Microbiologist- Onsite

The Microbiologist will be responsible of supporting production by performing applicable Microbiological tests required for the release of cleanrooms, components and products.

Grow with us- Your Responsibilities & Tasks:

• Creation and/or modification of procedures used in the Microbiology Laboratory.
• Support in laboratory investigations (OOS, NCPR, CAPA).
• Support in trending historical data for multiple tests performed.
• Support in equipment and/or method validation.
• Verification of supply stock used for laboratory testing.
• Keep up to date with current standards used in the laboratory.
• Performs laboratory tests according to prescribed standards and procedures.  It includes the following:
  • Bacterial Challenge Retention Test
  • Bioburden
  • Microbial Growth
  • Bacterial Endotoxin test (BET) (L.A.L.)
  • Sterility Test
  • Microbiological Water Analysis (Total Count)
  • Spore Population Determination
  • Non-Viable Environmental Monitoring
  • Viable Environmental Monitoring
  • Sub-Visible Particle Testing
  • Visible Particle Testing
• Prepares culture media and maintains culture stocks.
• Cleans glassware and equipment.
• Initiates and keeps test results and records
• Assures compliance with GMP’s and GLP’s.
• Maintains close communication with manufacturing department key personnel to inform test outcomes as needed.
• Supports the Technical & Process Improvement Department
• Performs a wide variety of duties besides the ones already described, after proper training is given by authorized personnel of the Quality Assurance Department.

What will convince us- Qualification & Skills:

• Bachelor’s degree in industrial microbiology, Microbiology or Biology.

• Bilingual – Spanish and English.
• Able to work with MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Minitab, Outlook, SAP and computerized test analysis.
• 3 + years of experience in a similar position

Physical Demands: 

The employee is regularly required to: Sit, stand, and walk. Speak or hear and communicate clearly.

Reasonability for Safety risks of others: Comply with OSHA Standards, Rules, Regulations and Sartorius Stedim Filters, Inc.  Safety Programs which are applicable for his/her own actions and conduct.

What we offer

• Paid vacation and sick leave
• 14 paid holidays annually
• Impressive campus: Located on 219,000 square meters, our campus is home for more than 1,000 employees.
• We offer an open-office concept, a spacious outdoor area, conference areas and a development center.
• Medical, Dental and Vision insurance along with Company Retirement Plan
• On-site cafeteria and coffee shop
• On-site occupational health offices including Laboratory Services & Doctors

Driving our future growth requires talented people. Sartorius is a dynamic organization suited to people who want to showcase skills, be recognized for expertise and thrive in a vibrant and innovative environment.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex or national origin. We are also an equal opportunity employer of individuals with disabilities and protected veterans.

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About Sartorius 

Sartorius is part of the solution in the fight against cancer, dementia, and many other diseases. Our technologies help translate scientific discoveries into real-world medicine faster, so that new therapeutics can reach patients worldwide. 

We look for ambitious team players and creative minds, who want to contribute to this goal and advance their careers in a dynamic global environment.

Join our global team and become part of the solution. We are looking forward to receiving your application. 
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