Microbiology Technician

Summary of position

• Carry out microbiological testing to ensure the ongoing quality of product
• Interface with other departments to ensure timely release of products and materials
• Support with laboratory investigations and non-conformance investigations
• Ensure the principles of cGMP are applied and that all documentation is followed to comply with ISO9000, ISO13485, FDA QSRs and the Medical device directive
• Support documentation revisions

Duties & Responsibilities

• Ensure that microbiological testing is performed in a timely manner
• Bioburden testing
• Sterility testing
• Antibiotic potency testing
• Environmental monitoring
• Enumeration and identification of contaminants
• Management of consumables and materials used in testing
• Autoclaving of items for the laboratory and production
• Execution of the laboratory cleaning program
• Review of sterilization documentation
• Ensures that all activities are carried out in compliance with all regulations and laws governing business and quality operations
• Support investigations to assist in the completion of Non-conformance reports and OOS excursions
• Support validation of test methods and equipment for the microbiology department
• Support validation of processes for sterility assurance

Education

• BSc degree in Biological sciences
• Experience in a laboratory setting (Practical laboratory experience gained through a degree is acceptable)
• Working with Microsoft office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Office)
• Previous experience working within a quality environment in the Food, Consumer, Pharmaceutical or Medical device industry
• Basic knowledge of cGMP and documentation practices
• Understanding of basic Microbiological concepts

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