Microbiologist

_**Nature of the Position**:_

Responsible for the microbiological analysis of and interpretation of results obtained for bulk/finished product, raw material and environmental test samples.

• **Responsibilities**:_
• Perform various microbiological testing procedures accurately and with precision.
• Identify and classify microorganisms, assessing their potential hazard risks.
• Perform all work within safety guidelines, including proper disposal of all materials.
• Adhere to current GMP guidelines
• Maintain accurate and complete GLP documentation
• Review analytical data and test results for completeness and accuracy.
• Write new and follow existing written procedures/standard test methods (STMs).
• Clean laboratory glassware and equipment.
• Clean and keep laboratory tidy to minimize potential contamination and safety hazards.
• Provide laboratory assistance performing media preparation, autoclave operation
• Peer review completed microbiology worksheets.
• Performing Environmental Monitoring including routine water sampling
• Participate in investigations
• Participate in internal and external audit
• Keep Inventory of consumables
• Other related duties as assigned by management.

**Experience and Skills**

• BSc. (Microbiology) or equivalent education and experience
• 2+ years’ experience in a pharmaceutical or research microbiology laboratory.
• Perform basic computer tasks and has the ability to operate common computer programs.
• Ability to speak, read, and write fluently and accurately in English.
• Ability to define problems, collect data and facts, draw conclusions in a timely manner
• Be able to interpret a variety of technical instructions.
• Ability to demonstrate attention to detail.
• Ability to adapt to a changing work environment.
• Ability to exhibit sound and accurate judgement.
• Ability to demonstrate time management skills.
• Ability to take ownership of issues and works towards resolution.

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

**Salary**: From $18.00 per hour

**Benefits**

• Company events
• Dental care
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• Paid time off
• Store discount
• Vision care

Schedule

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• Weekend availability

Application question(s)

• Overtime may be required from time to time which may include evenings or weekends, is this a suitable arrangement for you?

**Education**

• Bachelor's Degree (required)

**Experience**

• laboratory: 2 years (required)