Microbiologist

Job Title: Microbiologist

Location: Leesburg, VA

Type: Contract

Overview

Leading medical technology company looking for an experienced Microbiologist. Ideal candidates should 5 years of applied device or pharmaceutical microbiological or biological testing, research and development, or sterility assurance experience.

Responsibilities

• Actively support new product validation activities.

• Participate in the development and improvement of the manufacturing processes for existing and new products.

• May lead in the development, review and approval of sterilization process and equipment validation/qualifications (IQ, OQ & PQ).

• Be the point of contact for suppliers for new process development, quality issues and process improvements for assigned projects.

• Assist in Tech Doc preparation and updates.

• Assist with Notified Body responses - research to find the how, why and what is needed to meet EUMDR requirements

• Assist with impact assessment reviews prior to launch/implementation.

• Assess various ISO Standard revisions and the associated impact to existing process/procedures.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Biology, Microbiology, or a closely related life science.

• 5 years of applied device or pharmaceutical microbiological or biological testing, research and development, or sterility assurance experience.

• Must understand the fundamentals of one of the following sterilization techniques: gamma irradiation, ethylene oxide.

• Prefer demonstrated competency in advanced testing technologies.

• Prefer demonstrated knowledge of statistics.

• Demonstrated knowledge about a variety of microbiological concepts, practices, and procedures.

• Ability to use ISO, AAMI, USP, ANSI, EUMDR and related guidelines toward the design, manufacturing, development, and launch of initiatives.

• Ability to effectively work cross-functionally with Product Development, Operations and Marketing.

• Demonstrated ability to manage workload.

• Demonstrated communication skills across different organizational levels.

• Must be results oriented, a quick learner, team player and able to respond to the urgent needs of the team ensuring all deadlines are met.

• Demonstrated ability to technically mentor associate engineers and scientists.

Benefits

System One offers eligible employees health and welfare benefits coverage options, including medical, dental, vision, spending accounts, life insurance, voluntary plans, and participation in a 401(k) plan.

System One, and its subsidiaries including Joulé, ALTA IT Services, CM Access, TPGS, and MOUNTAIN, LTD., are leaders in delivering workforce solutions and integrated services across North America. We help clients get work done more efficiently and economically, without compromising quality. System One not only serves as a valued partner for our clients, but we offer eligible full-time employees health and welfare benefits coverage options including medical, dental, vision, spending accounts, life insurance, voluntary plans, as well as participation in a 401(k) plan.

System One is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, family care or medical leave status, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.