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Job Alert: Microbiology Applications Engineer

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ACORN CONSULTING

Job Title: AA Microbiology Applications Engineer Job Status: exempt Full Time / Exempt
 
General Description:  Work based in Tucson, AZ
To serve as a bridge between product development and sales by developing, supporting and representing the Company’s technology in an industrial environment, through use of knowledge of engineering and programming as well as sophisticated instruments and computers.

To identify customer best fit with Company’s product & assist in development of technical documents and training programs, maintaining customer cGMP compliance.       To work independently and as a team player on simultaneous projects with compressed timelines; traveling up to 50% of the time interfacing with customers and attending or exhibiting at conferences and trade shows.

 
Responsibilities:
Product development engineering support for both hardware and software technologies to support real time microbial detection and analysis.

  • Develop and support lab activities and practices for development validation, manufacturing and field demonstration/installation
  • Plan, design, collect and report test goals, technology, information and data
  • Applies commonly-used concepts, practices and procedures within the biological laboratory to company activities.
  • Assist in the design, development and validation of company technology including hardware and software.
  • Prepare and present notes, reports & literature as required
  • Works within and ensures all team members follow safety, FDA, IS0 9001 requirements
  • Consistency with customer cGMP/cGLP compliance as required
  • Provide demonstrations and training of technology and functionality to potential customers and collaborators.

Customer relations

  • Support instrument and technology functionality and capability to both customers and sales force.
  • Act as the primary technical support contact for customers both pre and post installation or demonstration.
  • Provide feedback to the organization relating insights, requests and opportunities from sales, marketing, and customer interactions.
  • Prepare and present technical presentations and applications notes.
  • Professional representation of the company in various field activities including conferences, trade shows, customer site visits and investor visits.

 
Preferred Qualifications:
BA/BS or MS in biological discipline with at least two years work-related experience. Practical experience in industrial/R&D lab environment with focus toward microbiology. Experience with laboratory instrumentation, technology and tools. Self-motivated with a strong work ethic; independently or as part of a team. Strong written and oral communication skills. Good computer skills; minimum of Word, Excel, Power Point with NI LabView experience preferred. Knowledge of or experience with cGLP or cGMP environment. Competitive salary and benefits commensurate with experience.

To Apply:

Send your cover letter and resume to davidbrownwilson@gmail.com. No calls please.

Job Alert: Supervisor, Environmental Control at Celgene

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celgene logo 2012Posting Title:  Supervisor, Environmental Control- 3rd Shift- Phoenix, AZ

 

Celgene Corporation, recently declared “The #1 Employer in America” by Business Insider, continues to grow!  We are a global biopharmaceutical company leading the way in medical innovation to help patients live longer, better lives. Our purpose as a company is to discover and develop therapies that will change the course of human health. We value our passion for patients, quest for innovation, spirit of independence and love of challenge. With a presence in more than 70 countries – and growing – we look for talented people to grow our business, advance our science and contribute to our unique culture.

 

Our Phoenix manufacturing site has a need for an experienced Supervisor, Environmental Control for our 3rd shift.  supervises and oversees the activities and personnel in the QC Microbiology Environmental control group as they perform routine and non routine Environmental Monitoring of Classified areas, Aseptic Area personnel, and Critical Utilities.

 

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

 

  • Requires a Bachelors degree in Microbiology or related science from an accredited college or university with a minimum of 5 years related experience in a regulated  laboratory, preferably in a pharmaceutical laboratory environment with at least 5 years direct experience in Aseptic Processing Environmental monitoring.

 

  • An equivalent combination of education, experience and training may substitute.

 

Celgene Corporation offers an outstanding total rewards package, including base salary/annual bonus/equity (company stock) and a competitive benefit plan (401k match, etc.).

