Microbiologist II

Microbiologist II - First Shift - Newark, DE

IFF is seeking an excellent Microbiologist II in Newark, DE to work with raw material, intermediate and finished products, making pass / fail decision. Makes risk analysis and usage decision of non-conformances. Provides technical assistance for Internal and external customers. Generates microbiological documentation.

The IFF Newark Delaware site is a part of IFF Pharma Solutions business and is a leading supplier to the food and pharmaceutical industries.

Successful candidate will have:

• Knowledge of Industry & Regulation
• Excellent technical depth and aptitude with microbiology testing.
• Outstanding working knowledge of regulatory compliance requirements, good manufacturing practice (GMP) / good laboratory practice (GLP).
• Ability to determine which specific tests to be performed on each raw material or product as it is received in the lab.
• Ability to train & mentor the microbiologist I & II.
• Ability to prepare, culture, and examination of samples for microbiological testing.
• Excellent interpretation of results of microbiological testing and accurate documentation of those results.
• Ability to recognize and initiate OOS/Lab Failure documentation.
• Ability to organize and maintaining data files, outside testing results, and informational tables used for the determination of test procedures.
• Excellent in microbial identifications.
• Skillful in Project Management skills.
• Knowledge of Financial analysis, legal framework, and business drivers.
• Deep understanding of project people and Management knowledge
• Solid Knowledge of the whole flow of supply chain management.
• Understanding of the critical control point.
• Ability to Influence teams and work in diverse groups of people & roles.
• Ability to work independently to manage work progression and time.
• Shows initiative beyond the scope of a project/task.
• Ability to actively provide feedback to colleagues, is open to discussion & proactively recommends Improvements.
• Ability to actively solicit feedback from managers & others to prioritize improvements.
• Understanding of people & adapts feedback & managerial skills to accommodate various personalities.

Required:

• B.S. Degree in Microbiology, Biological Sciences, Food Science or equivalent experience.
• Excellent technical depth and aptitude with microbiology testing are required.
• Solid hands-on experience with product development & quality control testing of parenteral and other sterile drugs is required
• ERP system knowledge, preferred SAP knowledge.
• Knowledge of relevant FDA and USP requirements/guidelines & their application to the development of various development products.
• Knowledge & experience in environmental monitoring/testing of clean rooms and aseptic processing as per GMP requirements.
• Regression and acceptance testing cycle experience.