QC Microbiology

QC Microbiology (Senior)

This role will support manufacturing operations on a 24/7 shift pattern and may include extended hours.

Responsibilities

• Environmental Monitoring of Grade 8/9 Cleanrooms
• Environmental Monitoring of Grade 5/7 Cleanrooms, RABS & Isolators
• Reading of Environmental Monitoring Plates
• Bioburden testing of water & disinfectants
• Writing technical reports such as monthly and annual EM trend reports
• Water sampling
• Testing of In Process samples such as pH
• Testing of Biological Indicators

Requirements

• Bachelors degree in a science discipline
• Biopharmaceutical QC experience in a microbiology lab
• Experience with regulatory compliance in cGMP manufacturing and testing of pharmaceutical product
• Experience working in an aseptic cleanroom performing Environmental Monitoring
• Proficient in the use of LIMS & LMES

Competencies

• Technically strong background in microbiology and aseptic manufacturing
• Experience in LIMS, Change Control, Trackwise, SAP and CDOCS an advantage
• Flexibility - the EM role often encounters changing priorities on a daily basis
• Problem solving skills
• Experience with Regulatory inspectors and interacting with inspectors desirable
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and deliver right first time results
• Works under minimal direction
• Work is guided by objectives of the department or assignment
• Follows procedures, GxP and DI practices.
• Refers to technical standards, principles, theories and precedents as needed
• May set project timeframes and priorities based on project objectives and ongoing assignments.
• Recognizes and escalates problems
• Demonstrated leadership and communication skills
• Auditing documentation and operation process
• Demonstrated ability to interact with regulatory agencies