Quality Control Microbiologist

Us tech Solutions•Myerstown, PA

About The Position

Microbiology Team working in a fast paced environment, supporting manufacturing and packaging of OTC Drug and Nutritional products, across multiple shifts, by performing all aspects of Microbiological testing. POSITION SUMMARY This position is in the Quality Assurance department and the incumbent will be expected to continuously learn Quality Assurance systems, manufacturing, and effectively engage in relationships with peers in the laboratories, Manufacturing/Production and personnel in other departments as needed. Once the incumbent is assigned specific products on which to perform the quality assurance tests, or provide development or troubleshooting, the incumbent will have considerable impact on results from his/her work. Material can be rejected and manufacturing procedures can be altered significantly either in schedule changes or in process itself. Perform analysis on raw materials, intermediates, purified water systems, environmental monitoring and finished products, following prescribed procedures to provide the information base leading to raw material/intermediates/product disposition. Assist in troubleshooting and problem solving as directed, within the Microbiology area; focus is on Microbiological testing.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Biology, Pharmacy, or related 4 year science degree required.
At least 1 year of lab experience is required: Assigned within the Microbiology area and/or previous experience in microbiology processes is preferred.
Knowledge, practical application, and understanding of microbiology are necessary to perform the functions of this position.
Good documentation practices
Ability to work collaboratively in a team-based environment is required.
Good working knowledge of personal computer skills are required
Working knowledge of aseptic techniques, environment monitoring methods, Gram staining and microbiological test methods is required.
Competencies required: analytical problem solving, work within established policies and procedures, effective written and interpretive communication skills, and organization and planning skills.

Nice To Haves

A working knowledge of statistics, data processing and good manufacturing practices is desirable.
A thorough understanding of National Formulary (NF); United States Pharmacopoeia (USP); and European Pharmacopoeia (EP) testing procedures, as well as, US Pharmaceutical Industry Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP’s), quality control methods and procedures preferred.

Responsibilities

Perform standard qualitative and quantitative analysis on: purchased raw materials, in-process products, pure drug substances and finished pharmaceutical preparations employing standard procedures, in accordance with approved testing procedures of BAYER, the National Formulary (NF) and the United States Pharmacopoeia (USP).
Utilize standard "bench" microbiological aseptic technique
Maintain records of all analysis information of assigned products on data sheets for permanent file and proper entry of information on laboratory forms.
Evaluate all data obtained from analysis; if discrepancy or deviation occurs, consult with Supervisor and recommend additional testing if necessary.
Adhere to the pertinent aspects of Corporate and plant safety programs and adhering to GMP’s, ISO standards or other regulations.
Assist in investigating non-compliance investigations.
Assist with troubleshooting analytical methodology and instrumentation malfunctions.
Perform special assignments as directed by supervisor.
Assist in validation of manufacturing and production lines and equipment pertinent to microbiology (e.g. equipment and room cleaning validation).
Prepare microbiological testing media/diluents.
Perform testing of water samples from Purified (Reverse Osmosis) Water, USP systems.
Perform microbiological environmental monitoring in production areas and in the Microbiology Laboratory.