Alphanumeric is hiring an QC MICROBIOLOGY ASSOCIATE SCIENTIST - Level 1 to work in Cambridge, MA with our client of 20 years committed to improving lives through medical and pharmaceutical advancements.
Key Responsibilities:
- Perform routine environmental monitoring of the manufacturing facility.
- Perform routine sampling and testing of the utility systems.
- Perform Manufacturing Process Monitoring
- Perform QC sample receipt and aliquoting as necessary.
- Complete documentation in accordance with current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP) ensuring data integrity.
- Maintain QC Micro related systems to ensure compliance with industry standards supporting internal/external audits.
- Perform laboratory tasks including general housekeeping, equipment monitoring and maintenance, inventory of supplies.
Required Qualifications
• BS in a relevant scientific discipline or 2-5 years Quality Control experience in a cGMP organization with a focus in Microbiology
• Knowledge of GMP, microbiology, aseptic technique, and general laboratory instrumentation (preferred)
• Ability to efficiently prioritize, manage and complete multiple projects and tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to collaborate effectively in a dynamic, cross-functional environment.
• Excellent communication skills (verbal and written)
• Perform environmental monitoring and utility samples of the facility.
• Perform Bioburden and endotoxin testing.
• Utilizing different microbiological testing techniques to ensure the safety of the facility environment.
• Adhere to environmental monitoring procedures.
• Perform plate reads and record results.
• Support raw material sampling and testing.
• Author and revise standard operating procedures.
• Inform supervisor/manager upon observing OOS, or generation of deviations.