Microbiologist II

Greiner Bio-One · Monroe, United States

About the role

Responsibility

• Carry out Microbiological testing and examination according to valid procedures; such as Biobuden, Endotoxin, Sterility, Growth Promotion, cell growth (cell culture)and Environmental Monitoring.

• Execute method validations for medical device and non-medical device for bioburden and sterilization according to ISO standards.

• Lead sterilization validation projects for new and existing products according to ISO 11137.

• Support routine dose audits, requalification, dose setting and dose mapping studies.

• Assist in the development and implementation of processes and facility monitoring to ensure effective contamination control strategies are established.

• Assist in the development of facility gowning program.

• Act as an SME for method validation for new products.

• Author SOPs, test procedures, and assist in creating validation protocols and reports for the lab.

• Data entry for trends for management review.

• Intrepretation of sterilization dose audit results and elevation of the data trends as needed.

• Test non-conforming product to resolve QIR/NCR issues as well as investigate returned products via complaint processing system.

• Assist in investigations along with other departments to identify root cause.

• Support CAPA investigations by identifying root causes and implementing corrective actions.

• Participate in internal audits and support external regulatory inspections.

• Coduct aspetic technique training and Hygiene regulation training for other departments.

• Review and maintain stock of consumables (supplies and equipment) for Microbiology department.

• Purchase requestion and material transfer in SAP.

• Coordination of sample testing via external/third-party vendor(s).

• Communication and information exchange with affiliated Greiner facilities.

• Other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements

• Minimum Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in microbiology, or related field.

• Minimum 3 years of relevant work experience in GMP-controlled laboratory environment.

• Experience in Medical Device, Pharmaceutical, and/or regulated industry is preferred.

• Basic Knowledge of medical device regualtion,industry,and international standards.

• Basic understanding of computer systems (Word, Excel, Outlook, and instrument dedicated).

• Knowledge of gamma and ebeam sterilization, ISO 13485 and ISO 11137 requirements.

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