Job Description

We are seeking a highly motivated individual to join us as a QC Microbiologist in our new commercial cell therapy production center located in Frederick MD. You will work with the Quality Control team in supporting our efforts in this exciting new area of cancer immunotherapy. This position provides Quality Control microbiological testing for commercial manufactured product, responsible for product testing, utility testing and environmental monitoring.

Responsibilities:

• Performs environmental and/or utility monitoring and sampling as a primary function.
• Performs routine and non-routine inspection of media fill samples (AOQ/APV), collection and/or testing of media, final product, validation-related, and critical utility samples according to SOPs.
• Receives, quarantines, and stores purchased microbiological media pending laboratory release.
• Monitors bio hazardous waste and coordinates its removal with qualified safety personnel.
• Participates in validation and commercial/developmental manufacturing activities.
• Reviews and issues Environmental Notifications based on raw data, and validated electronic data acquisition systems.
• Represents QC for area of specialization in site meetings.
• Supports testing of solid oral dosage, packaging component testing, raw material and sterile product testing.
• Troubleshoots standard instrumentation/test methods.
• Performs activities in support of final product release testing (e.g. tests applicable for endotoxin, sterility, and particle isolation) and raw material testing (e.g. media growth promotion) where required.
• Performs activities in support of environmental monitoring including surface viable air, non-viable air and personnel monitoring.
• Performs activities in support of bioburden testing of water and product; and viable/non-viable particles, moisture testing of compressed gases/air

Qualifications

• 2+ years of relevant experience and a High School diploma or BS degree, or degree in a related field

Preferred Requirements:

• Prior experience in the biopharmaceutical or pharmaceutical industry
• Prior lab experience
• Basic Knowledge of current Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) and Good Laboratory Practices (GLPs) daily.
• Basic Knowledge of general Microbiology techniques such as gram staining, aseptic technique, and plate streaking technique.
• Knowledge of USP and other regulatory requirements.
• Knowledge of HPLC and UPLC systems.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills are required.
• MODAL/LIMS proficiency.
• Technical training on environmental monitoring of facility and utility systems.

Additional Information

The position is full-time, second shift Sunday-Wednesday from 3pm-2am. Candidates must be flexible to adapt to schedule changes requiring shift changes and/or weekend work, and overtime may be required as needed. Candidates living within a commutable distance of Frederick, MD are encouraged to apply.

• Life and disability insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid vacation and holidays

Eurofins Lancaster Laboratories Professional Scientific Services® (PSS) is a global, award-winning insourcing solution that places our people at our clients’ site dedicated to running and managing laboratory services while eliminating headcount, co-employment and project-management worries.

We infuse our 55-year track record of scientific and laboratory operations expertise, as well as HR and great place to work best practices, to recruit, hire, train and manage highly qualified scientists to perform laboratory services using our client’s quality systems and equipment.

To learn more about Eurofins Lancaster Laboratories, please explore our website www.eurofinsus.com.

Eurofins is a M/F, Disabled, and Veteran Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer.