Microbiologist

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Position Summary

The Analyst II, QC Microbiology role supports the Microbiology Department by performing quality-related tasks for pharmaceutical products to include documenting and conducting testing on a variety of samples, such as raw materials, in-process and finished products, stability samples, water, gas, and environmental samples.

Job Responsibilities

• Read SOPs (Standard Operating Procedures) and excerpts from technical documentation.
• Write, review, and revise SOPs (Standard Operating Procedures) and/or work instructions for cGMP (Good Manufacturing Practices) manufacturing of commercial product.
• Complete required training and may train others.
• Conduct troubleshooting activities.
• Gather, organize, and communicate operational information to others.
• Facilitate team meetings to discuss progress, initiatives, and/or other matters.
• Actively participates in investigations involving manufacturing process areas, related to QC processes or data, such as sampling, deviations potentially affecting QC results, investigational sampling, and testing.
• Assist with coordinating activities of support groups.
• Identifies trends in data in order to provide accurate descriptions, identify root causes, and/or identify solutions or improvements.
• Demonstrates proficiency on authoring Quality records (Deviations, CAPAs, and Change Controls).
• Identify temporary and permanent fixes to address issues.
• Alert supervisor or manager when problems occur outside of SOPs (Standard Operating Procedures).
• Collect, record, and report metrics.
• Monitor equipment and/or systems for performance and problem indicators.
• Wear gowning, sterile garments, and PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) as required by specific activities.
• Consult cross-functionally as an SME (Subject Matter Expert) on systems and/or processes within a functional area.
• Perform logbook reviews.
• Lead or participate in process improvement activities and teams to meet strategic goals.
• Use MAXIMO and/or CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management System) to manage logistics.
• Interact with regulatory agency individuals during audits and inspections, when necessary.
• Author, review, and revise documentation needed for cGMP (Good Manufacturing Practices) manufacturing of commercial product.
• Attend inter-departmental meetings to discuss matters involving the coordination of multiple departments.
• Coordinate qualification activities.
• Perform routine sampling activities on the facility utilities.
• Recommend compliance resolutions to management.

Minimum Qualifications

• Working knowledge of cGXP requirements and a strong familiarity with production operations.
• Good problem solving skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in biology, microbiology, or related discipline.
• At least 2 year of laboratory experience in pharmaceutical industry.
• Prior experience supporting microbiological testing in a sterile pharmaceutical operation environment.

This position may also include the following conditions: This role is primarily non-sedentary. May include but not limited to standing, walking, repetitive motion, and chemical usage.

All employees are expected to adhere to the Quality Management System established in the Quality Manual, Quality Policy, Standard Operating Procedures, Current Good Manufacturing Practices, and any other applicable regulations and standards to the duties within their role.

The items described here are representative of those that must be met successfully to perform the essential functions of this job.

Sponsorship or support for work authorization, including visas, is not available for this position.

Resilience is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender perception or identity, national origin, age, marital status, protected veteran status, disability status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, or characteristic, or other non-job-related characteristics or other prohibited grounds specified in applicable federal, state, and local laws. Requests for reasonable accommodation can be made at any stage of the recruitment process.

Resilience offers employees a robust total rewards program including an annual cash bonus program, a 401(k) plan with a generous company match and our benefits package which is thoughtfully designed to support our employees with great healthcare (including medical, dental and vision), family building benefits, life and disability insurance, paid vacation, paid holidays, other paid leaves of absence, tuition reimbursement and support for caregiving needs. Our target base pay hiring range for this position is $60,000.00 - $86,250.00 per year. Actual base pay is dependent upon a number of factors, including but not limited to, the candidate's geographical location, relevant experience, qualifications, skills and knowledge.