Job Title: Microbiology Lab Analyst I

Job Duration- 6 months ( possible extension)

Job location - La Verne,CA

Duties-

-Performs final product release testing including those tests applicable for endotoxin, and sterility

-Performs raw material release testing including microbial limits and endotoxin

-Performs testing, analyzing, and submits results so that commercial manufacturing activities are not impacted.

-Coordinates routine monitoring and validation activities.

-Orders supplies and assigns expiry to incoming materials, tracks requisitions and reconciles aProductst incoming materials and invoices.

-Performs microbiological testing of raw material, in process, final product, validation-related, and critical utility samples.

-Performs bioburden testing of water and product. .

-Performs Growth Promotion Testing for incoming media.

-Working knowledge of GMPs, pharmacopoeial, and regulatory requirements for testing and validation pertaining to the pharmaceutical industry is required.

-Understanding of Pharmacopoeial requirements and must be able to follow changes, implement changes, qualify methods.

-Understanding of USP/BP/JP and EP pharmacopoeias and the change process. .

-Good verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills are required.

-Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.

-1 + years of relevant experience and a BS degree in Microbiology or equivalent.

Prior experience in pharmaceutical industry is preferred.