Microbiologist

About This Role

This microbiologist position is for a qualified and experienced individual to join a successful team at JP Laboratories. The role involves performing various microbiological assays and maintaining laboratory standards for pharmaceutical, nutraceutical, and cosmetic products.

Responsibilities

• Perform a variety of tests for microbiological assays including microbial limit test (TPC, Yeast & Mold, E.Coli, Samonella, Staphylococus, pseudomonas)
• Perform diagnostic tests for designated organisms according to client
• Perform water testing, TOC, preservative challenge test for pharmaceutical products
• Perform media preparation, growth promotion test for every culture media
• Perform temperature monitoring of incubators, refrigerators, and micro lab
• Maintain microbial stock culture collection
• Maintain good documentation systems and report formats for all laboratory procedures, processes and equipment
• Ensure all analysis performed meet GMP and regulatory and compendial requirements
• Order lab supplies and maintenance of equipment, as well as execute qualification / validation activities
• Participate in investigations and document non-compliance or out-of-spec situations regarding any microbiological test

Requirements

• University degree in Microbiology, or related science
• Minimum 3 years of Microbiology experience in Pharmaceutical, Nutraceutical, and/or Cosmetic Discipline is a must
• Sound knowledge of practical microbiological assays
• Sound understanding of USP, EP, BP, GMP, cGMP and ICH guidelines for microbiological analysis
• Computer proficiency with MS Office programs
• Permanent residence and/or Canadian citizenship

Benefits

• On-site parking