Microbiologist I

THE ROLE:

 

To control and assure quality and provide technical support for production by means of microbiological analysis of raw materials and finished products. Provide technical support to other corporate groups including Research and Development and Global Licensing. Role will be 100% onsite here in our lab  at our state of art Innovation and Manufacturing facility in Lake Forest, CA.

 

HOW YOU WOULD CONTRIBUTE:

• Perform test of raw materials and finished products for microbial contamination.
• Perform preservative efficacy testing.
• Assist in trouble shooting production problems.
• Provide assistance in training personnel.
• Prepare and standardize all reagents.
• Calibrate and maintain laboratory equipment.
• Validate procedures used in the micro lab.
• Assist in the development of microbiological specifications for new product introductions.
• Prepare and present technical reports to managers, co-workers, and customers.
• Other duties as assigned.

 

 

SKILLS AND BACKGROUND REQUIRED TO BE SUCCESSFUL:

 

Skills:

• Ability to solve practical problems and carry out responsibilities under general supervision
• Ability to organize workload for effective implementation
• Strong customer and results orientation
• Ability to interact effectively at all levels with sensitivity to cultural diversity
• Ability to function as an effective team member
• Ability to adapt as the external environment and organization evolves

Experience:

• 2-5 years of laboratory experience in a pharmaceutical or related industry

Education:

• Bachelor of Science in Microbiology or related field

 

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: 

• Quality Control in healthcare or pharmaceutical Industry
• 5 years' prior experience in Quality Control laboratory setting

 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: 

 

In general, the following physical demands are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be considered to perform the essential functions of the job.

• Must be able to see, hear, speak and write clearly in order to communicate with employees and/or other customers
• Light office work, some light lifting, and walking may be required

WORK ENVIRONMENT:  

 

In general, the following conditions of the work environment are representative of those that an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be considered to perform the essential functions of the job within the environment.

• The office is clean, orderly, properly lighted and ventilated
• Noise levels are considered low to moderate

 

 

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Herbalife offers a variety of benefits to eligible employees in the U.S. (limited to the 50 States and the District of Columbia), which includes Group Health Programs, other Voluntary Benefit Programs, and Paid Time Off. Group Health Programs include Medical, Dental, Vision, Health Savings Account (HSA), Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA), Basic Life/AD&D; Short-Term and Long-Term Disability, and an Employee Assistance Program (EAP). Other Voluntary Benefit Programs include a 401(k) plan, Wellness Incentive Program, Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP), Supplemental Life/Critical Illness/Hospitalization/Accident Insurance, and Pet Insurance. Paid time off includes Company-observed U.S. Holidays, Floating Holidays, Vacation, Sick Time, a Volunteer Program, Paid Maternity and Paternity Leave, Bereavement Leave, Personal Leave and time off for voting.