Manager, Microbiology
SGS North America Inc.

Job Info

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Company Description

SGS is the global leader and innovator in inspection, verification, testing and certification services. Founded in 1878, SGS is recognized as the global benchmark in quality and integrity. With over 97,000 employees in 130 countries and operating a network of more than 2,400 offices and laboratories, we provide services to almost every industry by assuring quality and safety of products and services.

Trusted all over the world, SGS is a market leader because we put 100% passion, pride and innovation into everything we do. We encourage new ideas. We welcome people who challenge the way we do things. And we will be 100% committed to helping you reach your full potential.

Job Description

Manager, Microbiology - SGS North America, Inc., Fairfield, New Jersey. Leading departmental and/or company-wide projects designated to improve the nature of SGS client services; Assuming study director responsibilities for all routine microbiology studies as well as more advanced or specialized studies as requested by clients. Duties here include test scheduling, test preparation, proper application of test method(s), data collection, data review, and approval of the final report of analysis; Playing a lead role in departmental or company-wide projects designed to improve the internal efficiency and overall quality of work performed at the laboratory; and Monitoring the progress for the Microbiology Department, reporting any noteworthy concerns to the Microbiology Director.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Microbiology, Biology or related field plus
• (4) years of experience in any occupation with the required experience/skills. Experience must include
• (4) years experience performing test methods equivalency study and marketed product test method suitability gap closure according to cGMP
• (4) years experience in microbiological techniques, growth promotion, Microbial Limits, Microorganism identification, Preservative Effectiveness and Media preparation
• (4) years experience coordinating testing schedules within work group
• (4) years experience in reviewing & writing Standard Operating Procedures, preparing and designing new study protocols, compiling results, providing technical reports in scientific format and making recommendations based upon research outcomes
• (4) years experience in identifying and classifying microorganisms, studying growth, structure, development, and general characteristics of microorganisms; and isolating and maintaining cultures of microorganisms in prescribed or developed media, controlling moisture, aeration, temperature, and nutrition.

Additional Information

SGS is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and as such we recruit, hire, train, and promote persons in all job classifications without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetics, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristics protected by law.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodations. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required.

This job description should not be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements, but a general description of the job. Nothing contained herein restricts the company's rights to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

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