Microbiology Analyst

Microbiology Analyst

Position Summary

• Work Schedule: 12 hour rotating continental shifts (Days - 6am-6pm)

• This position is 100% on-site at the Windsor site.

This position is located in Windsor, Ontario, one of two sites located in Canada offering softgel development and manufacturing capabilities for the Pharmaceutical and Consumer Health industries.  We have a broad range of integrated formulation, manufacturing, analytical and packaging services to offer full-service turnkey solutions.

Reporting to the Quality Control Laboratory Supervisor, the Quality Control Microbiology Analyst is responsible for coordinating and performing laboratory activities/projects including analysis of raw materials, finished products, and stability samples. The Microbiology Analyst is part of a scientific team that assists in the advancement, research and development of pharmaceutical products produced by the organization.

The Role:

• Sample and test raw materials, finished products and stability samples using microbial methods described in compendia references or in-house methods, as required.

• Responsible for environmental monitoring sampling and testing.

• Responsible for speciation, growth promotion, and stock culture maintenance.

• Perform routine monitoring/calibration of designated lab equipment, as required and prepare media and reagents as required.

• Maintain laboratory environment in a safe and clean manner such as laboratory/equipment cleaning, glassware washing, storing of supplies, etc.

• Train, advise, and assist laboratory personnel as required (e.g. methods, procedures, tests, etc.).

• Comply with SOPs and GMPs at all times.

• Perform other duties as required.

The Candidate:

• Bachelor’s degree in science, Microbiology or related field is required.

• 2+ years of experience as a lab analyst concentrating in microbiology preferred.

• Experience working in a pharmaceutical and/or GMP facility is an asset.

• Strong technical/scientific background. and knowledge of laboratory techniques, terminology, equipment and materials.

• Effective attention to detail and a high degree of accuracy and demonstrate applicable ethics and due diligence.

• Good communication (written and verbal), and interpersonal skills

• This position does not qualify for sponsorship.

• Candidates with non-Canadian credentials must provide an evaluation confirming the Canadian equivalency of the credentials as determined by the Alliance of Credential Evaluation Services of Canada (ACESC) such as WES.

• The employee's role frequently involves sitting and utilizing hands and fingers for tasks such as handling, feeling, and keyboard manipulation, necessitating manual dexterity.

• Occasionally, the position requires standing, walking, reaching, bending, twisting, stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling, alongside close vision capabilities and potential exposure to chemicals.

Pay:

The start hourly rate for this position is $33.35/Hr. Catalent is a global employer, and this compensation does not reflect positions that work in other countries.

Why You Should Join Catalent:

• Comprehensive Benefit Package (Health, Dental, Vision, & Life Insurance)

• Group Retirement Savings –Registered Pension Plan (RPP) with employer contributions.

• Employee Reward & Recognition programs.

• Opportunities for professional and personal development & growth including tuition reimbursement

Catalent offers rewarding opportunities to further your career!  Join the global drug development and delivery leader and help us bring over 7,000 life-saving and life-enhancing products to patients around the world. Catalent is an exciting and growing international company where employees work directly with pharma, biopharma and consumer health companies of all sizes to advance new medicines from early development to clinical trials and to the market. Catalent produces more than 70 billion doses per year, and each one will be used by someone who is counting on us. Join us in making a difference. 

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Catalent is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate based on any characteristic protected by local law.

If you require reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process due to a disability, you may submit your request by sending an email, and confirming your request for an accommodation and include the job number, title and location to DisabilityAccommodations@catalent.com. This option is reserved for individuals who require accommodation due to a disability. Information received will be processed by a U.S. Catalent employee and then routed to a local recruiter who will provide assistance to ensure appropriate consideration in the application or hiring process.

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