Microbiology Lab Analyst

Responsibilities:

• Excellent employment opportunity for a Microbiology Lab Analyst I in the LaVerne CA area. (onsite)
• Shift: 11:00AM 8:00PM with the flexibility to work weekend
• 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 against incoming materials and invoices.
• Performs microbiological testing of raw material in process final product validationrelated and critical utility samples.
• Performs bioburden testing of water and product.
• Performs Growth Promotion Testing for incoming media.

Experience:

• 1 years of relevant experience and a BS Degree in Microbiology or equivalent.
• 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.
• Prior experience in Pharmaceutical industry is preferred.
• Medical Requirements:
  Blood work (CBC CMP Lipid Profile)
  Urinalysis Dipstick
  Physical Non DOT History
  Vision Test (Ishihara Jaeger Snellen)