Associate Microbiologist Job Job in Cleveland, Tennessee US
Associate Microbiologist Job
Associate Microbiologist-QUA002837 Description Merck is a global health care leader with a diversified portfolio of prescription medicines, vaccines and consumer health products, as well as animal health products. Today, we are building a new kind of healthcare company - one that is ready to help create a healthier future for all of us. Our ability to excel depends on the integrity, knowledge, imagination, skill, diversity and teamwork of people like you. To this end, we strive to create an environment of mutual respect, encouragement and teamwork. As part of our global team, you'll have the opportunity to collaborate with talented and dedicated colleagues while developing and expanding your career. The Associate Microbiologist is responsible for conducting microbiological tests on raw material components, product intermediates, finished products, purified water, and environmental sites according to established testing procedures for both in-house and contract manufacturing operations. This position is responsible for the preparation, tracking and documentation of all bacteriological media and cell culture records. Additional responsibilities include, but are not limited to..... * Perform various USP microbiological tests on Raw Material components, Finished Products, and Research and Development samples. * Microbiological analysis of water and environmental samples * Assist with preparation/revision of Standard Operating Procedures * Assist with calibration of laboratory equipment * Support testing program for Stability Samples and Consumer Complaint samples * Perform microorganism identifications using a mixture of traditional and automated methods * Adherence to good documentation practices when reporting all test results. Qualifications Education: Bachelor's degree in Microbiology or related field. Required: At least one year of work experience in Clinical or Industrial Labs where microbial tests are performed. Our employees are the key to our company's success. We demonstrate our commitment to our employees by offering a competitive and valuable rewards program. Merck's benefits are designed to support the wide range of goals, needs and lifestyles of our employees, and many of the people that matter the most in their lives. merck.com/careers to create a profile and your resume for requisition QUA002837. Merck is an equal opportunity employer, M/F/D/V - proudly embracing diversity in all of its manifestations. Search Firm Representatives Please Read Carefully: Merck is not accepting unsolicited assistance from search firms for this employment opportunity. Please, no phone calls or emails. All resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at Merck via-email, the Internet or in any form and/or method without a valid written search agreement in place for this position will be deemed the sole property of Merck. No fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by Merck as a result of the referral or through other means. Primary Location: US-TN-Cleveland Employee Status: Regular Number of Openings: 1 *This job post was placed on PharmaDiversity Job Board with permission of this employer. If viewing this post anywhere else, the "apply" click should lead you to PharmaDiversity Job Board for authentic job post view with direct employer application. For application attention if web source is requested please use "PharmaDiversity" or "PharmaDiversity Job Board". Merck prefers that you apply to this job directly on their site