 

Celgene is committed to equal opportunity in the terms and conditions of employment for all employees and job applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, gender identity or gender expression, national origin, disability or veteran status.
Celgene complies with all applicable national, state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment as well as employment eligibility verification requirements of the Immigration and Nationality Act. All applicants must have authorization to work for Celgene in the U.S

 

 

Please see the full details for this opportunity at:   

 

http://bit.ly/ZPgVtb

 

 

Job Alert: Analyst, Quality Control-Microbiology (Enviro) at Celgene

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celgene logo 2012

Posting Title: Analyst, Quality Control-Microbiology (Enviro) 3rd Shift

– Phoenix, AZ

 

Celgene Corporation, recently declared “The #1 Employer in America” by Business Insider, continues to grow!  We are a global biopharmaceutical company leading the way in medical innovation to help patients live longer, better lives. Our purpose as a company is to discover and develop therapies that will change the course of human health. We value our passion for patients, quest for innovation, spirit of independence and love of challenge. With a presence in more than 70 countries – and growing – we look for talented people to grow our business, advance our science and contribute to our unique culture.

 

Our Phoenix manufacturing site has a need for an experienced Analyst, QC- Environmental Microbiology for our 3rd Shift. This position works both independently and with the team to perform routine and non-routine microbiological testing and Microbiology laboratory maintenance functions.

 

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

 

  • Requires a Bachelors degree in Microbiology or related science from an accredited college or university with a minimum of 4 years related experience in a regulated   laboratory, preferably in a pharmaceutical laboratory environment.

 

  • An equivalent combination of education, experience and training may substitute.

 

Celgene Corporation offers an outstanding total rewards package, including base salary/annual bonus/equity (company stock) and a competitive benefit plan (401k match, etc.).

 

Celgene is committed to equal opportunity in the terms and conditions of employment for all employees and job applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, gender identity or gender expression, national origin, disability or veteran status.
Celgene complies with all applicable national, state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment as well as employment eligibility verification requirements of the Immigration and Nationality Act. All applicants must have authorization to work for Celgene in the U.S

 

 

Please see the full details for this opportunity at:   

 

http://bit.ly/ZPgFKI

 

 

Job Alert: Senior Scientist- Validation at Celgene

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celgene logo 2012

Title: Senior Scientist- Validation (Technical Services)- Phoenix, AZ

Celgene Corporation, recently declared “The #1 Employer in America” by Business Insider, continues to grow! We are a global biopharmaceutical company leading the way in medical innovation to help patients live longer, better lives. Our purpose as a company is to discover and develop therapies that will change the course of human health. We value our passion for patients, quest for innovation, spirit of independence and love of challenge. With a presence in more than 70 countries – and growing – we look for talented people to grow our business, advance our science and contribute to our unique culture.

Our Phoenix manufacturing site has a need for Senior Scientist- Validation (Technical Services). This position develops all qualification/validation approaches (risk/science based) and provides the scientific rationale documented in protocols and summary reports (including conducting research into industry standards/FDA guidelines), prepares project schedules, heads up project teams, executes validation studies, and performs data analysis. Primary responsibilities include the following: Process Validation (Process Performance Qualification), Equipment PQ, Continual Improvement Projects, Cleaning Validation and Validation of Single Use Systems.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

• Requires a Bachelor’s degree in Science or Engineering from an accredited college or university with a minimum of 6 years related experience, with at least 2 years validation experience in a pharmaceutical or related industry.

• An equivalent combination of education, experience and training may substitute.

Celgene Corporation offers an outstanding total rewards package, including base salary/annual bonus/equity (company stock) and a competitive benefit plan (401k match, etc.).

Celgene is committed to equal opportunity in the terms and conditions of employment for all employees and job applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, gender identity or gender expression, national origin, disability or veteran status.

Celgene complies with all applicable national, state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment as well as employment eligibility verification requirements of the Immigration and Nationality Act. All applicants must have authorization to work for Celgene in the U.S

Please see the full details for this opportunity at:

http://bit.ly/ZPgj6G