Job Summary:
Studies growth, structure, development, and general characteristics of bacteria and other micro-organisms: Isolates and makes cultures of significant bacteria or other micro-organisms in prescribed or standard inhibitory media, controlling factors, such as moisture, aeration, temperature, and nutrition. Identifies micro-organisms by microscopic examination of physiological, morphological, and cultural characteristics. Observes action of micro-organisms upon living tissues of plants, higher animals, and other micro-organisms and on dead organic matter. Makes chemical analyses of substances, such as acids, alcohols, and enzymes, produced by bacteria and other micro-organisms on organic matter.
Required knowledge:
1. Environment monitoring
2. Water testing
3. Testing of raw material, finished product for Microbial Limit Test.
4. Validation of microbial methods.
5. Handling of OOS results.
6. Investigation of microbial failure.
7. Handling of Sterile products will be an added advantage.
8. Good working knowledge of cGMP.
Position requires a problem solving, positive, can-do attitude.
Compensation/Benefits:
Salary is negotiable for qualified candidates. PII offers short/long term disability, life insurance, 401K, health, dental, vision and more. Corporate standards require drug testing and background investigation.
