QC Microbiologist

Primary Duties:

The Quality Control Microbiologist will be primarily responsible for sampling and testing of clean utilities and clean rooms to support the commissioning, qualification, and startup of a new manufacturing facility, the Gene Therapy Innovation Center (GTIC).  Other responsibilities will include conducting method qualification, method suitability testing, validation and routine testing of microbiological and compendial assays in compliance with all applicable quality systems and current cGMPs within the Quality Control Operations organization.  They will support the departmental goals and contribute to general operations of the microbiology laboratory.   This role will contribute to the development and implementation of new programs that govern general and microbiology specific laboratory practices, participate in OOS and Alert / Action Investigations, generate deviation documentation and trend reports, and assist with audit preparation and participation. They will author, review, and revise SOP’s, reports, technical documents, and attend cross-functional team meetings as a QC Microbiology representative.

In addition, the Quality Control Microbiologist will perform cGMP testing to support microbiological testing of raw materials, in-process, finished product, and stability samples. Testing will include but is not limited to: environmental monitoring and plate reads, gowning qualification, endotoxin, bioburden. They will ensure compliance with current regulatory requirements (USP, EU, ISO, ICH and FDA guidance), good documentation practices (cGDP) and industry best practices for manufacturing (cGMP).

Job Description:

• Train on assigned SOPs and perform OJT/Qualification as applicable
• Perform environmental monitoring (EM), which requires gowning qualification, routine EM sampling, plate incubation/enumeration
• Support method transfers and method qualification/suitability
• Perform required on-site microbiology, compendial, and raw material testing, which includes but not limited to:  Bioburden, Endotoxin, ID, Growth Promotion, pH, Osmolality, and Appearance.
• Participate in laboratory investigations, deviation investigations.
• Identify areas for continuous improvement and complete document revisions.
• Author and Lead Technical Protocols and Technical Reports
• Data entry, scanning, filing, and trending
• Order QC supplies to support testing
• Initiate Work Order as required for laboratory equipment
• Represent the department in cross functional meetings and projects

Basic Minimum Responsibilities:

• BS or MS degree in Biology/Microbiology required
• Minimum 5 years of related experience in the Biotechnology/Medical Device/ Pharmaceutical manufacturing laboratory industry
• Experience working in a GMP environment is required
• Must have hands on experience performing Microbiological testing such as: growth promotion, endotoxin and microbial limits/bioburden testing.
• Hands on experience sampling in Clean Room environments and aseptic technique

Position is Full Time, Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm with overtime as needed. Candidates currently living within a commutable distance to Philadelphia, PA are encouraged to apply.

What we offer:

• Excellent full time benefits including comprehensive medical coverage, dental, and vision options
• Life and disability insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid vacation and holidays
• Yearly goal-based bonus & eligibility for merit-based increase

Eurofins is a M/F, Disabled, and Veteran Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer.