Job Title: Microbiologist

Location: 110 1100 Enterprise Drive 13-4268760 Winchester KY 40391 United States

Duration: 6 months Contract (possible extension)

Pay Rate: $26/hr. on W2 (without benefits)

Description/Comment: PAY - $26.44 - - ONSITE - SHIFT - MON-FRI 7AM-3:30PM - DURATION - 3 MONTHS.

Specific Duties, Activities, and Responsibilities:

• * Compile and interpret results of microbiology and environmental monitoring tests and results.
• * Maintain, clean, and sterilize laboratory instruments and equipment.
• * Conduct chemical and physical laboratory tests to assist scientists in making qualitative and quantitative analyses.
• * Robust understanding of the regulatory requirements.
• * Able to compose robust investigations for microbiology, environmental monitoring and support of manufacturing investigations.
• * Write technical reports or prepare graphs and charts to document experimental results.
• * Perform water sampling, including DI water, WFI and steam
• * Perform sterility testing of finished produce
• * Perform bioburden testing of raw materials, WFI and bulk product
• * Perform bacterial endotoxin testing of WFI and bulk product
• * Subculture and characterize microbial isolates using the Gram stain and differential tests such as the catalase and oxidase reaction, prepare shipments of subcultures for identification
• * Perform growth promotion testing of liquid and plated media, including media fills
• * Perform environmental monitoring of laboratory areas
• * Perform bacteriostasis/fungi stasis testing to validate test methods
• * Process and incubate exposed biological indicators
• * Incubate and read media fills
• * Identifies micro-organisms by microscopic examination of physiological, morphological, and cultural characteristics.
• * Receive and prepare samples and equipment for testing, including but not limited to finished product and bioburden
• * Incubate and examine tests, including but not limited to bioburden, sterility, Bis and media fill units
• * Enumerate bacteria; prepare shipments for outside laboratories
• * Understand the science behind the above listed testing requirements, be able to clearly communicate testing requirements and expectations.
• * Understand environmental monitoring, the different testing requirements and the interpretation of the results.
• * Detail oriented to perform peer review of results, investigations and protocols.
• * Operate and maintain laboratory equipment, including but not limited to incubators, autoclaves, ovens, vacuum pumps; assist with qualifications and validations
• * Maintain current training status on equipment and procedures
• * Perform documentation per cGMP; prepare and assist with preliminary and full investigations
• * Support R&D and Technical Services activities
• * Assist with FDA and customer audits
• * Assist with and conduct studies as requested by the Lab Supervisor
• * Maintain effectiveness of the Quality System components relevant to this position.

Position Requirements:

• * B.S. in Microbiology or Biological Sciences

Experience:

• * 0-4 years experience
• * Previous pharmaceutical experience desired.

Knowledge/Skills Requirements:

• * Demonstrated intermediate mathematical ability.
• * High level of attention to detail.
• * Excellent documentation skills.
• * Strong Mechanical aptitude.
• * Strong communication skills both written and oral.
• * A full complement of business computer literacy skills (e.g., word processing, spreadsheets, database software etc.) is preferred.
• * Strong problem solving and analytical skills.
• * Must possess appropriate communication skills allowing direct interaction with outside suppliers, STW internal Managers and Sr. Management.
• * Works well in a team environment.
• * Possess and demonstrate excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communications skills.
• * Excellent problem solving and analytical skills.
• * Well organized and detail and multi-task oriented.
• * Works well under pressure and able to prioritize workloads.
• * Must be able