Job Summary Required Qualifications
We are seeking an experienced Microbiologist for a temporary opportunity supporting microbiology laboratory operations in a regulated pharmaceutical manufacturing environment in Barceloneta, PR. This role is ideal for a detail-oriented laboratory professional with hands-on experience in microbiological testing, laboratory instrumentation, and computerized laboratory systems.
The Microbiologist will play an important role in supporting product quality, environmental monitoring, and laboratory compliance.
Key Responsibilities
- Perform microbiological testing, including Total Count, Environmental Monitoring, Growth Promotion, DNA Identification, Membrane Filtration, Cleaning, and RODAC testing.
- Operate and maintain laboratory equipment such as Laminar Flow Hoods, Conductivity Meters, pH meters, incubators, TOC analyzers, and autoclaves.
- Execute laboratory testing according to established procedures, pharmaceutical quality standards, and regulated documentation requirements.
- Use laboratory computer systems, including LIMS, SAP, and LabX, for testing, data entry, documentation, and sample management.
- Maintain accurate laboratory records and support routine microbiology laboratory activities in compliance with applicable procedures.
Compensation and Benefits
- Pay rate: $33.66 per hour.
- Job type: Temporary.
- Location: Barceloneta, Puerto Rico.
- Schedule options: Sunday through Thursday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, or Tuesday through Saturday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Microbiology.
- 3–5 years of experience working in a pharmaceutical or manufacturing environment.
- Hands-on experience with microbiological laboratory testing and techniques.
- Experience operating laboratory instrumentation and computerized laboratory systems.
- Familiarity with LIMS, SAP, and LabX is required.
- Bachelor's degree in Microbiology is required.
- 3 to 5 years of experience in a pharmaceutical or manufacturing environment is required.
- Hands-on experience with microbiological laboratory testing, sample handling, and aseptic laboratory techniques.
- Experience with Total Count, Growth Promotion, DNA Identification, Membrane Filtration, Cleaning, RODAC testing, and Environmental Monitoring.
- Working knowledge of laboratory equipment, including Laminar Flow Hoods, Conductivity Meters, pH meters, incubators, TOC analyzers, and autoclaves.
- Required experience with LIMS, SAP, and LabX.
- Strong attention to detail, documentation accuracy, and ability to follow established procedures in a regulated environment.
- Ability to work effectively in a team-based laboratory setting while maintaining quality, compliance, and productivity standards.
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