Microbiologist

We are currently searching for a Microbiologist to provide environmental monitoring services for a facility at the National Institutes of Health (NIH). This opportunity is full-time with MSC and it is on-site in Bethesda, Maryland.

• Conduct viable and non-viable particle count monitoring in Aseptic Processing Facilities across the NIH Intramural Program.
• Perform laboratory work in a cGMP facility in accordance with cGMP requirements.
• Coordinate disinfectants and lethality studies.
• Monitors EM trends and performs EM data analysis (non-viable and viable data) for facilities.
• Support quarterly personal qualification documentation as a quality control function.
• Document routine procedures following laboratory and NIH guidelines in accordance with GMP regulations in sterile dosage forms, USP <797>/USP <800>, testing requirements for microbiological procedures, 21 CFR parts 210/211, and other FDA regulations /guidelines.
• Ensure that sampling equipment is available as needed, properly calibrated and is in working order.
• Perform preventive maintenance and make repairs or arrange for service.
• Review and recommend new equipment, schedule demonstrations, and initiate procurement.
• Coordinate installation, certification, and training for new equipment.
• Schedule routine EM sampling for Aseptic Processing Facilities.
• Monitor and maintain EM supplies (EM plate bags, sterile viable sampler heads, non-viable sampler printer paper) for EM and Aseptic Processing Facilities.
• Coordinate and schedule pickup of media supply with DLM Sterility.
• Monitor and maintain aseptic settling plate supply for Aseptic Processing Facilities.
• Create monthly and quarterly EM trending reports for EM data and aseptic settling plates.
• Perform technical review on EM SOPs, Forms and supporting documents.
• EM Investigations:
  • Daily monitoring of EM viable results from the sterility lab for non-conforming events and escalate all action level growths.
  • Support investigations and/or provide support for EM related non-conforming events.
  • Schedule EM resampling of all equipment/rooms that had an EM excursion.

• Bachelor’s degree in Microbiology, Biology, Chemistry, or related scientific field is preferred, but not required.
• Minimum of one (1) year of experience in environmental facility monitoring.
• Ability to methodically document technical and analytical processes.
• Experience with GMP regulations.
• Strong interpersonal skills to deal effectively with a wide range of audiences.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to prioritize complex tasks.
• Time management and organizational skills to work efficiently and independently or as part of a team.

Dovel Technologies and its Family of Companies (Medical Science & Computing and Ace Info Solutions) was acquired in October 2021.

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