Quality Control Scientist/ Microbiologist

Job Category: Biotech/R&D/Science Job Description:At Wyeth, we have a vision of leading the way to a healthier world. We've committed ourselves to achieving this vision by making quality, integrity and excellence the hallmarks of our business. A Fortune 500 company and global leader in pharmaceuticals, consumer healthcare, and animal healthcare products, we know that our employees are who keep us on the cutting edge of innovative discoveries and superior customer service. To sustain and enhance our leadership position in the pharmaceutical industry, we continue to recruit, develop and motivate individuals whose skills, values, and work ethic will grow and improve our business. Job Summary Performs microbiological testing of commercial product raw materials, production intermediate and bulk samples, finished product, environmental monitoring samples, process & cleaning validation samples, package samples and components as well as some specialized techniques. Assays are qualitative, quantitative and investigational in nature and are performed in compliance with USP, FDA and other regulatory body requirements, Wyeth standard operating procedures, and approved license requirements. Displays an investigative or technological orientation, developing independence for project/study/ investigation/ review design. Displays initiative and technical commitment. Able to make independent contributions to the development of new technologies. Validates new technology for rapid detection of microorganisms and will perform PQ testing as well as method validation and QC testing. Job Responsibilities *Identifies basic technical issues, atypical or out-of-specifications test results, instrument malfunctions and methodology problems and participates in the investigation to resolve and correct. *In addition to high technical competence understands and can articulate the scientific/regulatory principles that underlie practices and guide future projects/studies/ reviews development. Continues to expand breadth of technical expertise. *Analyzes and interprets project/study/investigation/review results independently. Makes tactical decisions independently based on the results. Learns to develop project strategy in consultation with supervisor. *Trains and mentors more junior analysts in new and existing procedures, techniques and governmental regulations as directed by supervisor. *Designs, develops and evaluates plans for projects/studies/ investigations/reviews. Completely responsible for planning and execution of all tasks needed to achieve routine goals. Seeks advice on planning from supervisor when there are priority conflicts. *Able to make independent contributions to the development of new technologies developing and revising methods and procedures to assure compliance with applicable regulations. Basic Qualifications *B.S. in Microbiology or relevant science discipline with a minimum of 8 years of relevant Quality experience, preferably in the bio/pharmaceutical industry. OR *M.S. in Microbiology or relevant science discipline with a minimum of 6 years of relevant Quality experience, preferably in the bio/pharmaceutical industry. *Strong background in relevant analytical methods and techniques. Relocation is not available for this position. Wyeth offers competitive compensation and benefits programs, including child-care subsidies, flex-time, business casual attire, educational assistance and professional development programs. For more information and to apply online, please visit us at: www.wyeth.com/careers Wyeth is an Equal Opportunity Employer, M/F/D/V. Search Firm Representatives: Please Read Carefully. Wyeth is not seeking assistance or accepting unsolicited resumes from search firms for this employment opportunity. Regardless of past practice, all resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at Wyeth via-email, the Internet or directly to hiring managers at Wyeth in any form without a valid written search agreement in place for that position will be deemed the sole property of Wyeth, and no fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by Wyeth as a result of the referral or through other means. Note: Any search agreement entered into with Wyeth prior to January 2004 is hereinafter void. Search firms are essential to the recruitment and staffing efforts at Wyeth and we value the partnerships we have built with our preferred vendors. For this reason, Wyeth has established and regularly maintains a preferred vendor list. Please note that even preferred vendors need to have a written search agreement signed by the Vice President, Strategic Staffing at Wyeth in place for the specific position in order for a fee to be paid for any candidate referrals.Expected Travel Time: None Zip Code :US-NY-Pearl River Leading the way to a healthier world.