Microbiologist I at Kashiv Biosciences LLC – Piscataway, New Jersey

Position Summary

Microbiologist I reports to and takes direction from Microbiology Management. This individual works closely with Management on department strategy and work projects.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

· Coordinates microbiological testing, release of product and testing for validation protocols.

· Performs organism identification.

· Performs technical review of batch filling records to ensure quality of aseptic processes.

· Reads and interprets microbiological cultures and other related tests including but not limited to environmental monitoring, sterility tests, growth promotion, microbial limits tests.

· May perform validation, technology transfer and troubleshooting, and write policy procedure for quality initiatives.

· Reviews and approves environmental monitoring data and laboratory equipment and records. Prepares process and status reports, assigns and monitors document numbers and reviews documents for accuracy and completeness.

· Performs other functions as required or assigned

· Complies with all company policies and standards

Position Requirements and Qualifications

Education:

· BS or MS in a scientific discipline or equivalent and a minimum 0-2 years related experience.

· Expert knowledge of scientific principles and concepts.

Special Skills:

· Other special projects and/or duties may be assigned by Management.

· Trains other Microbiologist on Department methods, process and procedure.

· Works with other departments to accomplish Company goals or projects.

· Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.

· Ability to write routine reports and/or correspondence.

· Ability to speak effectively before groups or employees of organization.

· Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Work Environment & Physical Demands:

General work environment and physical demands as required to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Ability to work flexible hours as needed. Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines. Some travel may be involved.

Supervisory Responsibility, if any: No

This position description is not a complete list of all responsibilities, duties or skill required for the job and is subject to review and change at any time, with or without notice, in accordance with the needs of the organization.