Scientist Ii, Microbiology

**Description**

**Brief Job Overview**:
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This is a hands-on, non-supervisory position in USP-India’s Microbiology Lab, responsible for conducting lab test procedures as per USP’s Microbiology General chapters & Monographs and the incumbent in this role involves in Verification Programs, Method Verifications, Method Developments, Method Validations, Reference Standard Collaborative testing, Rapid Microbiology Methods and Training programs. The Scientist is also responsible for independent execution of project tasks when assigned in alignment to USP’s objectives and mission

**How will YOU create impact here at USP?**

In this role at USP, you contribute to USP's public health mission of increasing equitable access to high-quality, safe medicine and improving global health through public standards and related programs. In addition, as part of our commitment to our employees, Global, People, and Culture, in partnership with the Equity Office, regularly invests in the professional development of all people managers. This includes training in inclusive management styles and other competencies necessary to ensure engaged and productive work environments.

The Scientist II has the following responsibilities:

- Hands-on Bench work: Carries out experimentation in the Microbiology area of Biologics lab and records experimental data, ensuring clear and accurate transcription of results and calculations.
- Independently plans and executes experiments for project tasks assigned. Derives interpretation and conclusion of results.
- Independently plans for monthly monitoring of Microbiology/Biologics labs and monitoring the trends of data to ensure quality and compliance
- Plans daily work, records and review results and documents to ensure correctness and to fulfill targets on time.
- Completes assigned work with quality and in a timely manner. Assists the group leader in implementing laboratory procedures and systems. Coordinates with other team members as per requirement
- Prepares protocols and reports including calculations and conclusions. Prepares presentations and documents related to projects and various scientific discussions as delegated.
- Follows QMS practices. Takes part in audits as per delegation.
- Assists supervisor in planning, evaluating, and implementing lab procedures and systems.
- Follows and ensures aspects related to safety, ethics, and legal compliance.
- Performs in-charge duties for the allocated lab/equipment/inventory/supporting activities and takes responsibility for the timely completion of the tasks assigned.
- Demonstrates a strong desire to continue learning and grow personal capability. Pursues, recommends, and implements new approaches or processes to improve laboratory operations
- Performs other duties as assigned.

**Who is USP Looking For?**
- Master’s degree in Microbiology (preferably)/life sciences with 3- 6 years of experience in Microbiology quality control department working on Pathogen testing, Bioburden, Microbial Identifications & quantitations, Vitamin Assays, Environment Monitoring.
- The other related tests include but not limited to ELISA Assays, Allergen testing, Antibiotic Potency assays, Sterility, Bacterial Endotoxin testing, food and Water testing etc.
- Practical experience in execution of Compendial Microbiological test procedures and work experience of cGLP will be desired.
- Experience in QMS and handling Audits.
- Sound Knowledge in understanding Rapid Microbiology methods will be preferred.
- Computer proficiency is must.

**Additional Desired Preferences**:

- Work Experience in Advanced/Rapid Micobiology Methods
- Past experience of working with quantitative methods of Endotoxins such as USP
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- Basic understanding of scientific concepts, ability to anticipate, troubleshoots, solves technical problems and adaptive to multitasking.
- Good communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Should be able to use various Statistical models for Biological data calculations.
- The ability to influence and work as an effective team member.
- Results driven with demonstrated successful outcomes.
- Excellent written and verbal communications skills.

**Supervisory Responsibilities**

No

**Benefits**

USP provides the benefits to protect yourself and your family today and tomorrow. From company-paid time off and comprehensive healthcare options to retirement savings, you can have peace of mind that your personal and financial well-being is protected.

**Note**: USP does not accept unsolicited resumes from 3rd party recruitment agencies and is not responsible for fees from recruiters or other agencies except under specific written agreement with USP.