Job Summary

This position performs microbiological evaluation of environmental swabs, raw material, intermediate, process, and finished products to ensure product meets customer specification, GMP, and consumer safety standards. Makes risk analysis and usage decision of non-conformances. Generates test result documentation. Provides technical assistance for internal and external customers.

Perform testing associated with the QC chemistry lab.Microbiology Laboratory responsibilities: Accurately and consistently perform USP Microbial Limits testing of raw materials, in-process samples, environmental samples, and finished product.Prepare and qualify media.Assist in test method validation.Assist in equipment qualification.Write Laboratory Investigations and assist in writing Quality Investigations when necessary.Collect and test pretreatment (water building), purified water samples (Colloidal 1 & 2), other locations as procedurally required;Perform routine maintenance and calibration procedures on laboratory equipment.Provide support for laboratory investigations and customer complaints;Maintain sufficient levels of inventory of basic chemical reagents and media in the lab.Perform environmental monitoring of plant, packaging areas and certain laboratory areas as procedurally required.Report results via LIMS and communicate test results and pertinent information to appropriate persons.Sample finished product containers or raw material containersDeliver isolates for identification to Accugenix.Perform daily and weekly laboratory cleaning.Conduct calibrations and maintain records for the lab calibration program;Provide general lab support by maintaining samples and consumable supplies and follow up on maintenance work orders.Investigate and make recommendations with respect to plant investigations;Participate in the training of new analysts. Provide training support for entry level analysts as necessary.Perform instrument troubleshooting.Must be able to adapt to changing requirements in the lab.This position requires weekend work.May require support for analytical lab and perform functions of the QC analyst as necessary.Follow all standard lab procedures and testing methods.Comply with cGMP, ISO 9000, and FSSC 22000 standards, both in the laboratory and in the plant.Maintain accurate records of all test results and report them in a timely manner in alignment with the quality system.Ensure documentation and records are maintained according to plant procedures and the quality system.

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