Microbiologist jobs in Kentucky

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

· Perform microbiological testing of raw materials, work-in-process, and finished product for product approval and release.
· Perform and document environmental monitoring of the facilities and water systems in compliance with Standard Operating Procedures, as needed for cross-functional support.
· Maintain environmental monitoring trend data to drive continuous improvements identify trends and draw conclusions.
· Provide support to facility to resolve nonconformance issues and identify corrective and preventative actions as related to environmental monitoring excursions.
· Complete environmental monitoring and laboratory related investigations and properly document results.
· Perform LAL, water analysis (as needed), growth promotion, gram staining, identification of microorganisms and other microbiological testing
· Perform and document environmental monitoring in compliance with Standard Operating Procedures.
· Maintain GMP/GLP documentation relevant to the duties and responsibilities assigned.
· Maintain laboratory instrumentation required for testing and cleanliness of the laboratory per SOP guidelines.
· Maintain and track assigned testing activities to completion.
· Assist in the review of test data and report any deviations to supervisor.
· Assist management in writing/updating Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
· Participate in projects involving the Quality Control and/or Microbiology departments
· Train team members in microbiology and chemistry laboratories
· Handle and dispose of biohazard material in compliance with OSHA and Standard Operating Procedures.
· Perform other related duties as required