Microbiologist Role at Piramal Careers
Piramal Pharma Solutions is seeking a qualified Microbiologist II to join its Microbiology (MQC) department in Lexington, Kentucky. The selected candidate will perform microbiological testing of raw materials, in-process samples, and finished products, ensuring compliance with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and laboratory standards. This position is ideal for professionals who excel in microbiological testing, method validation, and maintaining a compliant lab environment. Apply for Microbiologist Job at Piramal Careers. Join the BSc Life Science Jobs to excel in microbiological testing and ensure GMP.
Job Details:
- Position: Microbiologist II
- Business Unit: Pharma Solutions
- Department: Microbiology (MQC)
- Location: Lexington, KY, United States
- Employment Type: Full-Time
- Reports To: Supervisor โ Microbiology
Microbiologist Role Overview:
The primary purpose of the role is to perform microbiological testing of raw materials, work-in-process, and finished products, while maintaining compliance of laboratory standard operating procedures.
About the Company:
Piramal Pharma Solutions (PPS), a part of Piramal Group, is a leading Contract Development and Manufacturing Organization (CDMO) offering integrated drug development and manufacturing services worldwide. With facilities across North America, Europe, and Asia, PPS provides comprehensive solutions across the drug lifecycle, including API production, biologics, sterile manufacturing, and clinical supply chain services. For over three decades, Piramal Group has maintained a strong commitment to ethical growth, quality, and innovation, serving as a trusted partner for global innovators and generic companies alike.
About the Team:
Piramal Pharma Solutions (PPS) is a Contract Development and Manufacturing Organization (CDMO) offering end-to-end development and manufacturing solutions across the drug life cycle. They serve our customers through a globally integrated network of facilities in North America, Europe, and Asia. This enables them to offer a comprehensive range of services including drug discovery solutions, process & pharmaceutical development services, clinical trial supplies, commercial supply of APIs, and finished dosage forms. They also offer specialized services such as the development and manufacture of highly potent APIs, antibody-drug conjugations, sterile fill/finish, peptide products & services, and potent solid oral drug products. PPS also offers development and manufacturing services for biologics including vaccines, gene therapies, and monoclonal antibodies, made possible through Piramal Pharma Limitedโs investment in Yapan Bio Private Limited.
Educational Requirements for the Microbiologist Role:
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Bachelorโs degree (B.S.) in Microbiology, Biology, Life Sciences, or a related field.
Key Responsibilities of Microbiologist Role:
- At Piramal, you have to develop microbiological test methods and method validations.
- Perform microbiological testing of raw materials, work-in-process, and finished product for product approval and release.
- Prepare protocols, final reports, and test methods related to the development and validation of microbiological methods.
- Perform growth promotion of media and maintenance of bacterial cultures.
- Provide support to facility to resolve nonconformance issues and identify corrective and preventative actions as related to environmental monitoring excursions.
- Complete environmental monitoring and laboratory related investigations and properly document results.
- Maintain GMP/GLP documentation relevant to the duties and responsibilities assigned.
- Maintain laboratory instrumentation required for testing and cleanliness of the laboratory per SOP guidelines.
- Candidates getting hired for the Microbiologist role will assist in the review of test data and report any deviations to supervisor.
- Interact and coordinate activities with other departments and external vendors to support and meet the facility goals and objectives.
- Assist management in writing/updating Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
- Participate in projects involving the Quality Control and/or Microbiology departments.
- Train team members in microbiology and chemistry laboratories as required.
- Ensure proper handling and disposal of biohazard material in compliance with OSHA and Standard Operating Procedures.
- Compose and assist with quality systems documentation such as failure investigations, CAPA, calibration, changes control, etc.
- Compose microbiological trending reports and protocols.
- Perform other related duties as required.
Work Experience:
- 2+ years of practical laboratory experience in a manufacturing environment.
- Experience with general documentation practices and GMP compliance with data entry forms with specific attention to details.
- Working knowledge and practical experience with good laboratory practices in a microbiology lab environment and competency with microbiology techniques such as Gram staining, isolation plating, media preparation and microorganism identification methods.
- Experience with common microbiology lab instrumentation is a requirement, especially with autoclaves, air samplers, light microscope, biohazard cabinets and water purification system.
- Practical hands on experience with basic lab equipment such as pH, balances, water baths and other equipment common to microbiology methods.
Functional or Technical Skills Required for Microbiologist Role:
- Must understand basic lab safety, bio-hazard and chemical waste disposal practices.
- Experience with general documentation practices and GMP compliance with data entry forms with specific attention to details.
- Knowledge of cGMPโs and understand the pharmaceutical industry expectations.
- Intermediate proficiency in MS Office (i.e. MS Word, MS Excel, Access, Outlook).
How to Apply for the Microbiologist Role?
Interested candidates for the BSc Life Science Jobs can apply through Piramal Pharma Solutionsโ official careers page. Applicants should ensure their resumes highlight relevant GMP experience, microbiological testing proficiency, and compliance documentation expertise.
