Senior Microbiologist

The Senior Microbiologist will play a crucial role in ensuring the quality and safety of products within the engineering and manufacturing sector. This position involves leading microbiological testing, analyzing data, and maintaining compliance within nutraceutical, dietary supplements and/or pharmaceutical standards.

Client Details

The employer is a well-established, medium-sized organization operating within the Consumer Goods industry. They are known for their commitment to innovation and maintaining high-quality standards in engineering and manufacturing processes.

Description

• Perform Routine testing for Microbiology test and Assay in a timely manner.

• Site Subject Matter Exprt (SME) and oversee the environmental monitoring programs (EMP), including schedule adherence, monitoring, trending, spot mapping, audits, trainings and OOS investigations.

• Perform Environmental testing includes collect water and Air sample.

• Prepare media and reagents as required.

• Update inventory includes check for Expired material and dispose, and order supply with manager's approval.

• Ensure equipment is in good standing and necessary calibrations are current/

• Maintain upkeep, storage, and scheduling of pick up of Micro waste.

• Develop, validate, and document new microbiological analytical methods, including probiotics.

• Perform literature search for analytical methods, and revises and/or generate SOPs.

• Coordinate and/or conduct training for new laboratory personnel.

• Participates in Lab Group Meetings and in-house/outside trainings to enhance analytical knowledge and productivity.

• Ensure laboratory compliance with cGMP, GLP, and SOPs.

• Execute root cause analyses (RCA) pertinent OOS investigation.

• Build and Performs trainings for hygienic practices and good sanitation principles

• Perform light clerical duties, such as data entry, logs incoming samples, records analytical results, and preparation of reports.

• Lead Microbiological Technical Projects i.e. improve testing process/methods, method transfers, method validations, etc.

• Write, revise, and review standard operating procedures, protocols, and work instructions.

• Lead and manage sample volume and scheduling to ensure timely turn around.

MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants. Michael Page will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.

Profile

A successful Senior Microbiologist should have:

• BS in Microbiology, Life Science or a closely related scientific field.

• 5-7 years of on-the-job experience

• Experience with routine and probiotic microbiological practices.

• Proficient in aseptic technique and general lab practice. Experience in Out-of-Specifications (OOS), Non-Conformance (NC) and Corrective Action/Preventative Action (CAPA) for microbiology test failures.

• Knowledgeable vectoring and common industry practices for investigation.

• Experience plating and 3M petri film testing.

• Experience corresponding with outside laboratories regarding samples.

• Experience optimizing workflow in an production environment.

This is an onsite position in the San Fernando Valley area

Job Offer

• Competitive annual salary between $80,000 and $100,000.
• Comprehensive benefits, including 401K, discretionary bonus
• Opportunities for professional growth within the engineering and manufacturing sector.
• Supportive work environment with a focus on innovation and quality.

If you are a skilled Senior Microbiologist looking to advance your career in Greater Los Angeles, we encourage you to apply today!

MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.