing site
Doctorate degree OR Masters degree and 2 years of experience OR Bachelors degree and 4 years of experience
Preferred
Prior experience in Microbiological Quality at the technical level, including experience with sterile filtration validations
Advanced understanding and hands-on experience in various analytical platform such as compendial microbial methods, rapid methods for microbial detection/identification and advanced technologies for detection of bacteria
Excellent written and oral communication skills for the timely documentation, presentation and discussion of scientific results in a fast-paced, multi-disciplinary, team-based environment
Advanced ability to critically analyze and interrogate various analytical data sets (e.g. complex dilution schemes) to drive and influence the investigational process
Advanced root cause analysis capabilities including leading advanced and complex events
Advanced ability to propose and lead new scientific imperatives/initiatives
Expert in an investigational laboratory setting within a pharmaceutical or biotechnology company
Advanced experience in working closely with scientific and manufacturing disciplines across process development, clinical, and commercial operations
Familiarity with cGMP regulations, FDA and EU regulations and guidelines
Company
US Tech Solutions
US Tech Solutions counted among the largest yet the fastest growing staffing firm; all achieved organically.
1001-5000 employees
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