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IFF Microbiologist II in Newark, Delaware
Microbiologist II
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Date:Jun 13, 2024
Location: Newark, DE, US, 19711
Company: IFF Family of Companies
Requisition ID : 502344
Job Description
An exciting opportunity to join our team as a Microbiologist II in Newark, DE is available! In this position, you will perform microbiological evaluation of environmental swabs, raw material, intermediate, process, and finished products to ensure product meets customer specification, GMP, and consumer safety standards. You will make risk analysis and usage decision of non-conformances, generate test result documentation, and provide technical assistance for internal and external customers.
You will spend your time…
Technical/Functional
Perform testing associated with the QC chemistry lab;
Microbiology Laboratory responsibilities: Accurately and consistently perform USP Micro-bial Limits testing of raw materials, in-process samples, environmental samples, and fin-ished product;
Prepare and qualify media;
Assist in test method validation;
Assist in equipment qualification;
Write Laboratory Investigations and assist in writing Quality Investigations when necessary;
Collect and test pretreatment (water building), purified water samples (Colloidal 1 & 2), other locations as procedurally required;
Perform routine maintenance and calibration procedures on laboratory equipment;
Provide support for laboratory investigations and customer complaints;
Maintain sufficient levels of inventory of basic chemical reagents and media in the lab;
Perform environmental monitoring of plant, packaging areas and certain laboratory areas as procedurally required;
Report results via LIMS and communicate test results and pertinent information to appropri-ate persons;
Sample finished product containers or raw material containers
Deliver isolates for identification to Accugenix;
Perform daily and weekly laboratory cleaning;
Conduct calibrations and maintain records for the lab calibration program;
Provide general lab support by maintaining samples and consumable supplies and follow up on maintenance work orders;
Investigate and make recommendations with respect to plant investigations;
Participate in the training of new analysts. Provide training support for entry level analysts as necessary;
Perform instrument troubleshooting;
Must be able to adapt to changing requirements in the lab;
This position requires weekend work.
May require support for analytical lab and perform functions of the QC analyst as neces-sary;
Job Requirements
Education / Experience
B.S. Degree in Microbiology, Biological Sciences, Food Science or equivalent experience
2-5 years experience in a microbiology laboratory
Experience with basic laboratory equipment testing procedures
Experience with microbiology protocols and biohazards
Knowledge/Skills/Competencies
Requires ability to prioritize and to work efficiently;
Good written and verbal communications skills;
Math and analytical skills (ability to perform calculations) and familiarity with statistical techniques;
Learning on the Fly;
Listening;
Organizing;
Action Oriented;
Functional/Technical Skills;
Time Management;
Interpersonal Savvy;
Customer Focus;
Timely Decision Making;
Planning;
Problem Solving;
Presentation Skills;
Negotiating;
Priority Setting.
The Pharma Solutions business will be taking on its next chapter of growth as a trusted partner for the pharmaceutical industry with the announcement to sell Pharma Solutions to Roquette. This move will position Pharma Solutions to expand its industry leadership through continued investment in innovation to meet the evolving needs of pharmaceutical manufacturers and developers worldwide. The sale is presently expected to close in the first half of 2025, pending regulatory approvals and other closing conditions. The Pharma Solutions business unit will remain a part of IFF until close and, at such time, it will transition to Roquette. In applying for this position, you acknowledge your awareness that the position is a part of the Pharma Solutions business unit and has been identified to transition to Roquette.
We are a global leader in taste, scent and nutrition, offering our customers a broader range of natural solutions and accelerating our growth strategy. At IFF, we believe that your uniqueness unleashes our potential. We value the diverse mosaic of the ethnicity, national origin, race, age, sex or veteran status. We strive for an inclusive workplace that allows each of our colleagues to bring their authentic self to work regardless of their religion, gender identity & expression, sexual orientation, or disability.
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