Description
Our client is seeking an Aseptic Microbiology Technician to join their growing team. The company is a pharmaceutical company that develops and manufactures a variety of OTC and Rx products. These products are marketed in retail pharmacies, hospitals, clinics, wholesalers, government agencies, and a variety of medical professionals. This is a great opportunity to join their team and gain valuable pharmaceutical experience within an aseptic cleanroom environment. Open to both entry level and skilled candidates and offering above market average salaries & immediate access to benefits and paid sick leave.
This is an overnight position: Monday-Friday 11:00pm-7:30am
Job Description:
• Must be able to demonstrate and apply good aseptic technique and cleanroom behavior (open to academic experience learning and performing some aseptic technique)
• Must be able to demonstrate and apply good gowning technique during certification, re-certification, and routine monitoring. (will train, some experience preferred)
• Must be able to understand the operation and application of all monitoring devices that are automated or manually operated in the department.
• Must be able to demonstrate the ability to monitor all environmental parameters, such as viable and non-viable sampling, personnel sampling, and utilities following laboratory and company guidelines.
• Perform required sampling utilizing contact plates, settling plates, RCS strips, and particle counters.
• Perform environmental monitoring testing and utility sampling and testing on scheduled days.
• Perform required data analysis, compiles data and prepares results for review.
• Perform Gram staining and differentiation of isolates.
• Prepare microbiological media for use in laboratory.
• Operate autoclave for routine sterilization of laboratory supplies and media
• Perform growth promotion and negative control testing on media.
• Perform sampling of raw materials.
• Wash glassware and supplies used in laboratory.
• Documents routine procedures following laboratory and company guidelines (SOP's).
• Assist with studies and/or protocols under supervision of the Microbiology Lab Supervisor or Microbiologists.
• Maintain inventory of laboratory supplies
Skills:
cGMP, Microbiology, Troubleshooting, endotoxin, bioburden, media, sterility, assay
Top Skills Details:
cGMP, Microbiology, Troubleshooting, endotoxin, bioburden, media, sterility, assay
Additional Skills & Qualifications:
EDUCATION:
• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) required.
EXPERIENCE:
• Cleanroom related experience and/or training required
• Experience in pharmaceutical industry preferred.
• Must be able to pass aseptic gowning qualification.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills to effectively communicate with co-workers as well as management.
• Ability to work in a team environment and interact with various management levels and groups.
• Proficient with computers and using computer systems (hardware and software)
Experience Level:
Entry Level (0-2 years)
About Actalent:
Actalent connects passion with purpose. Our scalable talent solutions and services capabilities drive value and results and provide the expertise to help our customers achieve more. Every day, our experts around the globe are making an impact. We're supporting critical initiatives in engineering and sciences that advance how companies serve the world. Actalent promotes consultant care and engagement through experiences that enable continuous development. Our people are the difference. Actalent is an operating company of Allegis Group, the global leader in talent solutions.
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
