MicroBiologist

Microbiologist

Seeking a Microbiologist to support the implementation of new methods and equipment/instrumentation by performing required testing in support of validations, qualifications, or suitability testing.

Conducts routine sampling and microbiological analyses of environmental monitoring and a variety of clean utility systems using aseptic technique and in compliance with established procedures and regulatory requirements.

Must be capable of maintaining laboratory documentation associated with testing and investigations in areas of assigned responsibility.

Must analyze, evaluate, and interpret data, notifying clients of results and assisting to resolve issues, if applicable.

Identify and report any discrepancies from normal procedures or practices.

Maintains a level of technical knowledge and understanding in the assigned area of responsibility, including use of equipment and instrumentation and is able to troubleshoot problems, if they occur.

Support the implementation of new methods and equipment/instrumentation by performing required testing in support of validations, qualifications, or suitability testing.

Must update and write new procedures, protocols, and reports, as requested.

This position is a team-based position that requires rotating shift work, weekends, holidays and overtime.

Knowledge of aseptic technique, environmental monitoring, and microbiological Quality Control testing and procedures preferred.

Excellent manual dexterity and aseptic technique.

Demonstrate ability to complete sampling or testing assignments in a timely and compliant manner, with minimal supervision.

Perform limited interpretation of data.

Knowledge of cGMPs and compendia testing preferred.

Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Synectics offers eligible employees and their dependents healthcare coverage through BlueCross BlueShield of Illinois. Eligibility begins on the 1st day of the calendar month following 60 days of continuous full time employment with Synectics. Premiums are subsidized by Synectics.

Synectics offers eligible employees and their dependents a dental plan through MetLife. Eligibility begins on the 1st day of the calendar month following 60 days of continuous full time employment with Synectics.

Synectics offers eligible employees vision insurance through VSP. Eligibility begins on the 1st day of the calendar month following 60 days of continuous full time employment with Synectics.

The Synectics Inc. Investment Savings Retirement Plan. Synectics offers all employees who are 21 years of age or older the opportunity to invest in the 401(k) Plan on the first of the month following at least 1 calendar year after employment begins.

Synectics is an equal opportunity employer.