Qc Microbiology Analyst I

At Minaris Regenerative Medicine our vision is creating future cell therapy miracles together. We are a leading global contract development and manufacturing organization dedicated to the advancement of cell and gene therapy products. We believe in the transformative potential of cell and gene therapies and we are shaping the future of medicine. We open doors in the regenerative medicine industry for those looking to transform medicine while continuously improving an innovative, growing company.
This position will report into the Supervisor of QC Microbiology. The Quality Control Microbiology Analyst I serves as a support role to clinical and/or commercial production. The QC Microbiology Analyst will perform environmental monitoring activities including, but not limited to, non-viable particulate testing, active air viable, passive air viable, surface viable, and personnel monitoring.
Essential Functions and Responsibilities
Below is the summary of the role responsibilities. This is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, skills, efforts, requirements or working conditions associated with the role. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current job, management reserves the right to revise the job or to require that other or different tasks be performed as assigned with or without notice.
Under the direction of the QC Microbiology Supervisor, responsibilities of the QC Microbiology Analyst I will include but are not limited to:
Environmental monitoring in controlled environments:
Non-viable particulate monitoring
Active viable air monitoring
Personnel monitoring
Surface sampling
Passive air monitoring
Equipment monitoring:
Ensure equipment is in proper working conditions
Ensure all equipment is properly maintained/calibrated
Assist with routine laboratory testing
Plate reads and incubations
Shipping of test samples and equipment to contract laboratories for testing
Complete all documentation according to written Standard Operating Procedures in accordance to Current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP) and Good Documentation Practices (GDP).
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in a science or relevant field required
Minimum 0-2 years of experience or equivalent experience.
Environmental monitoring or within the biopharmaceutical industry experience preferred.
Competencies/Candidate Profile
Proficient with computer software such as
Microsoft Office
Strong written and oral communication skills
Must be detail oriented, can multi-task, work in a team environment, and have the flexibility to adapt to company growth as well as its evolving responsibilities
Minimum Required Training
Employment as a QC Microbiology Analyst I is contingent on the ability to obtain a qualified gowning status within 90 days of start date.
GxP/GDP Training
Safety Training
Supervisory Responsibilities
This job has no supervisory responsibilities.
Working Environment
Must have the ability to work in a team-oriented environment and with clients
Must be able to work during the weekend, holidays and as required by the company
Must be able to handle the standard/moderate noise of the manufacturing facility
The work environment requires gowning, hair net, safety glasses, gloves, and foot coverings.
This role operates within a professional office environment of a manufacturing operations plant. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets, and fax machines. Seating is mixed and includes open space seating, cubicle, and office space.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee may occasionally be exposed to infectious diseases transmittable through human blood, tissues, or bodily fluids and are expected to utilize universal precautions with all human specimens.
Must utilize proper personal protective equipment (PPE) when handling all human specimens, gases, corrosive chemicals, and liquid nitrogen.
Other exposures may include gases (nitrogen), or corrosive chemicals (Clorox, potassium hydroxide), or exposure to liquid nitrogen.
noisy.
Physical Requirements
The physical demands described here represent those that must be met by an employee to perform the essential functions of the job successfully.
The employee is frequently required to lift, move, or carry up to 50 pounds and occasionally move tanks up to 300 pounds (with assistance).
Heavy cryo-gloves must be used when working with liquid nitrogen
This role is sedentary. An individual may occasionally exert up to 10 pounds of force or a negligible amount of force frequently to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects. Sedentary entails sitting most of the time but may involve walking or standing for brief periods.
Must be capable of moving, sitting, stretching, stooping, reaching with hands and arms, and have vision sufficient to read materials.
Must be capable of using hands and fingers to operate a computer and other office productivity machinery such as copy machine, printer, and calculator.
Must have the ability to communicate information and ideas so others will understand. Must be able to exchange accurate information in person, and on the telephone.
The QC Microbiology Analyst I must be able to maintain aseptic behavior within a cleanroom environment for an extended period.
Disclaimer
The above information in this description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed. It does not contain nor is it intended to be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
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