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POSITION: Microbiologist -
Manager Microbiology and Environmental Monitoring Laboratory

DEPARTMENT: Quality Control

REQUIREMENTS:

EDUCATION:
A 4-year college degree (or higher education) in a relevant field Microbiology, Biology, Biotechnology, or other related discipline.

EXPERIENCE:
At least five (5) years experience with 2 years in a management position of a microbiology laboratory in the Biotechnology, Biopharmaceutical or Pharmaceutical industry working with GMP. Specific experience should include: EM sampling, aseptic processing, TOC, Sterility testing, Bioburden analysis, clean room operations, EM data analysis and trending.  Experience with injectable drugs, preferred.

SKILLS / ABILITIES:
The successful candidates must be a hands-on manager and be able to (1) Supervise technicians, (2) Supervise / perform and participate in the validation of Environmental Monitoring of the facility [e.g., viable and non-viable sampling (air, surface, and water)] (3) Write and revise scientific documents, protocols, reports and SOPs (4) Follow established laboratory safety procedures (5) Analyze samples using appropriate instrumentation (e.g., TOC, Conductivity & pH) (6) Perform Microbial Limit Testing (7) Perform media preparation and qualification (8) Have excellent knowledge of GMPs, ICH and EU/EC regulations (9) Have knowledge of compendial procedures (i.e. USP, NF, EU) (10) Have good written and oral communication skills (11) Experience in performing trend analysis (experience working with Novatek software systems would be an advantage).

WORK HOURS:
Position is full time.  Weekend, holiday, and evening work to be assigned on a rotating basis, as needed.

Limited local travel to other Company facilities may be required.

LOCATION:
Baltimore/Elkridge, MD

CEL-SCI Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  We offer competitive salaries, outstanding comprehensive benefits, and Employee Stock Options.  

Interested candidates, please send your resume with a cover letter with salary requirements to:

careers@cel-sci.com