Microbiologist I

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Position Title:	Microbiologist I	Department:	Microbiology
Reports To:	Director, Microbiology	Work Location:	Decatur, Illinois

Position Summary:

Under limited supervision, the Microbiologist I is responsible for performing microbiological testing of products and raw materials, reading environmental monitoring plates from controlled areas, microbial identification work, and other applicable duties.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Performs routine microbiological testing of products according to SOPs and Methods.

• Documents routine procedures following laboratory and company guidelines.

• Reviews and approves work performed by technician and peers.

• Performs microscopic particulate analysis of products and commodities.

• Conducts microbiological identifications..

• Performs Bacterial Endotoxin Testing for raw materials as well as in-process and finished products.

• Generates deviation and investigation reports under the direction of the Microbiology Supervisor.

• Provides Microbiology oversight for media fill inspections as per applicable SOPs.

• Organizes and arranges Growth Promotion Testing of Microbiological Media.

• Assists on the generation of outside source information retrieval and evaluation in support of special project work.

• Performs Sanitization Efficacy Testing.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree (B.S.) from four-year college or university with Major in Microbiology or equivalent.

• One to two years related experience and/or training.

Job Prerequisites:

• Excellent conceptualizing, analytical, and problem-solving skills.

• Experience in Word processing, database, and spreadsheet applications.

• Pharmaceutical industry knowledge strongly preferred.

Physical Demands, Mental requirements, and Work Environment:

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, walk, talk, and hear. The employee is required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision for written work and PC use.

Mental Requirements

• Effective written and oral communication skills;

• Strong organizational, planning, and communication skills;

• Demonstrates exceptional time management skills;

• Using logic and reasoning to identify solutions to problems;

• Ability to multi-task, set priorities, and meet strict deadlines; and

• Ability to lead, motivate, coach, and teach others.

Mental Requirements

• The list under Essential Functions and Additional Responsibilities is not exhaustive, but merely the most accurate list for the current job. Management reserves the right to revise the job description and to require that other tasks be performed when the circumstances of the job change. This position description in no way states or implies that the responsibilities and tasks are the only responsibilities and tasks to be performed by the employee occupying this position. She/He will be required to follow any other instructions and to perform any other job-related duties as required by his/her supervisor/manager. Requirements stated are minimum levels of knowledge, skills and/or abilities to qualify for this position. To perform the duties and responsibilities of this position successfully, employee will possess the abilities and aptitudes to perform each task proficiently. Employment decisions, including promotions, transfers and others, are based on meeting all requirements and on organizational needs, the employee being in good standing (including lack of disciplinary actions), meeting all applicable performance standards and other non-discriminatory criteria. The methods of fulfilling requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate qualified individuals with disabilities. THIS DOCUMENT DOES NOT CREATE AN EMPLOYMENT CONTRACT, IMPLIED OR OTHERWISE. WE MAINTAIN AN “AT WILL” EMPLOYMENT.

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