Sr Microbiologist Sterilization

Job Description

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Responsibilities may include the following and other duties may be assigned.
• Analyzes chemical, biological or microbiological products, raw materials, in-process materials, release test samples or stability samples in support of the company’s quality program.
• Interprets and evaluates the analyses in terms of accuracy and precision compared aProductst established specifications and recommends and implements corrective action where necessary.
• Develops, validates, and implements controlled environment methods.
• Applies existing techniques and procedures with recommendations and implementation of modification for improved efficiency, or devises and develops new analytical methods and techniques.
• Performs qualitative tests or quantitative assays on samples using techniques that vary from use of standard analytical equipment to highly modern and automated instrumentation.
• May also be involved in establishing requirements for the transfer of methodology from R&D.

Certifications:

• Certified microbiologist or Certified Industrial Sterilization Specialist.

Required Knowledge and Experience:

• Working knowledge of statistical techniques.
• Requires advanced knowledge of job area combining breadth and depth, typically obtained through advanced education combined with experience.
• May have practical knowledge of project management.
• Requires a University Degree and minimum of 4 years of relevant experience, or advanced degree with a minimum of 2 years relevant experience.

Differentiating Factor:

Autonomy:

• Seasoned individual contributor.
• Works independently under limited supervision to determine and develop approach to solutions.
• Coaches and reviews the work of lower level specialists; may manage projects / processes.

Organizational Impact:

• May be responsible for entire projects or processes within job area.
• Contributes to the completion of work group objectives, through building relationships and consensus to reach agreements on assignments.

Innovation and Complexity:

• Problems and issues faced are difficult, and may require understanding of multiple issues, job areas or specialties .
• Makes improvements of processes, systems or products to enhance performance of the job area.
• Analysis provided is in depth in nature and often provides recommendations on process improvements.

Communication and Influence:

• Communicates with senior internal and external customers and vendors.
• Exchange information of facts, statuses, ideas and issues to achieve objective, and influence decision making.

Leadership and Talent Management:

• May provide guidance, coaching and training to other employees within job area.
• May manage projects, requiring delegation of work and review of others’ work product.