Microbiology Job at Glenmark Pharmaceuticals in the USA
An excellent Microbiology Analyst Job Opportunity at Glenmark Pharmaceuticals in Monroe, North Carolina, in the USA. This Microbiology Job offers an opportunity for professionals with experience in microbiology and pharmaceutical laboratory work. This role focuses on performing microbiological testing that supports the release of intermediates and finished products. The position involves environmental monitoring, sterility testing, and quality control processes in a cGMP laboratory.
About Glenmark Pharmaceuticals:
Glenmark Pharmaceuticals is a global pharmaceutical company focused on discovering and developing new medicines. The company works on innovative drug development, including New Chemical Entities (NCEs) and New Biological Entities (NBEs). With a strong presence in emerging markets and a growing generics business in the United States, Glenmark continues to expand its pharmaceutical research, manufacturing, and API supply to regulated and semi-regulated markets worldwide.
Job Details:
- Job Position: Microbiology Analyst
- Location: Monroe, North Carolina, USA
- Job Type: Full-Time
- Experience Required: 1–3 years
- Industry: Pharmaceutical / Microbiology Laboratory
- Work Authorization: Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States (No Visa Sponsorship)
Key Responsibilities:
- Perform routine and non-routine microbiological tests on in-process products, raw materials, and finished products in this Microbiology Job in the USA.
- Conduct environmental monitoring (EM) sampling and analysis.
- Maintain sample logs to ensure timely testing and accurate tracking.
- Perform routine sampling of critical utilities, including Water-for-Injection, Purified Water, Clean Compressed Air, and Nitrogen Distribution Systems as a Microbiology Analyst.
- Count colony-forming units (CFU) on Petri plates.
- Conduct sterility testing for final products and raw materials.
- Perform Growth Promotion and Biological Indicator testing at Glenmark Pharmaceuticals.
- Prepare reagents, materials, and equipment used in microbiological testing within sterile environments.
- Enter test results into Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS).
- Maintain instrument usage, calibration logs, and equipment maintenance records.
- Conduct investigations for out-of-specification (OOS) or out-of-limit (OOL) results.
- Support method transfer, validation activities, and troubleshooting.
- Assist with audits of suppliers and contract laboratories in this Microbiology Job in the USA.
- Ensure laboratory documentation and regulatory compliance.
Educational Requirements for this Job:
- Bachelor’s degree in Biology, or an equivalent scientific discipline.
- A Microbiology degree is preferred.
Skills Required:
- Knowledge of current cGMP regulations for laboratory environments
- Experience with aseptic techniques in microbiology laboratories
- Strong laboratory documentation and record-keeping skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel
- Familiarity with Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS)
- Good written and verbal communication skills
- Strong organizational and analytical abilities
- Ability to maintain regulatory compliance and quality standards
Benefits of the Microbiology Job:
- Opportunity to work with a global pharmaceutical company
- Experience in pharmaceutical microbiology and quality control testing
- Exposure to FDA-regulated laboratory environments
- Career growth opportunities in pharmaceutical manufacturing and research
- Competitive compensation and professional development opportunities
- Experience working with advanced microbiological testing and GMP processes
