Microbiology Associate II

Why join Ajinomoto Bio-Pharma?

Our mission is to help improve the health of humankind.

We are a fully integrated contract development and manufacturing organization with sites in Belgium, United States, Japan, and India providing comprehensive development, cGMP manufacturing, and aseptic fill finish services. We pride ourselves in offering a unique environment in which the work we do every day plays a crucial role in society.

We hope to inspire employees to come to work engaged and ready to give their all. This allows Ajinomoto Bio-Pharma to meet the commitments it makes to partners, patients and employees.

Total Rewards package designed to make your life better:

We offer health benefits, annual performance bonus, generous paid time off, paid parental leave, matching 401k contributions (immediate vesting), tuition reimbursement, employee discount program and much more!

Your next career move:

We are currently seeking a Microbiology Associate II. This position is responsible for supporting manufacturing at Ajinomoto Bio-Pharma Services. The Microbiology Associate II may focus in a specialized area and provide routine analysis and testing according to standard operating procedures in any of the following areas: Gram stain, Endotoxin, Total Organic Carbon, Bioburden, Conductivity, Nitrates, Biological, Indicator Testing, Growth Promotion, Bioburden Product Qualification, Endotoxin Product Qualifications, Non-viable particulate monitoring, Viable Air Monitoring, Surface Viable Monitoring, Personnel Monitoring, and Enumeration.

Responsibilities:

• Performs routine Environmental Monitoring (EM) for manufacturing suites and sampling labs
• Performs sampling of utilities including water, steam, and compressed gasses.
• Acceptable gowning technique for daily entry into aseptic environment
• Compiles and enters generated data into electronic databases.
• Review of generated data as a technical expert.
• Performs laboratory-testing including, but not limited to: enumeration, subcultures, Gram stains bacterial colonies, routine water testing, raw material and facility release testing and/or product testing.
• Perform product qualification testing and compiles reports.
• Assist in investigations for determination of root cause, corrections, and corrective/preventative actions for deviations, excursions and audit findings.
• Maintains lab area including routine cleaning of benches, incubators, refrigerators, and Biological Safety Cabinets.
• Ensure labs are operating in audit ready state.
• Follows Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to perform work in compliance with cGMPs.
• Trains new Associates on SOPs and assists in qualification tasks as assigned by senior team members.
• Provide input into technical documents such as validations, SOPs, Quality Control Qualification reports, Quality Event investigations, audit responses and trend reports with assistance from senior team members.
• Suggests possible preventative and corrective measures to improve department and works with senior team members to execute.
• Assists in data gathering and compilation for facility trending.
• Perform Batch release documentation generation and assist with lot release.
• Complies with training due dates and is accountable for training on various department functions.
• Regular and reliable attendance on a full time basis in adherence with posted schedule
• Responsible for exhibiting professional behavior with both internal and external business associates that reflects positively on the company and is consistent with the company's policies and practices.
• Embodies Aji Bio-Pharma's cultural values and aligns daily actions with department goals and company culture.

Requirements:

• High School Diploma required. Bachelor's degree in a Life Sciences discipline preferred.
• Two to Four (2-4) years of relevant experience in cGMP/laboratory environment or equivalent.
• Experience with aseptic techniques, troubleshooting, and data entry.
• Ability to perform testing in a highly accurate and reproducible manner.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
• Detail oriented with strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently, within prescribed guidelines, or as a team member.
• Demonstrated ability to follow detailed directions in a laboratory environment.

The anticipated hourly range for candidates who will work in California is $23.03 - $30.23

The final salary offered to a successful candidate will be dependent on several factors that may include but are not limited to the type and length of experience within the job, type and length of experience within the job, type and length of experience within the industry, education, etc. Ajinomoto Bio-Pharma Services is a multi-state employer and this salary range may not reflect positions that work in other states. If you meet the requirements above, and would like to apply for this position, please visit our website at www.ajibio-pharma.com and click on the "Careers" section. Please be sure to note where you saw our ad posting.

New hires will be asked to complete a background check and drug screen as a condition of employment.

For Los Angeles applicants, we abide by the Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring. Learn more about the policy here: FCIHO

We are an EOE dedicated to a diverse work force and Drug Free work environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

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