Microbiologist Jobs at Sun Pharma USA
Are you looking to advance your career as a Microbiologist in a regulated pharmaceutical environment? This opportunity at Sun Pharmaceutical Industries offers hands-on exposure to GMP microbiology testing, making it ideal for professionals seeking Microbiology Jobs, Jobs in USA, and long-term growth through Sun Pharma Careers. It is a strong career path for ambitious scientists exploring Jobs for Life Science Graduates.
About the Company
Sun Pharmaceutical Industries, Inc. is the world’s fourth-largest generics pharmaceutical company, operating in over 100 countries. With more than 40 manufacturing facilities globally, Sun Pharma Careers are built on quality, innovation, and patient trust. The company continues to expand in specialty branded markets, offering stable and rewarding Microbiology Jobs across the USA.
Job Details:
- Title: Microbiologist II
- Location: Sun – Billerica – Plant
Microbiologist Job Summary:
Perform GMP testing of raw materials, in-process and finished products, stability samples, and non-routine sample analyses per established procedures and methodology.
Areas of Responsibility:
- Records GMP data, monitors, and evaluates QC systems and equipment
- Implement improvements to procedures, and revise SOPs and GMP documentation as required
- Interact with internal and external auditors, including government agencies and contract manufacturing representatives
- Perform sterility and endotoxin testing for release, stability, and validation for raw materials, in-process, and final products
- Maintain Sterility and Endotoxin testing areas in a state of cGMP compliance
- Perform and review growth promotion testing data for the qualification of microbial culture media
- Perform microbial identification related to product and environmental testing
- Perform sampling of raw materials as required for QC testing
- Perform routine quality control testing as required and monitor or evaluate systems, equipment (i.e., water systems, environmental chambers, sample collection and testing instruments/equipment)
- Maintain records in paper-based or computer-based systems
- Author and execute method validation/suitability protocols related to product testing
- Author summary reports for executed method validation/suitability protocols
- Author deviation reports and microbiological assessment reports related to departmental activities and product testing
- Review Microbiology testing data as required
- Coordinate receipt of raw material, in-process and final product samples for testing
- Maintain metrics for receipt and processing of samples for microbiology testing
- Provide technical input on product testing issues and instrumentation/equipment
- Serve as liaison to service, calibration and technical representatives
- Conduct and document assay failure and complaint investigations
- Perform other duties as assigned
Microbiologist Job Qualifications and Experience:
- 2-4 years related experience in a Pharmaceutical/drug (FDA Regulated) industry preferred
- BS in Microbiology or related field or equivalent industry experience is required
- Experience in pharmaceutical microbiology and microbiology testing not limited to endotoxin, method validation, sterility, bioburden, microbial identification, growth promotion and environmental monitoring testing; ability to perform standard and non-standard microbiology techniques to analyze product
- Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills
- Proficient at following specific instruction (i.e. written SOPs)
- Working knowledge of cGMP/GLP
- Good computer skills including word processing and working with spreadsheets
