Associate Microbiology Scientist

TekWissen LLC

High Point, NC

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$15–$21
SKILLS
Analysis Skills, Biology, Biotech and Pharmaceutical, Communication Skills, Corporate Policies, Cross-Functional, Detail Oriented, Diversity, Documentation, Drug Manufacturing, GLP (Good Laboratory Practices), GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices), Healthcare, Identify Issues, Instrumentation, Investigative Reports, Laboratory Equipment, Laboratory Operations, Laboratory Techniques, Laboratory Testing, Leading Edge Technology, Maintain Compliance, Manufacturing Equipment Maintenance, Materials Testing, Microbiology, Operational Support, Organizational Skills, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Problem Solving Skills, Product Development, Purchasing/Procurement, Quality Assurance Methodology, Quality Metrics, Regulatory Compliance, Regulatory Requirements, Scientific Research, Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), Team Player, Testing, Workforce Management, Writing Skills
LOCATION
High Point, NC
POSTED
5 days ago
Overview:
TekWissen is a global workforce management provider headquartered in Ann Arbor, Michigan that offers strategic talent solutions to our clients worldwide. The job opportunity is for one of our clients specializing in biotechnology product development services. Our client is dedicated to supplying laboratory equipment, chemicals, supplies, and services essential in healthcare, scientific research, safety, and education. As the global leader in serving the field of science, our client boasts an annual revenue of around $40 billion with a mission to empower customers to make the world healthier, cleaner, and safer. Our client's global team is committed to delivering an unparalleled blend of cutting-edge technologies, convenient procurement options, and pharmaceutical services under their industry-leading brands.
Position: Associate Microbiology Scientist
Location: High Point, NC 27265
Duration: 12 Months
Job Type: Temporary Assignment
Work Type: Onsite
Shift Timings: Monday to Friday from 08:00 AM to 05:00 PM
Summary
The Scientist I Microbiology / Associate Microbiology Scientist is responsible for conducting microbiological and environmental testing of pharmaceutical raw materials, finished products, and stability samples using validated internal and compendial methods. The role involves performing laboratory testing, documenting and communicating analytical results, maintaining laboratory equipment, ensuring compliance with GMP/GLP standards, and supporting quality and regulatory requirements within a pharmaceutical manufacturing environment.
Responsibilities
  • Perform microbiological and environmental testing of pharmaceutical raw materials, finished products, and stability samples using validated internal and compendial methods.
  • Implement validated microbiological test methods for pharmaceutical raw materials and finished products.
  • Recognize, investigate, and report out-of-specification (OOS), unexpected, or non-routine analytical results, and recommend appropriate solutions.
  • Maintain, calibrate, and troubleshoot analytical instrumentation as required.
  • Accurately document testing procedures, analytical data, and results in accordance with laboratory procedures and documentation systems.
  • Clearly communicate analytical findings and testing outcomes to internal stakeholders.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional departments to support laboratory operations.
  • Maintain cleanliness and organization of laboratory workspaces, equipment, and testing materials.
  • Perform all laboratory activities in compliance with Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), Good Laboratory Practices (GLP), and safety guidelines.
  • Ensure ongoing compliance with company policies, quality standards, and regulatory requirements.
Required Skills
  • Bachelor's degree in a scientific discipline is required, preferably Biology or a related Life Sciences field.
  • No prior experience required.
  • Experience in a GMP microbiology laboratory is preferred.
  • Microbiological and environmental testing techniques.
  • Familiarity with pharmaceutical laboratory testing methods.
  • Basic knowledge of GMP, GLP, and laboratory documentation practices.
  • Experience with analytical instrumentation and troubleshooting is preferred.
  • Understanding of OOS investigations and laboratory quality practices.
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills.
  • Excellent attention to detail.
  • Good analytical and problem-solving abilities.
  • Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
  • Strong organizational and documentation skills.
  • Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
TekWissen Group is an equal opportunity employer supporting workforce diversity.

About the Company

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TekWissen LLC

WE THE TEKWISSEN PEOPLE

TekWissen offers you a broader portfolio of services, industry-leading solutions, and the meaningful innovations that give you greater flexibility and speed to respond to market dynamics, reduced costs and risk to improve enterprise performance, and increased productivity to enable growth.

To keep pace with global market demands, TekWissen keeps its finger on the pulse of change. Our organized approach to guiding a project from its inception to closure. Managing projects is becoming more and more important as we enter the digital era. To cope with the pace that this transition demands, a method is required to manage projects so they can yield quality work, while incorporating efficient use of time and resources.

Project involves identifying which quality standards are relevant to the project and determining how to satisfy them.

It is important to perform quality planning during the Planning Process and should be done alongside the other project planning processes because changes in the quality will likely require changes in the other planning processes, or the desired product quality may require a detailed risk analysis of an identified problem. It is important to remember that quality should be planned, designed, then built in, not added on after the fact.

Capabilities and accomplishments in one TekWissen business enhance the opportunity for success in the others. Put simply, TekWissen's unique combination of attributes promotes success.



COMPANY SIZE
100 to 499 employees
INDUSTRY
Computer/IT Services
FOUNDED
2009
WEBSITE
http://www.tekwissen.com/