QC Scientist -I (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 demonstrate 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.

Sneha Shrivastava

Technical Recruiter (Clinical/Scientific)

Artech Information Systems LLC

360 Mt. Kemble Avenue, Suite 2000 | Morristown, NJ 07960

Office: 973.967.3348 | Fax: 973.998.2599

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