Sr Scientist

What we offer

Explore a world of opportunities with us. Look ahead with us and help shape innovative solutions to make our world more sustainable and life healthier, more vibrant and more comfortable. At Evonik, you have the chance to explore, thrive, and grow alongside 33,000 colleagues. Among attractive career paths and high-quality development programs, we not only offer performance-based remuneration and occupational health benefits but also hybrid and flexible working environments with #SmartWork. Bring your fresh perspective, develop your strengths, break out your mold, and find a career that fits your dreams with us.

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https://careers.evonik.com/en/about/meet-the-team/

The Evonik Group adopts an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) approach.  Candidates are assessed based on their educational qualifications, experience, job competencies and potential and shall not be discriminated against on the basis of race, ethnicity, age, gender, religion, nationality, disability or sexual orientation or other classifications protected by local, state, or provincial regulations.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Has a sound understanding of the skills required to train, development, and perform routine testing on the following activities:
  • Microbiological Assays and Testing – a) Turbidimetric/Chromogenic/Gel Clot method for the detection of bacterial endotoxins; b) Microbial Limits Test/Bioburden determination, manipulation, and maintenance of ATCC microorganisms and microbial isolates; c) Sterility Test, Growth Promotion and Particulate Matter determination using instrumentation and/or microscopy; d) Biological Indicators Performance Test, e) Identification of bacteria and fungi using microscopy and phenotypic/genotypic methods.
  • Environmental Monitoring - Monitoring of Classified Areas using a) active/passive air sampling methods and RODAC/swab surface sampling methods for the detection of bacteria and fungi; and b) Air sampling methods for the detection of Total Particulates; trending of this data to detect anomalies, and characterize the transient and resident microflora.
  • Utilities –Testing of a) clean steam and Water for Injection (WFI) for total microbial count and presence of endotoxins; and b) nitrogen and process air for total microbial count and total particulates.
• Leads and performs microbial investigations.
• Conducts qualification of standard microbiological tests and equipment.
• Supervises and trains on the use of instrumentation and equipment within the Microbiology lab including, but not limited to,  HIAC, TOC analyzer, Lonza, BSC, LFH, Isolator.  Acts as a lead/mentor for other Microbiology laboratory personnel responsible for the analysis of materials under cGMPs for timely completion of requested analyses.  May supervise other Microbiology scientists and technicians- overseeing and planning work
• Develops, drafts and updates SOPs and other GMP documentation.
• Understands aseptic processing and terminal sterilization principles and guidelines.
• Data analysis and entry into software systems such as Microbiology Information Management Systems (MIMS).
• Represents the Microbiology Laboratory during site audits and client/internal meetings.
• GMP Documentation – Document test results and conclusions in a GMP manner.  Ensure test forms are complete before submission for approval.   
• Performs responsibilities in compliance with Evonik quality systems.
• Adheres to all company safety, health and environmental policies, procedures and directives.
• Conducts all laboratory activities in a safe manner by use of safety data sheets (SDS) to establish chemical hazards, observes the appropriate laboratory procedures and reports all incidents that could threaten the safety of laboratory personnel.

STRATEGIC FOCUS: (The focus desired and expected on the position over the next 1-3 years)

• Perform responsibilities in compliance with Evonik quality systems and provide support to all manufacturing and validation activities.
• Adhere to all company environmental, health and safety policies and procedures.
• Conduct all laboratory and cleanroom activities in a safe manner and according to appropriate written procedures.
• Perform microbiological assays according to USP, EU, ISO regulations and Evonik procedures and test methods.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor’s degree in microbiology, biological sciences, or related field of study with minimum 6 years experience in a clinical, academic, or industrial/pharmaceutical microbiology laboratories, or Master’s degree with 3 years of related experience. 
• Experience in microbiological assays and testing.
• Experience in environmental monitoring and trending.
• Experience in the testing of utilities.
• Experience with equipment qualification, and SOP/method development.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent organizational and leadership skills.
• Proficiency in current Good Laboratory Practices (cGLP) and current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP).
• Excellent computer skills including experience with Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Project and Microsoft Visio.  
• Ability to use a respirator.
• Ability to work with microorganisms and hot liquids.

Your Application
 

To ensure that your application is proceeded as quickly as possible and to protect the environment, please apply online via our careers portal. Further information about Evonik as Employer can be found at https://careers.evonik.com. 

Please address your application to the Talent Acquisition Manager, stating your earliest possible starting date and your salary expectations.

Your Talent Acquisition Manager:

Kelvin Seals [C]

Company is

Evonik Corporation