Microbiologist - Pharmaceutical Industry

The company:

A well established Australian owned Pharmaceutical contract manufacturer located in Mulgrave. This large facility contains an R&D Department, large state of the art manufacturing plant, warehousing and logistic solutions, workforce of 250+ people to ensure clients requirements are met on-time and to their strict requirement guidelines.

Due to the contract manufacturing nature of this business there is plenty of variety and experience that can be gained as well as a career path for the tenacious and team focussed individual.

Responsibilities of the role:

The role is responsible for timely testing of food and pharmaceutical products in accordance to the TGA and NATA approved methodology. The role also involves reporting of results, client liaison, new method development and validation.

Testing includes:

• Sterility testing and validation
• Endotoxin testing and validation
• Pharmaceutical testing
• Laboratory maintenance reagent preparation

To be successful in this role you must possess:

• 2+ years of laboratory experience in a similar role within the food, beverage or pharmaceutical manufacturing industry
• Degree with a Microbiology Major and/or equivalent
• Good aseptic technique in laboratory practice
• High level of analysis and skills in laboratory methods and operations
• Diligence in documentation of data and attention to detail
• A solid understanding of microbiological outcomes and results
• Proven ability to work as part of a team where duties/tasks are on roster
• Sound knowledge of general laboratory safety

It is advantageous if you possess some of the below:

• Understand the principles of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and Good Laboratory Practices (GLP)
• Have knowledge of Microsoft Office software

Don't miss out, this is the opportunity you have been waiting for! Hit the apply button now or for a confidential discussion please ring Kristine on 0407 300 881

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