Quality Control Microbiologist I

The Quality Control Microbiology Group at the MU Research Reactor is seeking candidates for our open Quality Control Microbiologist I position.

The responsibilities for this position include the following: 

• Training on and adherence to written procedures for cGMP (current good manufacturing practices – part of the FDA’s guidelines for production and quality control in the pharmaceutical industry) documentation, data review, equipment use and maintenance, cleanroom gowning and etiquette, cleanroom cleaning and disinfection, aseptic technique and aseptic gowning, radiation and laboratory safety, reports and investigations, and analytical testing
• Environmental monitoring (measurement of viable and non-viable particles using dedicated equipment such as air samplers and particle counters, microbiological test media incubation, enumeration and characterization/identification of microbial isolates, documentation and review of test results to ensure compliance with established alert/action levels and limits for the associated ISO classification of the test area, data entry and statistical analysis of trends, investigation of adverse events/trends for root cause analysis and corrective and preventive action, summary report generation, submission of documentation for review and archival
• Sterility, endotoxin, and bioburden testing of radiopharmaceutical APIs (active pharmaceutical ingredients)/products and components
• Cleaning and disinfection of cleanrooms and related equipment on a routine basis using dedicated disinfectants and techniques per a written procedure
• Inventory management (tracking expiration/calibration due dates, restocking materials/equipment, proper disposal of expired materials, etc.)
• Performance of qualification procedures for equipment and test materials, including microbiological media
• Routine review of and response to excursions for digital temperature and humidity datalogger data
• Writing reports, investigations, instructions, and standard operating procedures
• Training of colleagues on procedures performed by the QC microbiology group
• Method development and validation testing as needed

New members of the Quality Control Microbiology group receive comprehensive training to develop the unique set of skills and knowledge that apply to the work we do so this position is ideal for candidates with a growth mindset who are highly observant and have an aptitude for critical thinking and learning new skills and information.

The Quality Control Microbiology group has an established progression plan that can provide group members with a reliable means of achieving advancements and raises as they acquire higher levels of training and skills in the position.

Successful candidates will be fluent and effective communicators with exceptional organizational and time management skills. They must demonstrate the following durable skills: leadership, character, collaboration, communication, creativity, critical thinking, mindfulness, growth mindset, and fortitude. Additionally, confidentiality, integrity, and a commitment to university values in their actions.

Must be available for reliable and consistent onsite work during business hours and occasional evenings and weekends.