Laboratory Technologist - Microbiology (3 Positions)New!

• Perform routine and batch-release microbiological tests including sterility testing by membrane filtration or direct inoculation, bioburden testing and microbial limits.
• Prepare and qualify microbiological media, reagents and growth promotion tests.
• Conduct environmental monitoring of classified areas including active air sampling, settle plates, surface monitoring and personnel monitoring.
• Trend environmental monitoring data and support investigation of excursions and action level breaches.
• Accurately document all microbiological testing activities in controlled records.
• Monitor preventive maintenance, calibration and qualification of quality control instruments and equipment.
• Participate in deviations, OOS and OOT investigations, root cause analysis and CAPA implementation.
• Participate in validation and verification of microbiological methods.
• Ensure compliance with pharmacopoeia and regulatory requirements for microbiological testing.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Science Technology Biology, Microbiology, Biomedical Sciences or a related life science discipline.
• A master's degree in any of the above fields is an added advantage.
• Hands-on experience in sterility testing laboratories, environmental monitoring programmes, aseptic techniques and microbial culture and identification.
• Familiarity with cleanroom classifications and environmental monitoring trending.
• Knowledge of the European Pharmacopoeia, ICH and WHO GMP guidelines.

Skills & Competencies:

• Aseptic technique and cleanroom discipline.
• Microbiological testing and media preparation.
• Data trending and record keeping.
• Attention to detail.
• Investigation and root-cause analysis.