Microbiologist Job at Piramal Pharma in the USA
Piramal Pharma is hiring a Microbiologist I for its Pharma Solutions business in Lexington. This full-time onsite role offers an exciting opportunity for life science graduates with laboratory experience to work in a regulated pharmaceutical manufacturing environment. The candidate selected for the Microbiology Job at Piramal Careers in the USA focuses on microbiological testing, environmental monitoring, GMP compliance, and quality control operations.
Job Details:
- Job Title: Microbiologist I
- Job Type: Full-Time
- Work Type: Onsite
- Location: Lexington
- Department: Microbiology (MQC)
- Business Unit: Pharma Solutions
- Job Requisition ID: 10055
- Reporting To: Microbiology Manager
- Shift: Days
Educational Requirements for this Job:
- B.S. in Microbiology, Biology, Life Sciences, or related field
- Minimum 1 year of practical laboratory experience (preferably in a manufacturing environment)
- Working knowledge of microbiology lab techniques and Good Laboratory Practices
Key Responsibilities:
- Perform microbiological testing of raw materials, work-in-process, and finished products for approval and release for this Microbiology Job in the USA
- Conduct and document environmental monitoring of facilities and water systems
- Maintain environmental monitoring trend data to identify patterns and drive continuous improvements
- Support facility in resolving nonconformance issues and identifying corrective and preventative actions
- Complete laboratory-related investigations and document findings
- Perform LAL testing, water analysis, growth promotion, Gram staining, microorganism identification, and other microbiological tests in this Microbiology Job at Piramal Careers
- Maintain GMP/GLP documentation relevant to assigned duties
- Maintain laboratory instrumentation and ensure cleanliness per SOP guidelines
- Track assigned testing activities to completion
- Assist in reviewing test data and reporting deviations
- Assist in writing and updating Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
- Participate in Quality Control and Microbiology projects
- Train team members in microbiology and chemistry labs in this Microbiology Job
- Handle and dispose of biohazard materials in compliance with OSHA and SOPs
- Perform other related duties as required
Skills Required:
- Practical experience with microbiology techniques such as Gram staining, isolation plating, media preparation, and microorganism identification
- Experience using autoclaves, air samplers, light microscopes, biohazard cabinets, and water purification systems
- Hands-on experience with pH meters, balances, water baths, and standard microbiology lab equipment
- Understanding of laboratory safety, biohazard, and chemical waste disposal practices
- Strong documentation skills with attention to detail
- Knowledge of cGMP requirements and pharmaceutical industry standards
- Intermediate proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, Access, Outlook)
Benefits of the Microbiologist Role:
- Opportunity to work in a regulated pharmaceutical manufacturing environment
- Hands-on experience with advanced microbiology laboratory instrumentation
- Exposure to GMP, GLP, and cGMP compliance systems
- Career growth within the Quality Control and Microbiology departments
- Professional development through cross-functional projects and team collaboration
