Microbiologist I

Under limited supervision and guidance of the Microbiology management team, the Microbiologist responsible for: testing of finished products, bulks, and raw materials using various microbial analysis. Read, calculated, and recorded analysis data to produce a report. Responsible for PET, Method suitability, Growth Promotion, water testing and Environmental testing.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

• Performs routine microbiological testing of products, raw materials, components, and controlled environments according to site Standard Operating Procedures and compendial methods.
• Bioburden Testing by rapid and pour plate method.
• Bringing samples, sorting, logging into books and get ready for testing.
• Aseptically Testing FG, Bulks and RM.
• Environmental testing (Production rooms, Manufacturing areas and warehouse with sampling booth).
• Total Heterotrophic Plate count of potable and process water.
• Preparation, sterilization, incubation, and growth promotion of culture media.
• Preparation and inventory of cultures for routine use.
• Identification of microbial organisms.
• Documents routine procedures following laboratory and company guidelines.
• Data entry using Good Documentation Practices.
• Assists in non-conformance investigations including deviations, and OOT/OOS related to product results.
• PET and Method Suitability for all OTC finished products.
• Cleaning of Incubators and Refrigerators.
• Calibration of Lab equipment's.
• Review books, binding new books, and organizing the lab documents.
• Perform other tasks as assigned by the Manager.

Working Relationships/Key stakeholders:

Solid and Cooperative working relationships with planning, production, purchasing, accounting, warehousing, and human resources departments.

Qualifications & Competencies:

• Bachelor’s degree in scientific discipline required. Four - Five years’ experience in the GMP industry environment preferably a Microbiology or Environmental laboratory.
• Ability to meet attendance standards, required to work a minimum 40-hr week.
• Must be detail-oriented, precise, and consistent in laboratory data entries and stability sample information in the stability database.
• Must be flexible to adapt to changes in assignment and be ready to accept any work assigned by laboratory management.
• Strong skills with Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Office, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc.)
• Extensive knowledge of cGMP & GLP.
• Knowledge and understanding of domestic & international regulations (FDA, TGA and ICH), guidelines and practices for cosmetics and OTC products.
• Computer proficiency in MS word, excel, outlook, ability to use enterprise software, preferably LIMS or related systems.
• Is open-minded, self-confident, self-motivated, and cooperative.
• Must be detail oriented, ability to work as a team with strong interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills.
• Is enthusiastic about problem solving and motivational toward the team.

Our Principles serve as the working principles that every Shiseido employee must follow. These eight working principles – known as “TRUST 8” – are based on the idea that mutual trust is the key to succeeding in Our Mission.

1. THINK BIG – Adapt a big-picture perspective. Deliver new values through creativity.

2. TAKE RISKS – Embrace risk. Practice “Trial & Error & Trial”.

3. HANDS ON – Consider front-line realities when making decisions. Take the lead from end-to-end.

4. COLLABORATE – Break free from the silo mentality. Leverage the diverse capabilities of colleagues.

5. BE OPEN – Be transparent. Create an environment that encourages everyone to speak up – even if it is bad news.

6. ACT WITH INTEGRITY – Be sincere and humble at all times.

7. BE ACCOUNTABLE – Commit to the goal. Take accountability for the execution.

8. APPLAUD SUCCESS – Create a culture that celebrates success.