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Scientist 2-Microbiologists-Analytical Sciences 3949
Parexel International Corporation
Hackensack, New Jersey, United States
Execupharm/Parexel is looking for a Scientist 2, Microbiologist Analyst to work on assignment at Merck in their Rahway, NJ location.Ongoing assignmentsalary, full bens, PTO/sick/holidaysAre you ok with working an additional 4 hours/week, it’s built into the pay?Qualifications• Bachelor’s degree required; concentration in a scientific or applied discipline strongly preferred• A minimum of 1-2 years of experience in a related role required (occasional overtime)Requirements: • Solid microbiology foundation with experience in performing product testing• Proven technical writing skills (SOPs, protocols)Desired:• Experience in the pharmaceutical/biotechnology industries preferred• Experience with environmental monitoring and water testing preferredResponsibilities:MICROBIOLOGICAL PRODUCT ANALYSIS and ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING & TESTING • Analyze samples and compile meaningful data • Perform Investigations and prepare/respond to CAPA• Review, revise Test Procedures/Standard Operating Procedures• Ad Hoc workMICROBIOLOGICAL ACTIVITIES Include (but not limited to): • Receive, verify & Log in samples• Return templates and shipping paperwork when and where appropriate• Compile and trend data• Prepare and ship materials offsite for ID/testing (when applicable) • Environmental monitoring• Stock culture management and quality control of same• Biological indicator management • Bioburden testing• Water sampling• Microbiological media management and quality control of same• Sterilization activities• Research experiments as deemed appropriate by Merck management• Method Validation/QualificationCALIBRATIONS: • Execute “Before-Use” calibrations prior to performing testing • Review calibration data within the ELN• Prepare and submit equipment for calibrations (offsite or onsite) • Complete calibration/PM paperwork• PROCAL EntriesGMP ACTIVITIES:• Prepare GMP documentation as requested by management • Perform laboratory sanitizations and ensure cleanliness of laboratory workspace• Perform equipment sanitizations (incubators / hoods / refrigerators) • Purchase supplies (GMP)• Prepare and send documents to Records CenterINVESTIGATIONS: • Initiate, facilitate, and perform Investigations and NOEs (Notice of Event-NOE) for Environmental samples [NOE for Microbiological Environment Event (MEN)]• Inform management of non-conforming eventsAUDITS:• Participate in audits (Regulatory, In-house, Corporate)• Participate in self-inspections and safety inspections• Retrieve data when requested by Microbiology managementTRAINING:• Complete assigned training when required• Ensure training is complete prior to performing tasksThis position requires an average of four hours per week (16 hours per month) beyond the standard 40-hour week. Compensation for this is built into the salary.vaccination required onsite#INFSPQualificationsExecupharm/Parexel is looking for a Scientist 2, Microbiologist Analyst to work on assignment at Merck in their Rahway, NJ location.
Ongoing assignment
salary, full bens, PTO/sick/holidays
Are you ok with working an additional 4 hours/week, it’s built into the pay?
Qualifications
• Bachelor’s degree required; concentration in a scientific or applied discipline strongly preferred
• A minimum of 1-2 years of experience in a related role required (occasional overtime)
Requirements:
• Solid microbiology foundation with experience in performing product testing
• Proven technical writing skills (SOPs, protocols)
Desired:
• Experience in the pharmaceutical/biotechnology industries preferred
• Experience with environmental monitoring and water testing preferred
Responsibilities:
MICROBIOLOGICAL PRODUCT ANALYSIS and ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING & TESTING
• Analyze samples and compile meaningful data
• Perform Investigations and prepare/respond to CAPA
• Review, revise Test Procedures/Standard Operating Procedures
• Ad Hoc work
MICROBIOLOGICAL ACTIVITIES Include (but not limited to):
• Receive, verify & Log in samples
• Return templates and shipping paperwork when and where appropriate
• Compile and trend data
• Prepare and ship materials offsite for ID/testing (when applicable)
• Environmental monitoring
• Stock culture management and quality control of same
• Biological indicator management
• Bioburden testing
• Water sampling
• Microbiological media management and quality control of same
• Sterilization activities
• Research experiments as deemed appropriate by Merck management
• Method Validation/Qualification
CALIBRATIONS:
• Execute “Before-Use” calibrations prior to performing testing
• Review calibration data within the ELN
• Prepare and submit equipment for calibrations (offsite or onsite)
• Complete calibration/PM paperwork
• PROCAL Entries
GMP ACTIVITIES:
• Prepare GMP documentation as requested by management
• Perform laboratory sanitizations and ensure cleanliness of laboratory workspace
• Perform equipment sanitizations (incubators / hoods / refrigerators)
• Purchase supplies (GMP)
• Prepare and send documents to Records Center
INVESTIGATIONS:
• Initiate, facilitate, and perform Investigations and NOEs (Notice of Event-NOE) for Environmental samples [NOE for Microbiological Environment Event (MEN)]
• Inform management of non-conforming events
AUDITS:
• Participate in audits (Regulatory, In-house, Corporate)
• Participate in self-inspections and safety inspections
• Retrieve data when requested by Microbiology management
TRAINING:
• Complete assigned training when required
• Ensure training is complete prior to performing tasks
This position requires an average of four hours per week (16 hours per month) beyond the standard 40-hour week. Compensation for this is built into the salary.
vaccination required onsite
#INFSPEEO DisclaimerParexel is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to legally protected status, which in the US includes race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.
Job posted: 2022-01-22