Microbiologist

Participating in the preparation of development portfolio including literature search, analysis of previous production batch files, analytical assays, and required documentation for GMP projects.Bacteriological / cell culture sterile work.Preparation of Bacteriological growth media and buffersCarrying out a whole fermentation process starting with strain inoculation through fermentation stage and up to harvesting step.In process control of the fermentations using microscopy, OD, UV, HPLC and SDS-PAGEFermentation process development of products under technology transfer from other sitesWrite / update MMFsPrepare technology transfer reports.Documentation of the manufacturing process.Administration of manufacturing costs through Ma’ale and SAP systems.Sign production protocol (MMF’s)Sign development protocols & reportsSign PD deliverables reportsApprove production SOP’s INTERNALLY : Quality assurance teamQuality control teamMaintenance and engineering teamWarehouse teamProcurement Production departments in research facility QUALIFICATIONS M.Sc. or Ph.D. in Microbiology or Biotechnology.Fluent English and Hebrew PROFESSIONAL SKILLS & EXPERIENCE Excellent knowledge of microbiology and biotechnology of bacteria, fungi and yeast.Experience in fermentation processes development of 2 years.Experience with microbial media optimization.Knowledge of fermentor operation.Knowledge of analytical methods such as : microscopy, SDS-PAGE and HPLC - Advantage.Knowledge of product recovery methodsOperation of large volume fermentors– AdvantageUnderstanding the drug development process and technologies within the biopharmaceutical or pharmaceutical industry – advantage.Works in cGMP environment – advantage