QC Microbiologist

At CSL Behring, we are driven by our promise to save lives and protect the health of people around the world. We are currently seeking Microbiology QC Analysts to join our Quality Control team.

This position is a fixed term contract until October 2027 based in Broadmeadows and operates on a shift roster.

Shift: The site operates 7 days so there will be a day shift Monday to Friday between 7am to 6pm, however shift work may be required based on business requirements.

As a Microbiology QC Analyst, you will perform routine microbiological testing and laboratory activities that support product quality, manufacturing operations, and regulatory compliance.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Performing microbiological testing in accordance with GMP requirements and approved procedures.
• Preparing microbiological media, buffers, reagents and standards.
• Conducting environmental monitoring and other routine microbiological assays.
• Recording and reviewing laboratory data within electronic systems including LIMS.
• Investigating laboratory events, deviations and out-of-specification results.
• Supporting equipment maintenance, calibration and troubleshooting activities.
• Maintaining laboratory compliance, cleanliness and documentation standards.
• Assisting with continuous improvement and quality initiatives.

What you'll bring

• Degree qualification in Microbiology or a related life sciences discipline.

• Experience in a pharmaceutical, biotechnology, food, healthcare or other regulated laboratory environment.

• Understanding of GMP, GLP and laboratory quality systems.

• Experience with microbiological techniques and laboratory practices.

• Strong problem-solving, organizational and communication skills.

• Ability to work both independently and within a team environment.

• Experience with laboratory information management systems (LIMS) will be highly regarded.

• Experience with Sterility test methods and/or Isolator equipment experience highly regarded.

What we offer

• Competitive salary and benefits.
• Exposure to advanced laboratory technologies and systems.
• A collaborative and supportive team environment.
• The opportunity to make a meaningful impact on patients' lives globally.

About CSL Behring

CSL Behring is a global biotherapeutics leader driven by our promise to save lives. Focused on serving patients’ needs by using the latest technologies, we discover, develop and deliver innovative therapies for people living with conditions in the immunology, hematology, cardiovascular and metabolic, respiratory, and transplant therapeutic areas. We use three strategic scientific platforms of plasma fractionation, recombinant protein technology, and cell and gene therapy to support continued innovation and continually refine ways in which products can address unmet medical needs and help patients lead full lives.

CSL Behring operates one of the world’s largest plasma collection networks, CSL Plasma. Our parent company, CSL, headquartered in Melbourne, Australia, employs 32,000 people, and delivers its lifesaving therapies to people in more than 100 countries.

To learn more about CSL, CSL Behring, CSL Seqirus and CSL Vifor  visit https://www.csl.com/ and CSL Plasma at https://www.cslplasma.com/.

Our Benefits

For more information on CSL benefits visit How CSL Supports Your Well-being | CSL.

You Belong at CSL

At CSL, Inclusion and Belonging is at the core of our mission and who we are. It fuels our innovation day in and day out. By celebrating our differences and creating a culture of curiosity and empathy, we are able to better understand and connect with our patients and donors, foster strong relationships with our stakeholders, and sustain a diverse workforce that will move our company and industry into the future.

 To learn more about inclusion and belonging visit https://www.csl.com/careers/inclusion-and-belonging

Equal Opportunity Employer

CSL is an Equal Opportunity Employer. If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, please visit https://www.csl.com/accessibility-statement.