Microbiologist – 2nd shift Full Time

At Sheffield Pharmaceuticals, the home of the original Sheffield Toothpaste, we offer exclusive, quality, branded products to promote wellness and relief to our customers. Our wellness and first aid products include a variety of creams and ointments, nasal products, and toothpaste all made in the USA since 1850.

We are currently seeking a QC Microbiologist with experience working in an analytical or quality control lab for a 2nd Shift opening (3PM – 11:30PM). Based in our New London, CT facility, and under the Supervision of the Lab Supervisor, the QC Microbiologist performs quality control analysis, testing and related functions within a Manufacturing QC Lab environment, as outlined below.

Key Responsibilities:

• Responsible for performing total aerobic microbial count, microbial limit testing, total combined molds and yeast count, and preparatory testing;
• Maintenance and preparation of inoculums, antibiotic determination, environmental auditing, DI Water testing and stability testing;
• Responsible for cGMP’s and SOP’s;
• Performs quality control analysis on finished products including stability testing and in process goods and incoming materials;
• Routine, repetitive checking and testing of production product, including visual and sample inspections of parts used, weights and measures;
• Inspect filling equipment for various Q.C. aspects;
• Maintain proper documentation for filling quality control as required;
• Assists in experiments relative to the discovery and development of new products;
• Makes pilot batches of experimental products;
• Create processing batch sheets from work orders, and create packaging batch records (PBR’s), check artwork, crimp code, log sheets,shipping requirements;
• Prepare artwork ingredient lists;
• Complete Certificate of Analysis for customer orders;
• Send letters and samples to outside contract laboratories;
• Create Bulk labeling stickers;
• General electronic and hard copy file maintenance;
• Housekeeping with respect to records control;
• Maintain and update as needed the NS database and MSDS log;
• Maintain cleanliness and appearance of department;
• Maintain proper liaison with all departments to contribute to the team philosophy;

• Responsible for following all safety regulations and complying with S.O.P.’s, DEP, EPA, OSHA, FDA, and cGMP’s while performing duties;
• Other assigned tasks as necessary assigned by Management;
• Follow all Environmental and OSHA requirements. Attend in-house training sessions.

Qualifications:

Bachelors degree in Microbiology or Biology and 2-5 years of experience preferred. Associates Degree with additional experience will also be considered. Minimum of one-year experience in analytical or quality control laboratory preferred.

Sheffield Pharmaceuticals is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We provide equal opportunity to employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, creed, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, marital or familial status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or other basis protected by law.