QC Microbiologist - Environmental Monitoring

Eurofins USA PSS Insourcing Solutions

QC Microbiologist - Environmental Monitoring

Exton, PA
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Job Description

    _ General Responsibilities:_
    Performs environmental monitoring in support of aseptic product manufacturing, media fill batches, and personnel monitoring. Performs raw material release testing in support of aseptic product manufacturing.

    Responsibilities:

    • Perform viable and non-viable environmental monitoring in support of Manufacturing and Quality Control in the form of air testing, surface testing, personnel testing, and particulate monitoring inside the clean rooms.
    • Perform batch record verification of critical processing steps performed by Manufacturing during aseptic product manufacture, ensuring accuracy of steps performed.
    • Perform Growth Promotion testing on prepared media.
    • Perform environmental monitoring during aseptic process media fills batches.
    • Maintain housekeeping in the Quality Control laboratories.
    • Assist the Quality Control department in daily operations, as needed.
    • Revise QC SOPs as necessary to maintain compliance.
    • Respond timely to Out of Specification (OOS) results, including notification to area management.
    • Communicate with the individual Operations Departments (Manufacturing, Quality Assurance, Facilities) to ensure that Company objectives are met on schedule.
    • Training of other employees as necessary.
    • Participation in investigations to ensure that potential problems and root causes are identified, impact assessed, and actions to prevent recurrence are considered and implemented.
  • Qualifications

    Qualifications

    ** Basic Minimum Qualifications:**

    • BS degree in a scientific discipline
    • 2+ years of experience in a similar role in the biologics or pharmaceutical industry
    • Knowledge of Current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMPs) and Industry Standards
    • Experience in aseptic processing and mammalian cell culture
    • Familiarity of basic laboratory equipment such as microscopes, pH meters, incubators, etc.
    • Ability to demonstrate proficiency in Microsoft products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
    • Excellent verbal, written, and organizational skills
    • Good interpersonal and communication skills
    • Must be open to occasional off shift and weekend work

    Additional Information

    Position is Full Time, Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm. Candidates currently living within a commutable distance of West Point, PA are encouraged to apply.

    ** What we offer:**

    • Excellent full time benefits including comprehensive medical coverage, dental, and vision options
    • Life and disability insurance
    • 401(k) with company match
    • Paid vacation and holidays
    • Yearly goal-based bonus & eligibility for merit-based increases

    Eurofins USA PSS Insourcing Solutions is a Disabled and Veteran Equal Employment Opportunity employer.