Junior Microbiologist

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Job Description: We are seeking a highly motivated QC Microbiologist who is interested in joining our fast-paced, dynamic environment to perform microbiological sampling for cell therapy product, raw material and release testing. Duties & Responsibilities • Performs environmental sampling and monitoring of plant utilities and production clean zones using particle counters, contact plates and microbial air samplers • Performs routine and non-routine microbiological sampling such as water bioburden and media growth promotion; Gram staining and microbial identifications • Participate in aseptic processing in a clean room environment • Perform Microbiological sampling to support cell therapy product, raw material and release testing • Generating data to support site manufacturing and/or complaint investigations and resolving project-related questions • Performs routine and non-routine microbiological testing such as water bioburden and media growth promotion; Gram staining and microbial identifications Minimum Requirements • B.S. in Biology/Microbiology, or related sciences with 0-2 years of related experience. • Knowledge of regulatory requirements and standards (FDA, EU, ICH, ISO, USP) a plus • Aseptic technique or cleanroom experience desired • Organism identification experience a plus • The ability to work off-shift hours, based on business needs, is required Minimum Requirements • B.S. in Biology/Microbiology, or related sciences with 0-2 years of related experience. • Knowledge of regulatory requirements and standards (FDA, EU, ICH, ISO, USP) a plus • Aseptic technique or cleanroom experience desired • Organism identification experience a plus • The ability to work off-shift hours, based on business needs, is required All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. Mindlance is a national recruiting company which partners with many of the leading employers across the country. Feel free to check us out at .