Specialist, QC Microbiology

Responsibilities

• Responsibilities will include (but not limited to):
• Perform cleanroom, BSC & Isolator batch related monitoring
• Utility sampling of water systems and Compressed Air/Gas.
• Carrying out In-Process testing of critical lot related samples to support Manufacturing activities (HPLC and UV Spectrophotometry).
• Issuance, receipt, and testing of biological indicators.
• Reading and reporting of environmental monitoring, BIs, and aseptic qualification sample results.
• Reconciliation and inspection of media fill units, and participation in media fills (APS).
• Carrying out identifications of Microorganisms isolated post testing activities.
• Completing all laboratory documentation in a timely and accurate manner.
• Compliance with Standard Operating Procedures and Registered Specifications.
• Assisting in authoring and reviewing documentation.
• Providing support to other departments to ensure qualification and production schedules are adhered to.
• Reviewing paperwork, and reconciliation of analysis performed in the laboratory.
• Ensuring that any alert/action limit excursions are investigated according to site procedures.
• Receipt and processing of drug substance and drug product samples.
• Adherence to and improvement upon lean lab and 6S practices.
• Ensuring a high standard of housekeeping and safety is maintained in the laboratory.
• Performing any other activities as indicated by the Microbiology Manager.
• Qualification and Experience
• The ideal candidate should hold a minimum of a Level 8 degree in Microbiology or related discipline.
• At least 2 years' experience in a pharmaceutical / healthcare laboratory or related technical function.
• Applicants should have relevant experience working in a cleanroom environment using aseptic techniques, and experience working with isolators is advantageous.
• Experience in HPLC and UV Spectrophotometry is desirable but not essential.
• Experience using MODA, Empower, CIMS, LIMS, LES and Veeva Vault is desirable but not essential.
• The successful candidate must demonstrate excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• The ability to work in a team based collaborative environment is essential.
• Why you should apply
• You will help patients in their fight against serious diseases
• You will be part of a company that encourages excellence and innovation, respects diversity, develops leaders and values its employees.
• You'll get a competitive salary and a great benefits package including an annual bonus, pension contribution, family medical allowance, 27 days of annual leave, life assurance and on-site gym
• #LI-Onsite
• If you come across a role that intrigues you but doesn't perfectly line up with your resume, we encourage you to apply anyway. You could be one step away from work that will transform your life and career.
• Uniquely Interesting Work, Life-changing Careers
• On-site Protocol
• BMS has an occupancy structure that determines where an employee is required to conduct their work. This structure includes site-essential, site-by-design, field-based and remote-by-design jobs. The occupancy type that you are assigned is determi

Benefits

Additional Information

Working with Us Challenging. Meaningful. Life-changing. Those aren't words that are usually associated with a job. But working at Bristol Myers Squibb is anything but usual. Here, uniquely interesting work happens every day, in every department. From optimizing a production line to the latest breakthroughs in cell therapy, this is work that transforms the lives of patients, and the careers of those who do it. You'll get the chance to grow and thrive through opportunities uncommon in scale and scope, alongside high-achieving teams. Take your career farther than you thought possible. Bristol Myers Squibb recognizes the importance of balance and flexibility in our work environment. We offer a wide variety of competitive benefits, services and programs that provide our employees with the resources to pursue their goals, both at work and in their personal lives. Read more: careers.bms.com/working-with-us . Position Summary BMS Cruiserath Biologics is seeking to recruit a full-time employee for the role of QC Microbiology Specialist within the QC Microbiology Laboratory. Reporting to the QC Microbiology Manager, the QC Microbiology Specialist will be responsible for supporting Drug Substance and Drug Product site activities related to Environmental Monitoring, Utility sampling, Biological Indictor testing, Media Fill, UV and HPLC in-process testing and sample processing. This is a 24/7 shift role.

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