What are the responsibilities and job description for the QC Microbiology Analyst position at Ivory Systems?
Duties:
- Perform utilities sampling of Water for Injection, Purified Water, Clean Steam and Process gases.
- Perform environmental monitoring of cleanroom suites and laboratory areas as required.
- Perform QC Microbiology laboratory testing including bioburden, endotoxin, sterility, and microbial ID testing to ensure timely generation and reporting of test results (for In-Process, Drug Substance, Drug Product, and Stability samples) in support of manufacturing operations.
- Support routine QC operations, including but not limited to: instrument qualification and maintenance, SOP generation and revision, specification update, record keeping and archival, etc.
- Manage inventory of reagents and supplies for the laboratory.
- Conduct laboratory investigations, including OOS, Out of Trend, deviations, and invalid assays.
- Implement corrective actions and preventive actions (CAPAs).
- Participate in facility qualification activities for microbiological testing and environmental monitoring.
- Required to gown into cleanrooms with different classifications and able to stand and move around for extended periods of time.
- Participate in method transfer and method validation activities, including protocol preparation, protocol execution, and report preparation.
- Undertake any other duties as required.
Skills:
- Minimum of 2 years of working experience in an FDA-regulated biotechnology or pharmaceutical company.
- 5 years of experience preferred with no higher education.
- Working knowledge and experience with microbiological testing methods such as endotoxin, bioburden, sterility testing, microbial identification, PCR, biological indicators, environmental monitoring, etc.
- Familiar with USP/EP and cGMP/EU GMP regulations.
- Familiar with instrument and equipment validation.
- Impressive, demonstrable track record and skills/experience gained within a similar position(s), at a similar level.
- Credible and confident communicator (written and verbal) at all levels.
Education: Bachelor's Degree or above in Microbiology, Biology or Biotechnology related scientific discipline.
