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QC Microbiology Technician

Rangam Consultants Inc.
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Once training is completed would need to work 10 hour shifts

MUST be flexible working weekends and holidays.

Sun-Wed and Wed-Sat, offsetting the two assignments. The first 6-12 weeks would be Monday-Friday because of training. 8:30 am to 430 pm.

 

Role Overview

  • This is an entry-level to junior QC Microbiology role supporting laboratory operations.
  • Initial focus will be on sample discard activities to reduce backlog and manage retained samples.
  • After training, candidates will transition into QC Microbiology testing and Environmental Monitoring (EM) support.
  • Work will be performed strictly under GMP and SOP-driven environments.

Managers update

  • Handle and discard retained samples (initial phase)
  • Perform QC microbiology testing Bioburden testing, Endotoxin testing, Contamination checks, Water and in-process sample testing
  • Support Environmental Monitoring
  • Work in ISO 8 environments
  • Biological Safety Cabinet (BSC) monitoring
  • Follow GMP and SOP guidelines strictly
  • Maintain documentation accuracy to avoid deviations (NCR/CAPA impact)
  • Communicate effectively for escalations and issue resolution
  • Bachelor’s Degree (Required) Microbiology, Biology , Biotechnology or related life sciences
  • Fresh graduates with strong fundamentals will work
  • Candidates with some GMP/QC experience  will work
  • Local candidates preferred Relocation considered case-by-case
  • Ideal candidate is with bachelor’s degree with 0 to 3 years of experince
  • Masters candidate might be overqualified

Required Skills / Qualifications

  • Basic understanding of GMP & SOP environments
  • Exposure to laboratory practices (academic or industry)
  • Ability to follow structured procedures precisely
  • Experience in a QC laboratory or analytical laboratory
  • Willingness to work on rotating schedules after training

Preferred Skills (Nice-to-Have)

  • QC Microbiology experience
  • Environmental Monitoring (EM) exposure
  • Hands-on experience with Bioburden / endotoxin testing , Microbial assays
  • Experience working in ISO-classified environments
  • SAP experience preferred
  • Experience working in Biological Safety Cabinets (BSC) 

The Primary function would be to :

  • Performs sample retain discard per GMP procedures.
  • Performs routine Environmental Monitoring testing within a GMP environment.
  • Performs Environmental Monitoring (EM) during a fill operation.
  • Supports other lab associated functions. Perform test methods as written to support product/material release. Effectively perform a multitude of laboratory techniques with minimal error for which they will be trained on.
  • Understand, implement, and maintain GMP with respect to laboratory records, procedures, and systems in accordance with procedural requirements.
  • Accept responsibility to complete assigned tasks as committed.
  • Support investigation writers and approvers to gather data. effectively perform a multitude of laboratory techniques with minimal error for which they are or will be trained on
  • Writes or revises procedures with guidance.
  • Works under the guidance of a supervisor but is able to manage their own time to ensure timely completion of assigned duties
  • Trends data to support trend reports.
  • Should be willing to work on weekends and holidays.

Top Skills:

  • QC Micro experience- -Hands- on experience with lab testing and EM.
  • hands- on Aseptic Technique experience preferable.
  • hands- on working experience in Biosafety hoods preferable.
  • Attention to detail while running assays/ tasks in the lab and while performing EM is required
  • Should have good organizational skills, ability to prioritize workload and extremely thorough with excellent attention to detail.
  • Should perform tasks with supervision guidance, taking responsibility for complying with GMP requirements.
  • Strong interpersonal / communication skills. Maintaining good working relationships within and outside the department.
  • Adjusting quickly to new situations. Reprioritizing to meet schedule demands in continually changing work environment.
  • Knowledge with the LIMS system, specifically entering results is preferred

Nice to have:

  • Knowledge of applicable regulations and standards affecting Pharmaceutical Products (e.g. USP, EP, JP pharmacopoeias, ICH guidelines, cGMP) is preferred.
  • GMP and/or Clean-Room experience
  • Clean-Room Gowning
  • Experience with cGMP documentation and record maintenance is required

Years of experience/education and/or certifications required:

  • BS in Biology or other life science required

Must be comfortable standing for most of their shift. Shuttling between Client buildings is required. Also, must be flexible to work (some) weekends and holidays (pre-scheduled).