Piramal Ltd Microbiology Technician Vacancy 2021 – Apply Online
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Job Title: Microbiology Technician – (210005K2)
Primary Location: United States-Kentucky-Lexington
Work Locations: Lexington 1500 BULL LEA ROAD, SUITE 250 Lexington 40511
Eligibility Criteria:
- HS Diploma or equivalent
- Bachelor’s Degree in life sciences related discipline is preferred
Work Experience:Â
Experience with common microbiology lab instrumentation including autoclaves, light microscopes, and biohazard safety cabinets.
Previous work within a laboratory or manufacturing environment
Functional & Technical Skills:
- Working knowledge and practical experience with good laboratory practices and competency with microbiology techniques such as Gram staining, isolation plating, aseptic practice, and microorganism identification methods
- Practical hands-on experience with basic lab equipment such as pH meters, balances, water baths, and other equipment common to microbiology methods.
- Proficiency in the Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook, and Access)
Understanding of basic lab safety, bio-hazard, and chemical waste disposal practices
Training in cGMP is preferred (may be completed after employment)
Purpose of the Role:
The Microbiology Technician performs tasks related to the environmental monitoring of facilities and water systems, ensuring adherence to cGMP standards, Standard Operating Procedures, and applicable test methods.
Key Responsibilities:Â
- Perform environmental monitoring of classified cleanroom areas
- Assist in the performance and documentation for environmental monitoring of the facilities and water systems
- Aide in completion of environmental monitoring related investigations with other applicable departments
- Participate in Microbiology material inventory control
- Assist in the performance and documentation for cleaning verification sample collection and analysis
- Aide in the maintenance of environmental monitoring trend data to drive continuous improvements and identify trends
- Provide support to the facility to resolve non-conformance issues and identify corrective and preventative actions as related to environmental monitoring excursions.
- Maintain cGMP documentation relevant to the duties and responsibilities assigned.
- Maintain laboratory instrumentation required for testing.
- Assist in the review of test data and report any deviations to management
- Interact and coordinate activities with other departments and external vendors to support and meet the facility goals and objectives
- Participate in projects involving the Quality Control and/or Microbiology departments
- Handle and dispose of biohazard material in compliance with OSHA and Standard Operating Procedures
Piramal Ltd Microbiology Technician
