• Microbiologist

    Actalent (Shawnee, KS)


    Microbiologist

    Job Description

    The microbiologist will work on the Analytical Development team, focusing on method feasibility, development, and validation of all compendial microbiology-related methods for new product transfers to the site. This role involves collaborating closely with the microbiology QC team and project team, as well as occasionally interfacing directly with external customers as a technical subject matter expert.

    Responsibilities

    + Perform method feasibility, development, and validation for microbiological methods related to new product transfers.

    + Develop and validate compendial microbiological methods for sterile injection, non-sterile liquid suspension, and solid oral dose veterinary pharmaceutical products.

    + Collaborate with the microbiology QC and project teams.

    + Interface periodically with external customers as a technical subject matter expert.

    + Author and execute method development and validation protocols and reports.

    + Conduct sterility testing and validation of liquid injection products and sterile suspensions.

    + Perform endotoxin testing and validation using kinetic chromogenic or turbidimetric methods.

    + Carry out microbial limits testing and validation for non-sterile liquids, pastes, suspensions, and raw materials.

    + Execute subvisible particulate testing using light obscuration and microscopy.

    + Contribute to media growth promotion and microbial identification tasks.

    Essential Skills

    + Bachelor’s degree in a scientific field with 4+ years of experience.

    + Experience in a cGMP FDA 21CFR210/211 pharmaceutical manufacturing quality control role.

    + Proficiency in method development and validation protocol authoring.

    + Experience in sterility USP <71> testing and method validation.

    + Endotoxin USP <85> testing and method validation experience.

    + Microbial Limits Testing USP <61> and <62> experience.

    + Subvisible particulate testing per USP <788> experience.

    + Knowledge of media growth promotion and microbial identification.

    Additional Skills & Qualifications

    + Method development/validation.

    + Aseptic technique.

    + Endotoxin.

    + Bioburden.

    + Sterility.

    + Particulate Testing

    + ELISA.

    + Cell culture.

     

    Work Environment

     

    Monday to Friday from 8 AM to 5 PM.

    Pay and Benefits

    The pay range for this position is $35.00 - $48.00/hr.

     

    Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

     

    • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

     

    Workplace Type

     

    This is a fully onsite position in Shawnee,KS.

     

    Application Deadline

     

    This position is anticipated to close on Jun 2, 2025.

    About Actalent

    Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

     

    The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

     

    If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing due to a disability, please email [email protected] (%[email protected]) for other accommodation options.