Scientist II - QC Microbiology

Responsibilities: · To perform quality control microbiological testing of raw materials, incoming goods, intermediates, in-process, drug substance, and/or finished products under cGMP conditions for QC release or part of stability studies · To perform monitoring and testing for the facility and utilities system · To support instrument qualification · To support equipment qualification e.g., controlled temperature units, isolator, biosafety cabinets · To perform and coordinate calibration, preventative maintenance and repairs or laboratory instruments/equipment · To support aseptic process simulations · To support microbiological method transfer/development/validation/verification/suitability · To perform periodic review for laboratory documents · To manage microbiological inventory required for sampling and testing · To ensure adherence to ALCOA principles for managing laboratory data · To adhere to site/job role training plan, and maintain individual training records · To support continuous improvement initiatives · To maintain laboratory housekeeping using 5S approach · Ensure timely escalation of investigations accidents, near misses and breaches of policies To carry out tasks required by the reporting Manager Education background: Bachelor Degree in Microbiology, Biology, Biotechnology, Life Sciences or equivalent. Experience: 2-3 years of experience in the pharmaceutical or medical devices industry, with experience on working in a laboratory environment preferred, but fresh graduates with laboratory experience during tertiary studies is acceptable.