Mircobiologist
Aspen Pharma Group
2021/07/13   Port Elizabeth

Job Ref #: DB2021005
Industry: Pharmaceutical And Medical/Healthcare
Job Type: Permanent
Positions Available: 2

Applications are invited to apply for this excellent opportunity that exists in Gqeberha. The successful incumbent will report to the QC Team Leader.

Job Description

Overview

To perform microbiological tests on raw materials, water, cleaning and environmental samples, in-process and final products to ensure quality and compliance

 

Responsibilities

 

Planning and Operational Support

 

  • Optimise and facilitate implementation of current processes
  • Identify gaps in current policies and procedures
  • Propose changes or improvements to processes, tools and techniquesMicrobiological Testing
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  • Perform microbiological tests on raw materials, in-process and final products to ensure quality and compliance with GMP standards
  • Test water according to SOPs and testing schedule
  • Notify Production of source of any contamination timeously
  • Develop and implement plans to control level and source of contaminationEnvironmental Management
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  • Perform sampling and testing of external environment, according to SOPs and sampling plan/ scheduleQuality Control
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  • Report OOS results and deviations immediately
  • Manage frequency of testing and sampling to maintain a quality process
  • Maintain good housekeeping
  • Manage and coordinate the use, maintenance and calibration of testing equipment according to SOPs
  • Ensure continuous compliance of laboratory with GMP standardsReporting and Record-Keeping
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  • Document and store data according to SOPs and regulation
  • Consolidate information for reports on weekly/ monthly basis
  • Analyse consolidated data and provide recommendations

Compile detailed and standardised reports and consolidated documents

Job Requirements

 

Skills Required

 

Background/experience

  • National Diploma in Microbiology
  • 6 years’ Microbiological laboratory experience 

Specific job skills

  • Advanced knowledge of microbiological testing methods
  • Understanding of pharmaceutical manufacturing and corrective action programs
  • Pharmaceutical standards and compliance requirements
  • Ability to interpret and implement policies, processes and objectives                                                         

Competencies

  • Interrogating Information
  • Following Procedures
  • Maintaining Accuracy
  • Customer Awareness