Microbiologist I

**General information**:
**Reference **:2023-1441

**Position description**:
**Job Title**:
Microbiologist I (6 month contract) Weekend Shift

**Company Details**:
Septodont is a leading manufacturer of dental pharmaceuticals and medical devices. The French-based company employs over 2,000+ people globally. We have six manufacturing plants in France, India, North and South America, and an international distribution network that is dedicated to serving the needs of dental professionals in more than 150 countries. Our North American operations have facilities in Ontario, Montreal, and Pennsylvania. It also has Latin American operations with facilities in Brazil and Colombia.

Our Cambridge, Ontario site is also home to our Novocol Pharma division, which focuses on contract development and manufacturing, specialized in sterile injectable cartridge and combination product manufacturing.

Our employees are our number one asset We offer developmental opportunities, excellent compensation and benefit programs, discounted gym memberships, work/life balance programs, employee recognition, social events and spirit days.

The company has an opening at its sterile injectable manufacturing facility in Cambridge, Ontario for a Microbiologist I.

**Job Summary**:
The Microbiologist I is an entry-level position accountable to the Microbiology Supervisor and is responsible for microbiological testing to support the production facility. This is a temporary, six month contract to support our weekend shift (Wed/Thurs 6am-2pm and Sat/Sun 6am
- 6pm).

**Responsibilities**:

- Performs testing including, but not limited to the following:

- Environmental monitoring of air and surfaces in the Aseptic Processing Area, including viable and non-viable testing methodology.
- Personnel monitoring of all employees qualified for entry into the Aseptic Processing Area.
- Sterility testing of finished goods.
- Bioburden testing of WFI and other water systems, and raw materials and components as required
- Pyrogen testing of finished goods.
- Read plates and report the results of microbial tests.
- Bacterial identification/speciation of isolates selected from the monitoring results.
- Preparation and purchasing of microbiological media (both purchased products and those manufactured in-house).
- Preparation, sterilization and sanitization of equipment and facilities used in the conduct of microbial testing, including the sterility-testing suite.
- Must pass initial gowning certification requirement and must maintain monthly and yearly gowning certification.
- Supports in-process Quality Control monitoring and trending in production areas.
- May support the, DIR and OOS investigations and developing/updating SOP’s and reports.
- Participates in internal and external audits as required.
- Follows GMP and regulatory requirements and ensures quality standards are met.
- Observes and supports all safety guidelines and regulations.
- Demonstrates the Company Mission, Vision and Values Statements, policies, and current standard business.
- Performs other duties as required.

**Qualifications**:
**Education**
- Diploma or a University degree in a related science (Microbiology).

**Experience**
- 2 years’ of related experience in Microbiology or related field.
- Proven analytical and problem solving skills.
- Demonstrated organizational skills with the ability manage multiple priorities with mínimal direction.
- Effective communication skills both verbal and written.
- Experience working in a self-directed team environment is essential.

**What we offer**
- Excellent compensation/benefits package.
- Bonus and reward programs
- Discounted gym memberships
- Programs supporting work life balance
- Employee recognition program
- Professional and personal development programs
- Social events and spirit days
- We are committed to diversity and inclusion, and thank all applicants in advance; however, we will be corresponding only with those selected for an interview._
- In accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, we are committed to providing an inclusive and barrier free recruitment and selection process._

**Contract type**:
Contract

**Contract duration**:
1 year

**Minimum level of education required**:
3- Bachelor

**Minimum level of experience required**:
Less than 2 years

**Position location**:
**Job location**:
North America, Canada, Cambridge