Dalton Pharma Services is a leading partner in the development and manufacture of medicines and drugs for a healthier world. We develop and manufacture cutting-edge new products that positively impact the lives of people across the globe. Our customers range from the largest pharmaceutical companies in the world to the smallest start-ups working on the next innovation in healthcare and wellness.

We are currently looking for an experienced Microbiologist to work in a pharmaceutical manufacturing environment.

Roles and responsibilities:

- Maintain documentation, including lab notebooks, equipment logbooks and microbiological data.
- Perform all activities in compliance with GLP/GMP guidelines & Dalton SOPs.
- Work in a very fast paced environment performing duties within required timelines, including:
- Routine Environmental monitoring of Grade A to D and support areas
- Routine Environmental monitoring of aseptic environments GRADE A/B
- Environmental monitoring of aseptic environments GRADE A/B and personnel during Production/Media Fills
- Read EM plates, isolate, purify and identify microorganisms (Bacteria and Molds) with particular attention to pathogenic microorganisms
- Gram staining and microscopic examination of slides
- Perform trend analysis of viable and non-viable data obtained from the GMP area
- Inspect/transfer media filled vials
- Conduct growth promotion testing and microbial ingress test
- Receive media/reagent/components
- Prepare media and reagents
- Complete safety and laboratory inventory check lists
- Clean of work benches and laboratory equipment
- Conduct endotoxin testing and microbial testing/identification,



as needed, on raw materials, intermediates, products and water
- Conduct Bacterial retention studies
- Complete alert/action level forms and updates.
- Provide microbiological documentation support to Customer Service, Business Development and Product Development departments as required.
- Write method and EM validation protocols and reports. Approve reports written by other team members.
- Identify procedural/process and GMP gaps. Write and update SOPs for the microbiology laboratory and provide support for department SOPs.
- Provide training to new employees and/or new procedures.
- Provide support as per audit requirements and implement audit observation corrections.
- Attend client meetings
- Investigate/write deviations and develop CAPAs
- Distribute and schedule work among the team members.
- Communicate with other departments to facilitate work in order to meet project deadlines.
- Identify cost savings without compromising the quality.
- Perform ARF data review/ARF QC release
- Back-up to the Microbiology Supervisor
- Perform other duties as assigned by management.

Requirements:

- B.Sc. or higher degree in Microbiology or related degree/diploma
- 2-5 or more years of experience in a microbiology laboratory in a pharmaceutical company

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $55,000.00-$65,000.00 per year

Benefits:

- Extended health care
- RRSP match

Application question(s):

- Are you comfortable to work 5 days per week on-site?

Education:

- Bachelor's Degree (preferred)

Experience:

- Pharmaceutical microbiology laboratory: 2 years (required)

Work Location: In person

📌 Microbiologist II & III (North York)
🏢 Dalton Pharma Services
📍 North York