Microbiologist I

We are seeking a detail-oriented and motivated Microbiologist with experience in water system monitoring, microbiological testing, and environmental monitoring in a GMP-regulated setting. The analyst will be responsible for collecting and testing water and clean steam samples, performing environmental monitoring, and analyzing facility cleaning and in-process samples. Responsibilities could include:Water system                                                  Collection of samples from the facility water and clean steam systemsMicrobiological testing of the facility and/or laboratory water purification system samples.  GMP review of dataQualification and Release of MediaAnalytical testing of the facility cleaning samples and Microbial testing of facility In-Process samplesInitiation and follow-up of exceeded alert and action limits per procedureParticipation in the preparation of monthly trending reportsEnvironmental MonitoringPerforms plate readings for all environmental monitoring samples as necessarySchedules and performs environmental monitoring, including unmanned Environmental Monitoring in accordance with the Sterile Operations scheduleLaboratory Support:Logs microbiological testing media and reagents and performs growth promotionProvides testing support for validation work such as for Validation MaintenanceProvides support for third-party testing, including preparation of documents and shipment of samples, sample tracking, and documentation archiving using LabWareProvides Microbial Identification support, including documentation, subculturing, Gram stains (where applicable), ensuring chain of custody, review of any vendor report, and interfacing with the vendors