Senior Quality Control Lab Analyst
About The Position
Avantor is hiring a Senior Quality Control Lab Analyst for a full-time, onsite position in St. Louis, Missouri. The role works Monday through Friday and performs microbiological quality control testing on raw materials, in-process samples, and finished products. The analyst also supports method validation and qualification, laboratory equipment maintenance, environmental monitoring, investigations, documentation, inventory, and training of junior team members. The position requires a bachelor's degree in a science-related field and at least three years of microbiology laboratory experience, including testing in accordance with current USP and EP requirements. Five or more years of relevant microbiology experience is strongly preferred. Preferred qualifications include experience with Biolog, BMU, and MALDI-TOF systems; endotoxin testing; USP/EP compendial testing and regulatory requirements; and work in a GMP-regulated microbiology laboratory. Avantor describes itself as a global team of more than 14,000 associates and highlights a diverse, equitable, and inclusive culture with learning experiences to support career growth. The company is an equal opportunity employer and provides reasonable accommodations during the employment process.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Biology, Chemistry, Biochemistry, or another science-related field.
- At least 3 years of microbiology laboratory experience, including testing in accordance with current USP and EP requirements.
- Experience using Microsoft Suite applications, such as Outlook and Teams.
Nice To Haves
- Five or more years of relevant microbiology experience is strongly preferred.
- Experience with Biolog, BMU, and MALDI-TOF systems.
- Experience performing endotoxin testing, including gel clot and kinetic methods.
- Knowledge of USP/EP microbiological compendial testing and associated regulatory requirements.
- Experience in a GMP-regulated microbiology laboratory environment.
Responsibilities
- Conduct routine microbial contamination testing, including total plate count, yeast and mold count, specified pathogen testing, and endotoxin testing.
- Prepare and process raw material, in-process, and finished-product samples for microbiological testing.
- Analyze test results, prepare reports, and document findings in laboratory notebooks or electronic systems.
- Maintain accurate records and document laboratory activities, test results, and events.
- Conduct validation and qualification of microbiological test methods, consumables, and laboratory equipment.
- Operate and maintain autoclaves, incubators, laminar flow hoods, and microbial identification systems; ensure equipment calibration is completed according to established schedules.
- Conduct routine environmental monitoring of laboratory and production areas, including water and viable air monitoring.
- Maintain laboratory inventory and order consumables as needed.
- Lead investigations and report findings to Quality Control management.
- Assist with training and mentoring new or junior team members on laboratory processes and techniques.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Learning experiences to support career growth and success.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
