Position Title:	Microbiologist I	Department:	Microbiology
Reports To:	Director, Microbiology	Work Location:	Decatur, Illinois

Position Summary:

Under limited supervision, the Microbiologist I is responsible for performing microbiological testing of products and raw materials, reading environmental monitoring plates from controlled areas, microbial identification work and other applicable duties.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Performs routine microbiological testing of products according to SOPs and Methods.

• Documents routine procedures following laboratory and company guidelines.

• Reviews and approves work performed by technician and peers.

• Performs microscopic particulate analysis of products and commodities.

• Conducts microbiological identifications..

• Performs Bacterial Endotoxin Testing for raw materials as well as in-process and finished products.

• Generates deviation and investigation reports under the direction of the Microbiology Supervisor.

• Provides Microbiology oversight for media fill inspections as per applicable SOPs.

• Organizes and arranges Growth Promotion Testing of Microbiological Media.

• Assists on the generation of outside source information retrieval and evaluation in support of special project work.

• Performs Sanitization Efficacy Testing.

Position Requirements:
Education:
Required:	Bachelor’s degree (B.S.) from four-year college or university with Major in Microbiology or equivalent.
Experience:
Required:	One to two years related experience and/or training.
Functional Knowledge:
Excellent conceptualizing, analytical and problem-solving skills Experience in Word processing, database, and spreadsheet applications.
Company / Industry related knowledge:
Pharmaceutical industry knowledge strongly preferred.

Job-Specific Competencies:

• Effective written and oral communication skills

• Strong organizational, planning and communication skills.

• Demonstrates exceptional time management skills.

• Using logic and reasoning to identify solutions to problems.

• Ability to multi-task, set priorities and meet strict deadlines.

• Ability to lead, motivate, coach, and teach others

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Microbiologist I

Microbiologist I

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