Microbiologist III MT

Rockline Industries
United States, Tennessee, Morristown
328 Hamblen Avenue (Show on map)
Mar 26, 2025
Description POSITION SUMMARY: The Microbiologist will be responsible for maintaining audit-ready status and ensuring compliance for the laboratory. This role will provide leadership to the Chemists and Microbiologists, levels I and II through testing, validation and training. ESSENTIAL ACCOUNTABILITIES: Ensure testing compliance meets the requirements of ISO, USP, CFT, cGMP, and GLP, in the Micro-laboratory Maintain the Micro-lab in Audit Ready mode. Provide accurate product, raw material and Environmental monitoring microanalysis data. Provide advanced trouble shooting skills, related to Micro incidents, to support continuous production. Regularly perform analytical laboratory analyses and report results to upper management when requested. Ensure daily or weekly maintenance of all Micro-laboratory instrumentation and media usage dates. Be the SME for all Micro-laboratory instrumentation and for aseptic training of Lab and Plant personnel. Provide Microbiological instrumentation training to all Chemists and Microbiologists, levels I and II. Provide training to all Chemists and Microbiologists on new and existing revisions to Lab WI and Test Methods. Review Micro results for other Microbiologists, to ensure RFT on results & report trends to Lab Manager. Demonstrate commitment to Rockline/Iatric's RRITE Values of Renew, Respect, Integrity, Teamwork, and Excellence. Associates have a direct and important role in ensuring that all work is performed in a safe manner. Effectiveness in carrying out this responsibility is part of each associate's essential accountabilities. Contribute to a cooperative working effort by demonstrating a willingness to perform other job-related work, as needed or requested This position is designated as Safety-Sensitive (A safety-sensitive position is one in which the associate's inability or impaired ability to perform their job-related tasks could result in a direct threat to the associate's safety or the safety of others). QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: (To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each of the essential accountabilities satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.) BS/BA degree in Chemistry A.C.S., BS degree in Chemistry (Pre-med), BS degree in Biology discipline, BS degree in Physics Relevant experience required to qualify for the position. 5+ years in an FDA or Clinical QC Lab w/ Instrumentation, 10+ years in a Biology/Microbiology QC Lab w/ Instrumentation PHYSICAL AND MENTAL REQUIREMENTS: (The physical demands described here are representatives of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions) Frequent standing Frequent carrying and lifting 0-10 pounds Constant reading, writing, reasoning/analyzing Exposure to fumes and chemical hazards+ WORK ENVIRONMENT: (The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.) Office and Production Floor FLSA Status: Exempt Grade: 09 Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)