Microbiologist Job in Raleigh, North Carolina US
Microbiologist
Adecco Engineering and Technical, a division of the world leader in the recruitment of engineering and information technology professionals, has an immediate opening for an Microbiologist on a direct opportunity with a leading company in Science. MICROBIOLOGIST SUMMARY OF POSITION : To guide the efforts of Microbiology lab personnel to assure test results, procedures, and methods are written, maintained, executed in conformance with current philosophies. To assist with maintenance and analysis of Microbiology data and work with other plant personnel to resolve problems related to actual or potential product quality problems. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS : Guides Microbiology lab personnel to provide timely microbiological testing service, assisting as a working team member as necessary (requires knowledge of all microbiology Analysts jobs) Implements on-going studies to document the scientific suitability of test methodologies fundamental to conformance and assessment Heads-on, when needed to perform microbiology testing such as EM program, water testing and other. Serves as a leader for all the other Microbiology personnel in learning new tasks or new ways to perform old tasks Analyzes trends microbiology data on a monthly basis to identify potential concerns with product quality and correct deviant situations Leads studies to support sterilization validation and validation of endotoxin removal. Ability to write effective investigations for out of trend results and exceeded action leads. Ability to represent the microbiology department on relevant teams (Kaizen, Lean Sigma) to assist in improving the processes throughout the facility. Ability to write/revise microbiology and other relevant SOP's/protocols as required. DEPARTMENT SPECIFIC/NON-ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS : Work safely in accordance with regulations, standards, and procedures and in a manner that eliminates unreasonable risk to health and the environment. Notify management of unsafe conditions or practices, unlawful activities and activities which present unreasonable health and/or environmental risk. Report all safety and/or environmental incidents to management immediately. Other duties as assigned with or without accommodation. MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS : Education required/ preferred: Bachelor's Degree preferably in Microbiology, Biology or similar life science Experience: Minimum six years in Microbiology, in a pharmaceutical manufacturing environment. Knowledge of sterilization validation, preferably with steam. Preferred Skills/Qualifications: Good interpersonal and verbal/written communication skills; able to use computer for data analysis Previous leadership experience Skills/Competencies: Knowledge of laboratory safety, material safety; working knowledge of cGMPs, GLPs, and FDA requirements Other Skills: Ability to train analysts; kinetic LAL ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS/SCOPE : Reports to Microbiology Manager; must be able to cover for the position during absences Must work as a team member with other Microbiologist and analysts Ability to communicate with personnel from other areas of the plant in order to achieve a common goal or producing quality product If you are interested in this opportunity or other opportunities available through Adecco Engineering and Technical, please apply online or email directly to Erik. Click Here to Email Your Resume . The Adecco Group is a Fortune Global 500 company and the global leader in HR services. Our group connects over 700,000 associates with our business clients each day through our 6,600 offices in over 70 countries and territories around the world. We offer employment opportunities at any stage in your professional career. Contact us today to discuss available contract and direct hire positions. Adecco Engineering and Technical offers benefits including Holiday, 401(k), Insurance Benefit Plans and Anniversary Bonus opportunities. Adecco Engineering and Technical is an Equal Opportunity Employer.