QC Scientist Microbiologist

Artech is the 10th Largest IT Staffing Company in the US, according to Staffing Industry Analysts' 2012 annual report. Artech provides technical expertise to fill gaps in clients' immediate skill-sets availability, deliver emerging technology skill-sets, refresh existing skill base, allow for flexibility in project planning and execution phases, and provide budgeting/financial flexibility by offering contingent labor as a variable cost.

The QC Scientist I will provide testing and technical support in the QC laboratories.

These functions include:
Collection, processing and testing of chemical components, bulk products, raw materials, packaging components, finished products, in-process materials, scale up, and cleaning validation samples to conform to specifications and standard operating procedures (
SOPs
).

Maintain inventory of testing supplies, temperature monitoring, water sample collection and testing, environmental monitoring and other duties as assigned. This position will have a general knowledge of SOPs, USP and other applicable pharmacopeia. Performs tasks with some guidance, but demonstrates the ability to comprehend and perform with experience.

They will support the review, data generation and/or writing of technical documents such as SOPs, laboratory investigations, test protocols and annual product reviews.

This position complies with cGMP, safety training and regulations. Maintain an environment of respect and teamwork with all coworkers. All employees are required to cultivate an environment of quality & compliance in their actions.

This includes attending all required training, adhering to the processes & procedures of their role and the company and displaying the highest level of integrity.

Those who manage others are required to ensure their employees are trained appropriately, create & maintain an environment that promotes employee involvement and doing things right the first time.

A minimum of Bachelor's Degree in Microbiology, Chemistry, Biology, Natural Science, Medical Technology, or related science is required.

Minimum 1 year of GMP/GLP microbiology lab experience in a pharmaceutical and/or OTC and/or regulated environment is required.

Experience performing routine laboratory activities is required.

Basic knowledge/exposure of a LIMS system is preferred. Strict compliance with good documentation practices and aseptic techniques is required.

Ability to work independently, manage timeline and decision making is preferred.

This candidate will be based in Fort Washington, PA and will be required to travel less than 10% domestically.