Quality Control Microbiologist I

Job Overview

Responsibilities

• Routine Microbial Examination Testing (raw materials, finished products, stabilities).
• Routine water testing, media preparation, growth promotion of media, environmental monitoring, and identification of unknown microorganisms.
• Method development testing, suitability testing, antimicrobial effectiveness testing, antibiotic assay testing and other microbial testing as needed.
• Auditing of testing (e.g. water, growth promotion, environmental monitoring).
• Training of analysts / technicians.
• Perform routine testing to support other groups.
• Perform routine testing to support other groups.
• Follows Environmental, Health and Safety policies and procedures. Performs other duties as assigned or as business needs require.
• Able to work overtime, weekends when required.
  

Experience

• B.S. with minimum three years related pharmaceutical microbiology experience.
• Advanced degree in scientific field with two yrs. related experience.
• Experience in training of other analysts in laboratory techniques preferred. Good understanding of laboratory safety practices and PPE
• Expectation of zero safety observations
• Good understanding of cGMP
• Minimal to no laboratory errors are expected
• Good understanding of good documentation practices
• Minimal corrections/errors expected
• Good understanding of compendial testing requirements
• Additional understanding of international compendiums such as EP
• Minimum 3 years of experience in Microbiology laboratory
• Expected knowledge of autoclave usage, media preparation, aseptic technique, balance use, pH meter, environmental monitoring, and general plating practices.
• Competency to perform bioassay. Able to QC prepared or purchased media.
• Able to perform assigned task from start to finish independently without error. Including standard, sample, and reagent preparation through data processing and submission.
  

Qualifications

Education

• B.S. in microbiology, biology or related life science.
  

Specialized/Technical Knowledge

• Working knowledge of aseptic technique, microbial examination methods, antibiotic microbial assay, microbial identification and proficiency in many of these techniques.
• Excellent knowledge of FDA, USP, ICH, cGMP, and cGLP requirements in a pharmaceutical quality control laboratory.
• Excellent computer skills including MS Office and LIMS.
  

Functional Knowledge

• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent at multitasking, handling multiple projects at one time, and changing priorities based on business needs.
• Self-driven and motivated.
• Excellent problem solving skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Time management skills.
  

Physical Requirements

• Lift/move up to 10 lbs. and occasionally 25 lbs.
• Individual may be required to handle hazardous and non-hazardous materials.
• Individual may be required to wear Personal Protective Equipment.
• Not allergic to chemicals or biosubstances found in the laboratory or production facilities
  

• Job Identification 90441128
• Job Category Quality Control
• Posting Date 07/07/2025, 10:38 PM
• Job Schedule Full time
• Locations USA-650 Cathill Road, Sellersville, PA, 18960, US