QC Microbiology Analyst

Hobson Prior is currently working with a gene therapy organisation who are determined to develop possible curative treatments for patients who are living with serious illnesses. This innovative company is looking for a QC Microbiology Analyst to be responsible for the microbiology environment monitoring sampling of the facility, incubation and analysis of microbiology samples, QC testing and general facility audit readiness.

Job Responsibilities:

• Performs environmental monitoring of the organisations aseptic manufacturing facility.
• Ensures all testing is completed as per Environmental Monitoring programme.
• Updates EM results database.
• Adheres to aseptic technique when working in controlled facilities as well as QC laboratories.
• Ensure the laboratory paperwork and operations are fully GMP compliant.
• Performs analysis of the environmental monitoring samples.
• Records and reports out of specification results and implements corrective actions as applicable.
• Maintains QC facilities to meet GMP requirements, conducts necessary checks to support any health authority, customer/stakeholders site visits.
• Supports QC testing of materials and products as required.
• Operates and maintains laboratory equipment, ensuring all equipment is calibrated and suitable for use as applicable.
• Handles or disposes of hazardous materials safely and in accordance with procedures.
• Supports maintaining the Quality Management System and control of documents, ensuring the data integrity of all data produced.
• Support with all reasonable managerial requests and ad-hoc tasks.
• Works closely with the Manufacturing, Engineering and QA teams.

Key Skills:

• Problem solving and analytical mindset.
• Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbally.

Requirements:

• BSc in Microbiology or equivalent relevant work experience in pharmaceutical or other similar regulated industry (i.e. biologics or medical devices).
• Preferred knowledge of GMP/GLP regulations, FDA regulations etc
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• QC GMP testing is aseptic manufacturing facilities and products.

Apply now:

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