Senior Scientist, Microbiology And Sterility Assurance

GSK

Upper Merion, Pennsylvania, United States
Onsite
Bachelor's degree in microbiology or related field
3 years hands-on pharmaceutical microbiology experience
Experience with environmental monitoring and aseptic techniques
This role leads microbiology and sterility assurance activities to ensure medicines reach patients safely within a sterile R&D manufacturing facility

Job Summary

  • This role leads microbiology and sterility assurance activities to ensure medicines reach patients safely within a sterile R&D manufacturing facility.
  • The position requires leading investigations of unexpected results, driving corrective actions, and developing SOPs that support product release.
  • Candidates will collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement contamination control strategies while working onsite 3-4 days per week.

Matching Summary

This role leads microbiology and sterility assurance activities to ensure medicines reach patients safely within a sterile R&D manufacturing facility.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Bachelor's degree in Microbiology or related field
  • 3 years hands-on pharmaceutical microbiology experience
  • Experience with environmental monitoring and aseptic techniques
  • Knowledge of cGMP principles and regulatory standards
  • Proficiency in bioburden, sterility, and endotoxin testing

Nice-to-have

  • Master's degree in Microbiology or related field
  • Experience with method development and validation
  • Familiarity with pharmacopeial microbiology standards
  • Experience using LIMS and electronic documentation
  • Ability to lead technical investigations clearly

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Microbiology, Biology, Biotechnology, or related discipline
  • Minimum 3 years' hands-on experience in pharmaceutical or sterile manufacturing
  • Experience performing bioburden, sterility, endotoxin testing, and microbial identifications
  • Working knowledge of cGMP principles and regulatory quality standards

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