QC Microbiologist - Lead

QC Microbiologist - Lead

We're seeking ambitious, hard-working talent for the Jost Quality Control Team!

Are you looking for a career at a fast-paced environment, where your hard work and dedication will pay off? Are you a team player, who sets goals in order to get the job done and would like to use your skills to grow with a great company?

Then, this Microbiologist position is right for you!

QC Microbiologist - Lead

Position: Full time.

Our offer:

• Medical/Dental/Vision Plan Insurance, Short and Long-Term Disability and Life Insurance after 60 days.
• 3% Safe Harbor contribution to your 401k.
• Up to a 4% Discretionary Match (like a profit-sharing contribution) to your 401k.
• Paid Time Off (PTO) Employees eligible after 90 days of continuous employment.
• 9 Company Paid Holidays (72 hours) each year.
• Uniforms Provided
• Foot Protection- annual allowance for all laboratory, maintenance and production employees.
• 24-hour access to our free, on-site fitness center.
• We provide Individual development, on-the-job training, and development programs designed to enhance your professional growth and development while ensuring you feel valued, inspired and appreciated at work.

Jost Chemical is an equal opportunity employer and affirmatively seeks diversity in its workforce. We consider applicants, and make all employment decisions, without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, marital or veteran status, or any other legally protected status. We are committed to recruiting and retaining the best talent in the chemical manufacturing industry.

Background

• Works under general supervision of the Lab Manager in a c-GMP regulated manufacturing environment operating under Q7A standards.
• Employees in position at this level will have a considerable degree of independence in conducting a wide range of analyses requiring expertise in the application and adaptation of numerous test methods, techniques and produce desired results

Tasks

• Environmental Monitoring
• Validation for Endotoxin testing
• Document the environmental monitoring program in the high care Packing Room 108 and 109
• Quality Control (QC) Microbiology Lead ensure that products are free of microbial contamination and safe for consumption.
• QC microbiology lead will also train and update technicians on industry standards and regulations.
• Oversee laboratory workers, inspectors and sometimes third parties engaged in quality testing. These professionals create and implement standard operating procedures (SOPs) and test methods for production processes and product release. QC microbiology lead may conduct tests and monitor lab technicians who complete quality control testing on raw materials, inputs and products for quality and finished product release.
• Order Supplies as needed
• Maintain documentation
• Anything deemed necessary for betterment of Jost Quality

Specifications

• BS. in Biological Science or related field. (Course work may range from mathematics to biochemistry.)
• At least three (3) years' experience working in the Environmental Monitoring and Microbiology laboratories in food, active pharmaceutical ingredient or aseptic sterile manufacturing facility is required.
• May require willingness to work evening and weekend hours

Knowledge of:

• Microbiological technique including rapid release methods (Expert Level)
• Qualifying environmental monitoring processes with reference to cell/gene therapy products (Broad Level)
• Experience in the application of microbiological techniques such as air monitoring, water, testing, surface monitoring, genus and species identification of various microbes (Broad Level)
• Basic analytical laboratory equipment
• MS Office software package

Skill in:

• Working effectively and efficiently on multiple projects
• Effective, disciplined and demonstrated documentation
• Working effectively in a team environment, including collaboration between development and process division

Ability to:

• Communicate effectively, orally and in writing
• Develop creative solution to problems
• Meet deadlines
• Exercise judgment while being insightful, logical and methodical
• Maintain a proactive and positive attitude
• Shipping & Production

Current Openings for QC Microbiologist Lead Jobs at Jost Chemical Co.