QC Analyst—Microbiology

Minimum Qualification / Requirements

1. BSc Microbiology or Biochemistry
   
2. Experience in a pharmaceutical/healthcare industry is an advantage
   

Quality

1.     To ensure compliance with current Good Laboratory Practices as laid down in the Quality Control procedures

2.   Compliance with regulatory requirements & cGMP.

3.    Ensure that all work undertaken is compliant with all relevant internal standards, quality systems, procedures, accreditations, and methodologies and in line with customer expectations.

Technical Work

1.  Sampling of finished products, packaging, and raw material and data entry in logbooks.

2.  Validate/verify the test methods, qualify equipment, and clean room personnel.

3.     Preparation and quality control of media and diluents used in the lab.

4. Perform a bacteria endotoxin test of raw materials, stability study samples and finished products

5.     Perform a sterility test of finished products, stability study samples and raw materials

6.     Perform bioburden test on pre-sterilized samples

7.     Perform Particulate matter count test of finished products and stability study samples

Reporting & Communication

1.    Update of records on time.

2.   Timely and proper communication with staff at all levels.

3.    Reporting critical escalation on time.

Safety

1.     Use of provided Personal protective wear (overall, gas masks, Head cap, gloves.)

2.     Identify possible sources of incidents and accidents.