Job Abstract

Do you have an interest in Quality Controls where you can develop your technical and analytic skills?  If so, this is the role for you.

As Quality Control Technician, you will be responsible for collecting environmental monitoring and utility samples, collecting PEMS data, and performing microbiology testing such as Bioburden and plate reading identification. You will also perform data review for Environmental Monitoring or Microbiology data, perform routine laboratory tasks such as safety shower and eyewash testing, BSC cleaning and stocking, level one audits, daily pH meter and balance calibration, etc, and perform tasks associated with ordering laboratory supplies and maintaining laboratory equipment.

This role will provide YOU the opportunity to lead key activities to progress YOUR career, these responsibilities include some of the following:

• Perform microbiology testing (Bioburden and plate reading), sample incubation, and Environmental Monitoring data review.
• Cross train on other assays to act as backup for scientists.
• Perform Environmental Monitoring duties related to viable air, viable surfaces, swabs, and non-viable air sample collection as well as performing utility sampling.
• Perform associated sample reads/testing.
• Generate all paperwork and labels associated with sampling to meet SOP requirements.
• Collect PEMS data.
• Responsible for assisting senior staff with the harmonization of compendial methods with other vaccine sites. This will include the review of documents, identification of potential gaps and revision of those documents.
• Handle special projects such as abnormal test results, investigations and validation studies as needed.
• Identify data trends and escalate as needed.
• Responsible for maintaining and ordering sufficient reagents and supplies, ordering equipment and maintaining the equipment in good working conditions in a calibrated and validated status.
• Performing routine laboratory tasks such as safety shower/eyewash checks, preparation of autoclaved materials, performing glass-wash and stocking supplies, daily pH meter and balance calibration, etc.
• Ensure labs are in a ‘GMP, safe, analytical-testing readiness’ state.
• Assure that all required documentation including records and logs, is complete and accurate according to the current GMPs.
• File and archive laboratory records and data in accordance with GMPs and SOPs.
• Revise and write change controls, SOP’s, and other GMP documents as required.

We are looking for professionals with these required skills to achieve our goals:

• High School Diploma and minimum of two years GMP laboratory testing experience ?

OR

• Assoc. or B.S. in biology, microbiology, chemistry and minimum of six months GMP laboratory testing experience ?

If you have the following characteristics, it would be a plus:

• Knowledge of standard laboratory technique.

• Computer skills in Excel and Word.

• Ability to follow written procedures and document results in a neat and precise manner.

• Must be well organized, flexible, open-minded and dynamic.

• Must have demonstrated self-direct work habits and strong communication skills.

• Must be a committed team player prepared to work in and embrace a team-based culture.

• Ability to work within a multi-skilled team.

• Maintain attention to detail, while completing multiple or repetitive tasks.

• Demonstrate a serious commitment to accuracy and quality while meeting goals or deadlines.

• Maintain a high level of integrity while balancing multiple priorities and responsibilities.

• Position may require employees to work in a rotational schedule. This schedule may include holidays, and weekends; over-time may be required.

• Some experience in analytical systems including quality control, validation, documentation and compliance preferred.

• Strong interpersonal skills.

• Solid team player able to function within team-based organization.

• Able to interact with peers, subordinates and senior personnel in multidisciplinary environment including engineering, facility operations, validation, production and QA.

• Able to prioritize and decide appropriate course of actions.

• Ability to understand client’s needs (producers) and to interact with people from various domains (Regulatory, QA, other analytical groups inside the Company.)

• Demonstrated ability to perform all job duties with limited supervision.

• Demonstrated familiarity with cGMP’s, facility regulatory guidelines and standard operating procedures.

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