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ProPharma Group Freelance Microbiologist (automation) (REF7433Z) in Leiden, Netherlands
This is a 24 months project requiring 2-3 days per week commitment. The work will be carried out on site as well as remotely.
Responsabilities:
Provides technical leadership and expertise in pharmaceutical industry microbiology, including laboratory workflow, regulatory guidelines, pathogen characterization. Works closely with other functions (i.e., marketing, operations, quality as well as Engineering R&D) to troubleshoot, characterize, and resolve needs in existing technologies
With minimal oversight, delivers hands-on lab-based experimental contributions toward programs or business objectives. Is highly learning agile and organized: proficient in executing multiple, simultaneous projects in a time-efficient manner
Serves as an R&D microbiology representative on a cross-functional team, or in external scientific meetings and collaborations as appropriate
Maintains substantial current knowledge in relevant state-of-the-art principles in the pharmaceutical industry microbiology
Prepares and presents regulated documents, protocols, and technical reports. Keeps detailed notebook records
Leads or participates in resolving regulatory, manufacturing, or safety issues affecting new pharmaceutical industry products
Sterility Testing
Microbial Enumeration and Specified Microorganism (MET / SMT) testing
Validation of alternative microbiological methods
Microbiological Control and Monitoring of Aseptic Processing Environments
Qualified candidates must have:
Academic degree in a life science field
Experience in applying (USP and/or EP)
Sterility Testing experience
Experience with microbiological Control and Monitoring of Aseptic Processing Environments
Validation of alternative microbiological methods
Excellent communication skills (oral and written) in English
Excellent in writing scientific and technical texts
Being able to transfer knowledge to others
Being organized and pay attention to detail
Being able to work on multiple projects, prioritize and meet project deadlines.
Good analytical, listening, and negotiation skills
Proactive, decisive, flexible
All candidates must be legally eligible to work in the Netherlands.
ProPharma Group does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters/third parties. Please, no phone calls or emails to anyone regarding this posting.
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