QC Microbiologist II

Job DetailsJob Location: Tamarac, FL 33321Job Summary:  The QC Microbiologist II performs microbiological testing of raw materials, intermediate/finished products, and environmental bio-burden. He/She maintains a functional and current GMP compliant microbiology laboratory.  Job Responsibilities •    Perform Microbial Limits and Microbial Limits Validation assay of finished products, raw materials, and components in a timely manner. •    Perform bio-burden monitoring of the manufacturing facility and the microbiology laboratory. •    Review current USP and the regulatory guidance to ensure compliance with current microbiological methods and practices. •    Responsible for daily monitoring and testing of the USP Purified Water System. •    Author, and review of microbiology Protocols, Reports, STP's and SOP's. •    Responsible for microbiology testing for weekend and holiday schedules, as needed. •    Performs trend analysis of microbiology test results from products, water system, bio-burden and author reports. •    Perform IQ/OQ/PQ on instruments and author the protocols/reports. •    Attend seminars on special topics to continually evaluate improvements to the microbiology laboratory, testing, and policy. •    Required to participate in audits and/or consultations with other departments, as required. •    General procurement assignments and responsibilities for the microbiology laboratory:  monitor housekeeping, bio hazard waste disposal, sample discard, discard of expired reagents, media preparation, sterilization of waste and glassware, instrument calibration/maintenance/daily monitoring, quarterly expenses report, and inventory/ordering. •    Works as a member of a team to achieve all outcomes •    Operates in accordance with our Code of Conduct and Business Ethics, and all established regulatory, compliance and safety requirements •    Performs all work in support of our Values: Collaboration, Courage, Perseverance, and Passion •    All other relevant duties as assigned QualificationsJob Requirements •    Education o    Bachelor's degree (B. S.) in microbiology or equivalent •    Knowledge, Skills and Abilities o     FDA, cGMPs, and SOPs related to job requirements. •    Experience o    Minimum of 2-4 years laboratory experience. o    Master's degree (M.S) in microbiology and a minimum of 1-2 years laboratory experience.