QC Microbiologist

Company Description

Integrated Resources, Inc is a premier staffing firm recognized as one of the tri-states most well-respected professional specialty firms. IRI has built its reputation on excellent service and integrity since its inception in 1996. Our mission centers on delivering only the best quality talent, the first time and every time. We provide quality resources in four specialty areas: Information Technology (IT), Clinical Research, Rehabilitation Therapy and Nursing.

Job Description

Job Title: QC Microbiologist

Duration: Full time

Location: West Chester, PA

Job Description:

We are seeking a highly motivated QC Microbiologist who is interested in joining our fast-paced, dynamic environment.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Performing lab tests in the areas of bacteriology, mycology, mycobacteriology
• Performs environmental monitoring of plant utilities and production clean zones using particle counters, contact plates and microbial air samplers
• Performs routine and non-routine microbiological testing such as water bioburden, endotoxin, and media growth promotion; Gram staining and microbial identifications
• Performs enumeration and characterization of microorganisms recovered from samples
• Participate in aseptic processing in a clean room environment
• Perform growth promotion
• Environmental Monitoring
• Identifies bacteria and susceptibilities, molds, yeast, parasites, and other related organisms
• Routine Testing, Proficiency Testing and Data Review
• Perform Microbiological test methods for cell therapy, Sterile injectable product, raw material and release testing
• Perform protocol driven studies for B/F, bioburden, endotoxin, sterility testing, EM, ID, etc.
• Provides written and verbal updates on projects and activities as required.
• Generating data to support site manufacturing and/or complaint investigations and resolving project-related questions
• Troubleshooting equipment and methods
• Analyzing and interpreting analytical data
• Contributing to improved laboratory operations processes and procedures

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements

• B.S. in Biology/Microbiology, or related sciences with 1-5 years of related experience.
• Strong time management and organization skills are required
• Knowledge of regulatory requirements and standards (FDA, EU, ICH, ISO, USP)
• Aseptic technique or clean-room experience desired
• Organism identification experience a plus

Additional Information

Kind Regards,

Sabanaaz Shaikh

Clinical Recruiter

Integrated Resources, Inc.

IT Life Sciences Allied Healthcare CRO

Gold Seal JCAHO Certified ™ for Health Care Staffing

“INC 5000’s FASTEST GROWING, PRIVATELY HELD COMPANIES” (8th Year in a Row)