Microbiologist

Scientist with Microbiology, Endotoxin/LER, and Sterile Filtration Experience (Onsite Job in Thousand Oaks, CA)Location: Thousand Oaks, CA Terms: Contract W2Duration : 06 Months Contract (Will Get Extended for Long)Description:Hybrid set up: All candidates must be willing to work 5 days onsite when needed but can also be a remote depending on the schedule or agreement with the hiring manager.All candidates must be near the location for onsite work.Working Schedule: Dayshift 8 - 5 PMIdeal candidate: Candidates that have industry experience in biopharmaceutical manufacturing.Job Description:Scientist will support microbiology related methods such as, endotoxin, bioburden, sterility and other compendial methods associated with microbial control. Hands on laboratory work include method troubleshooting, and involvement in evaluating new technologies related to rapid microbiology methods, including developing and executing feasibility and/or validation studies.The candidate will need to work in the laboratory to support feasibility and/or validation studies (time spent in lab varies depending on projects). Experience in pharmaceutical/biotechnology microbiology and manufacturing are preferred.The candidate would be a part of a team that supports various microbiology methods in various stages of the product life cycle. This team supports programs/methods at locations throughout the company. The Scientist collaborates with representatives from key functions within Process Development, Manufacturing, and Quality.Basic Qualifications:Doctorate Degree OR Master’s Degree and 4 years of Scientific Experience OR Bachelor’s degree and 6 years of Scientific experiencePreferred Qualifications:• Prior experience in Microbiological Quality at the technical level, including experience with sterile filtration validations• Advanced understanding and hands-on experience in various analytical platform such as compendial microbial methods, rapid methods for microbial detection/identification and advanced technologies for detection of bacteriaSkill Sets: Experience in QC Microbiology LabKnowledgeable on regulations (FDA CFRs, EMA Annex 1, Pharmacopeias)Experience in troubleshooting methods (endotoxin/LER) and sterile filter validation.Day to Day Responsibilities: Candidate will work on validations/studies to support QC labs as needed (e.g., rapid micro methods, LER troubleshooting)Help develop/execute sterile filter validations internally at clientAttend meetings with QCAssist in reviewing regulation and pharmacopeia changes and determine overall impact at client, as well as protocols/summary reports executed by contract testing labs.