Microbiologist

Job Description

The microbiologist will work in the microbiology QC laboratory, focusing on method feasibility, development, and validation of all compendial microbiology-related methods for new product transfers to the site. This position involves close collaboration with the microbiology QC team and project team, as well as direct interfacing with external customers as a technical subject matter expert.

Responsibilities

• Perform method development and validation for compendial microbiological methods for sterile injection, non-sterile liquid suspension, and solid oral dose veterinary pharmaceutical drug products.
• Collaborate with the microbiology QC team and project team.
• Interface with external customers as a technical subject matter expert.
• Author and execute method development and validation protocols, including report authoring.
• Conduct sterility USP <71> testing and method validation for liquid injection products and sterile suspensions.
• Perform endotoxin USP <85> testing and method validation using kinetic chromogenic or turbidimetric methods.
• Conduct microbial limits testing USP <61> and <62> for non-sterile liquids, pastes, suspensions, and raw materials.
• Perform subvisible particulate testing per USP <788> using light obscuration and microscopy.
• Participate in media growth promotion and microbial identification, including cell culture.
• Utilize aseptic techniques.

Essential Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in a scientific field with 4+ years of experience.
• Prior work in a cGMP FDA 21CFR210/211 pharmaceutical manufacturing quality control role.
• Experience in method development and validation protocol authoring, execution, and report authoring.
• Sterility USP <71> testing and method validation experience, preferably in an isolator.
• Endotoxin USP <85> testing and method validation experience.
• Microbial Limits Testing USP <61> and <62> testing and method validation experience.
• Subvisible particulate testing per USP <788>.
• Experience in media growth promotion and microbial identification.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in microbiology or biology.
• Experience with pharmaceutical method development and validation.
• Familiarity with sterility testing, microbiology, and ELISA.
• Proficiency in cell culture and aseptic techniques.

Work Environment

Monday to Friday, 8 AM to 5 PM

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $35.00 - $48.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job

classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be

subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits

available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Shawnee Mission,KS.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on May 22, 2025.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

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