Principal Microbiologist

Principal Microbiologist responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Consult with external and internal clients on a technical basis
• Meet with clients to discuss special projects; independently participate in client audits of test areas
• Ability to design and execute studies
• Write/revise protocols and related documents to meet regulatory expectations and requirements
• Act as a technical resource, trainer, troubleshooter and lead/support projects for the advancement of the department
• Perform analyses for microbiology (routine and non-routine)
• Set up and validate new analytical or related processes used by the department
• Review and evaluate raw data for acceptability
• Manages the day-to-day operation of the microbiology department to insure smooth flow of samples and testing
• Oversees the checking and transfer of microbiology data as necessary and takes steps to correct possibly inaccurate data prior to continued processing or release
• Oversees the orientation of new microbiology staff to their responsibilities and the function of the microbiology department
• Works with Quality Assurance to resolve client complaints by investigating problems, developing solutions, and making recommendation to management
• Identifies process improvements to better meet client expectations and company objectives.
• Recommends new equipment for the microbiology department.
• Compiles statistics
• Serves as a liaison for the department to outside vendors
• Assists the Director of Operations in the development of a budget and monitors microbiology expenditures
• Performs duties in compliance with all applicable regulatory and accrediting agencies
• Supports Eurofins CellTx’ s business philosophy, leadership values and ethics

In order to meet Eurofins CellTx’ s quality policy and objectives, all employees are expected to meet basic expectations of Eurofins’s quality management system including, but not limited to good workmanship, adherence to standard operational procedures, training, good documentation practices, and accurate recordkeeping