<div class="WordSection1"> Job Summary: Under limited supervision and guidance of the Microbiology management team, the Microbiologist is responsible for: testing of finished products, bulks, and raw materials using various microbial analysis. Read, calculated, and recorded analysis data to produce a report. Responsible for PET, Method suitability, Growth Promotion, water testing and Environmental testing. Primary Duties & Responsibilities: <ul> <li>Performs routine microbiological testing of products, raw materials, components, and controlled environments according to site Standard Operating Procedures and compendial methods.</li> <li>Bioburden Testing by rapid and pour plate method.</li> <li>Bringing samples, sorting, logging into books and get ready for testing.</li> <li>Aseptically Testing FG, Bulks and RM.</li> <li>Environmental testing (Production rooms, Manufacturing areas and warehouse with sampling booth). </li> <li>Total Heterotrophic Plate count of potable and process water.</li> <li>Preparation, sterilization, incubation, and growth promotion of culture media.</li> <li>Preparation and inventory of cultures for routine use.</li> <li>Identification of microbial organisms.</li> <li>Documents routine procedures following laboratory and company guidelines.</li> <li>Data entry using Good Documentation Practices.</li> <li>Assists in non-conformance investigations including deviations, and OOT/OOS related to product results.</li> <li>PET and Method Suitability for all OTC finished products.</li> <li>Cleaning of Incubators and Refrigerators. </li> <li>Calibration of Lab equipments. </li> <li>Review books, binding new books, and organizing the lab documents.</li> <li>Perform other tasks as assigned by the Manager.</li> </ul> Working Relationships/Key Stakeholders: <ul> <li>Solid and Cooperative working relationships with planning, production, purchasing, accounting, warehousing, and human resources departments.</li> </ul> Qualifications & Competencies: <ul> <li>Bachelor’s degree in scientific discipline required. Four - Five years’ experience in the GMP industry environment preferably a Microbiology or Environmental laboratory.</li> <li>Ability to meet attendance standards, required to work a minimum 40-hr week. </li> <li>Must be detail-oriented, precise, and consistent in laboratory data entries and stability sample information in the stability database.</li> <li>Must be flexible to adapt to changes in assignment and be ready to accept any work assigned by laboratory management.</li> <li>Strong skills with Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Office, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc.)</li> <li>Extensive knowledge of cGMP & GLP.</li> <li>Knowledge and understanding of domestic & international regulations (FDA, TGA and ICH), guidelines and practices for cosmetics and OTC products.</li> <li>Computer proficiency in MS word, excel, outlook, ability to use enterprise software, preferably LIMS or related systems.</li> <li>Is open-minded, self-confident, self-motivated, and cooperative.</li> <li>Must be detail oriented, ability to work as a team with strong interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills.</li> <li>Is enthusiastic about problem solving and motivational toward the team.</li> </ul> Trust 8 Competencies </div> <div class="WordSection2"> Below is a list of Trust 8 Competencies designed to help employees at Shiseido Americas succeed as the company continues to evolve and innovate. <ol> <li>Think Big: Adapt a big-picture perspective. Deliver new values through creativity. </li> <li>Take Risks: Embrace Risk, Practice “Trial and Error and Trial”.</li> <li>Hands On: Consider Front-line realities when making decisions. Take the lead from end to end.</li> </ol> </div> <div class="WordSection3"> <ol start="4"> <li>Collaborate: Leverage the diverse capabilities of colleagues.</li> <li>Be Open: Create an environment that encourages everyone to speak up.</li> <li>Act with Integrity: Be sincere and humble at all times.</li> <li>Be Accountable: Commit to the goal. Take accountability for the execution.</li> <li>Applaud Success: Create a culture that celebrates success.</li> </ol> </div>

Microbiologist II/III (East Windsor, NJ, US) @ Shiseido

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