Microbiologist jobs in Edison, NJ

Required Skills and Experience

· Solid microbiology foundation with experience in performing product testing

· Proven technical writing skills (SOPs, protocols)

Desired Skills and Experience

· Experience in the pharmaceutical/biotechnology industries preferred

· Experience with environmental monitoring and water testing preferred

Responsibilities

· Analyze samples and compile meaningful data

· Perform Investigations and prepare/respond to CAPA

· Review, revise Test Procedures/Standard Operating Procedures

· Ad Hoc work

· Rotational on-call assignments

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· Receive, verify & Log in samples

· Return templates and shipping paperwork when and where appropriate

· Compile and trend data

· Prepare and ship materials offsite for ID/testing (when applicable)

· Environmental monitoring

· Stock culture management and quality control of same

· Biological indicator management

· Bioburden testing

· Water sampling

· Microbiological media management and quality control of same

· Sterilization activities

· Research experiments as deemed appropriate by Merck management

· Method Validation/Qualification

· Other microbiological activities

· Rotational on-call assignments for responding to alarms

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· Execute “Before-Use” calibrations prior to performing testing

· Review calibration data within the ELN

· Prepare and submit equipment for calibrations (offsite or onsite)

· Complete calibration/PM paperwork

· PROCAL Entries

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· Prepare GMP documentation as requested by management

· Perform laboratory sanitizations and ensure cleanliness of laboratory workspace

· Perform equipment sanitizations (incubators / hoods / refrigerators)

· Purchase supplies (GMP)

· Prepare and send documents to Records Center

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· Initiate, facilitate, and perform Investigations and NOEs (Notice of Event-NOE) for Environmental samples [NOE for Microbiological Environment Event (MEN)]

· Inform management of non-conforming events

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· Participate in audits (Regulatory, In-house, Corporate)

· Participate in self-inspections and safety inspections

· Retrieve data when requested by Microbiology management

Job Types: Full-time, Contract

Pay: $23.50 - $36.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Rahway, NJ (Required)

Work Location: In person