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Indotronix Avani Group

Microbiologist (Franklin Lakes)

Indotronix Avani Group, Franklin Lakes, New Jersey, United States, 07417

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Job Summary: Execute a variety of laboratory tasks related to microbiological testing of pharmaceutical products, raw materials, and medical devices. Perform microbiological testing in a BioSafety Level-2 laboratory under GLP conditions. Planning and carrying out studies inside a BioSafety Cabinet, maintaining microbiological cultures, analyzing and recording viable counts of microorganisms (CFU).

Job Responsibilities: Perform routine and non-routine USP, ASTM, ISO, and CLSI-based microbiological testing for anti-infective, antiseptic, or disinfectant efficacy (i.e., time-kill assay, MIC/MBC, sterility testing, microbial limits, bioburden). Assists in the qualification and validation of equipment and lab instruments, including calibration under established procedures. Responsible for maintaining laboratory notebooks following good documentation practice (GDP), good laboratory practices (GLP) and supporting compliance with GLP.

Education and Experience: Bachelor of Science (BS) Degree in Microbiology/Biological Sciences/Chemistry. Minimum of 1+ years of experience in a laboratory setting of microbiology or related industry experience (pharmaceuticals, medical devices, personal care, or cosmetics) in R&D or QC required. Experience working in a BioSafety Level-2 laboratory, academic, or industrial

Preferred Skills: Experience performing microbiology testing in a GXP laboratory Experience working with LIMS data management software Experience supporting internal laboratory investigations such as OOS (out of specification), OOT (out of trend), and protocol deviations Wear PPE appropriate for a BSL-2 laboratory