Description

Quality, Service, Collaboration, Courage. Do you exhibit these values and wish to be around others that do too? Are you interested in making a difference in your community and the world? Are you looking for a place where you can grow and learn in a diverse, community-minded culture? If these statements resonate with you, Grand River Aseptic Manufacturing (GRAM) welcomes you to apply to join our community of dedicated individuals improving lives every day.

Overview of this Position:

The QC Microbiologist I supports quality control and assurance by assisting the microbiology department with environmental monitoring, water testing, and client specific testing.

Non-Negotiable Requirements:

* Bachelor's degree in Microbiology or a related field.

* 2 years related work experience.

* Knowledge of QA/QC principles and procedures in a pharma, biopharma, and/or biotech

manufacturing environment.

* Must have proficient computer skills in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.

Preferred Requirements:

* Experience working in an aseptic filling environment.

Responsibilities Include (but are not limited to):

* Perform sampling of water and pure steam to support manufacturing activities.

* Perform Environmental Monitoring of isolator and supporting areas.

* Perform Compressed Air and Gas Sampling and Testing.

* Perform bioburden testing of water an in-process samples to detect microorganisms and to obtain information on types and levels of microbial contamination.

* Perform Total Organic Carbon, Endotoxin, Nitrate, and Conductivity testing on water.

* Maintain laboratory equipment - including coordination of calibration and preventative maintenance.

* Perform daily, weekly, and monthly lab maintenance and stocks supplies.

* Receive incoming samples for testing.

* Perform incoming material testing and inventory.

* Perform Bioburden and Endotoxin testing on client specific raw materials, in-process samples, and finished products.

* Perform testing on biological indicators to support Validation studies.

* Perform Growth Promotion on media.

* Maintain stock cultures of organisms used for laboratory testing.

* Prepare isolates for microbial identification.

* Data entry and trending of results generated by Laboratory.

* Author Environmental Investigation Reports and Laboratory Investigation Reports.

* Revise Test Methods and Standard Operating Procedures.

* Maintain good practices with regards to processes and/or internal conditions leading to a GMP and an aseptic environment.

* Maintain and review laboratory logbooks and other forms to document proper GLP testing.

Full job description available during formal interview process.

What Sets GRAM Apart from Other Employers:

MEDICAL BENEFITS starting day 1: Blue Cross Blue Shield medical and dental, vision, life insurance, and disability benefits are available to you and your family on your first day of work, with the company paying for 75% of the cost! Once eligible for the 401(k) program, all your contributions are immediately 100% vested, and you are immediately vested in GRAM contributions as well. We also offer generous off-shift premiums!

Paid VOLUNTEERISM starting day 1: GRAM encourages giving back to our community by offering 16 hours of paid volunteer time per calendar year!

PTO: Full-time employees accrue up to 17 days of time off per calendar year. You choose how to use this time for your vacation, sick, or mental health needs!

WELLNESS TIME OFF: We offer all employees one (1) paid day of Wellness Time Off (WTO) per quarter to invest in self-care, take some downtime, or whatever you choose.

PAID HOLIDAYS: We offer 10 paid holidays per calendar year with immediate eligibility!

PAY: Depends on Experience and is discussed during the interview process.