Position Summary

Exela Pharma Sciences, LLC., seeks an experienced Microbiologist I (Environmental Monitoring Technician) to join our team in Lenoir, NC. The Microbiologist I will provide support to the Quality Control Microbiology Laboratory for Exela Pharma Sciences’ sterile manufacturing facility.

Job Responsibilities

Responsibilities:

• Support production operations by means of EM sampling of classified manufacturing, filling, and support areas and operations personnel.
• Support daily EM laboratory operations and process/equipment qualification activities, as necessary.
• Ensures compliance with current Good Manufacturing Practice (cGMP) and maintain constant inspection-readiness.
• Ensures that data-integrity is maintained
• Participate in process streamlining and continuous performance improvement.
• Responsible for maintaining a safe work environment, working safely and accountable for supporting all company goals.
• EM Technician requires gowning certification, and repeatedly aseptically gown daily.
• Strong computer skills, documentation skills, and attention to detail.

Basic Requirements:

• High School Diploma or equivalent, Associates degree preferred.
• Understanding of cGMP
• Excellent written and oral communication skills and ability to collaborate and interact with a team.
• Work in a dynamic and fast paced environment with potential to work shifts and weekends.
• Must be able to lift 30 pounds and be able to pass, push, and pull to execute specific aspects of job duty.
• Must be able to stand / walk for extended periods of time.
• Environmental Monitoring experience preferred.
• Experience in Aseptic manufacturing or production, QC, QA, Technical Services, or Regulatory is desirable.
• Ability to focus on continuous improvement.
• Understanding of compliance requirements and regulatory expectations for lab systems.

Additional Information:

• Minimal travel required between buildings
• 12 hour shifts on 2-2-3 schedule

EOE, including disability/vets.