Quality Control Microbiologist

This position is for QC Micro Lab

• Preferably at least 1 year of experience in Micro Lab or some lab experience (can be Quality control). Might be open to experience during school if a new graduate for the right candidate.
• Prefer to have previous experience in Quality Control also
• Equipment maintenance, calibration process, managing inventory would also be helpful

Description

Responsible for understanding and executing testing on multiple assay platforms in a cGMP environment to ensure timely release of products, Environmental Monitoring (EM), Bioburden testing, Growth Promotion, Bacterial and Fungal IDs. The candidate will be responsible for maintaining laboratory instruments, equipment and processes and supporting continuous improvement programs.

Duties and Responsibilities

The incumbent may be asked to perform other function-related activities in addition to the below mentioned responsibilities as reasonably required by business needs.

• Performs routine testing using GMP/GLP practices.

• Performs data analysis and results interpretations comparing to protocol defined specifications, validity criteria, and alert limits.

• Responsible for maintaining product and QC material inventories.

• Responsible for the maintenance and cleanliness of the laboratory, stocking shelves/drawers with testing materials.

• Responsible for the maintenance and cleanliness of equipment, calibrating or submitting items for calibration as needed.

• Responsible for completing training in a timely manner and maintaining the records.

• Participates in Laboratory Investigations for Invalid assays and Out of Specifications results.

• Prepares documents for storage in our document management system and manages original data files.

• Responsible for training QC analysts on test methods.

Education

• BA or BS degree

• Masters degree is overqualified

Experience

• Minimum 1-3 years of laboratory experience, preferably QC