Senior Microbiologist

Company Overview: AtomVie Global Radiopharma Inc. is a leading manufacturer and distributor of clinical and commercial radiopharmaceuticals, committed to transforming patients' lives through high-quality drugs for disease treatment and diagnosis.

About the Role: As a Senior Microbiologist in our microbiology laboratory, you will be responsible for conducting routine microbiological testing, including sterility testing, growth promotion, bioburden testing, microbial identification, and other tests according to USP and EP guidelines.

Responsibilities:

• Conduct routine microbiological testing, including sterility testing, growth promotion, bioburden testing, microbial identification, and other tests according to USP and EP guidelines
• Conduct peer review of laboratory records
• Conduct routine environmental monitoring according to SOPs
• Maintain the AtomVie Microbiology Laboratory according to Health Canada GMPs, including records, procedures, waste disposal, materials, equipment, and routine operations
• Support calibration/maintenance of Microbiology equipment
• Manage microbiological materials inventory
• Assist in closing Change Controls, Non-Conformances, Investigations, and CAPAs as specified in SOPs
• Support writing technical documents, customer reports, SOPs, protocols
• Implement assigned tasks in a timely fashion ensuring consistent high quality
• Investigate testing failures and non-conformances, and implement corrective actions
• Maintain complete records pertaining to all aspects of microbiological testing, routine operations, and equipment maintenance
• Understand and work under Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission regulations
• Ensure compliance with Health and Safety policies, procedures, and regulations applicable to their work

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Microbiology or a related field
• ~1 to 3 years of experience in Microbiological testing, such as Growth Promotion, Bioburden, Environmental Monitoring, Sterility, and/or Bacterial Endotoxin
• Experience in a pharmaceutical cGMP environment, Aseptic Operations, and Biosafety Containment Level 2 lab are assets
• Strong communication skills (in English) and ability to work independently and cooperatively in a team environment
• Familiarity with Excel, Google Sheets, and ability to write technical documents and reports

Benefits: Competitive salary range: $80,000-$110,000 per year, Group Health & Dental Benefits from day one, and opportunities for professional growth and development.