Job Information
Alkermes, Inc. QC Analyst I/II - Environmental Monitoring - 13809 in Wilmington, Ohio
POSITION SUMMARY
The QC Microbiology Analyst I/II will be responsible for performing functions including environmental monitoring, utilities monitoring, and testing in a facility that manufactures sterile products and tablets in a GMP environment.
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES
Major Responsibility Percentage of time spent on each responsibility
Perform environmental monitoring in aseptic, classified, and controlled areas (routine, batch, quarterly EM). Direct support of the manufacturing schedule will be required, which may include over time, weekend or shift work, and holidays 40%
Perform utilities monitoring (WFI, CLST, PW, RO, CAIR, NIT, PWTR) and testing (Endotoxin, TOC, Conductivity, Nitrates, Bioburden) 35%
Enumerate organisms on cultured media for environmental monitoring and utility samples. 15%
Review of routine paperwork 5%
Perform basic lab tasks such as hood cleans, autoclave, dry heat oven, lab cleans etc. 10%
QUALIFICATIONS
Ability to work hard and contribute to an enjoyable working environment
Ability to work safely; seek out and encourage safe practices Gowning in an aseptic environment
Self-starter that takes initiative to perform work with minimal supervision
Maintain documentation in accordance with GMP including timely recording of information
Pays attention to detail and ensures high quality work
Ability to cope with a rapidly changing work environment
Maintains a clean, organized lab environment
Commitment to teamwork
Willingness to learn new things
Commitment to continuous improvement in all areas
Effective communication with co-workers and supervisors
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Education:
- High school diploma, Associate or Bachelor's Degree in a biological science area.
Experience:
QC Analyst I: High school diploma with some experience in a GMP lab environment or Associate's or Bachelor's degree in a biological science area. Some college education may be substituted with additional years of relevant work experience.
QC Analyst II: High school diploma with 2 years minimum microbiology experience in a GMP environment or Bachelor or Associate Degree in a biological science with some experience. Some college education may be substituted with additional years of relevant work experience.
WORKING CONDITIONS
The successful employee will have the ability to function in a microbiological laboratory and manufacturing environment. The employee should have no inhibitions regarding safely handling microorganisms present in the laboratory and no health conditions/allergies that would prevent them from doing so or conditions which would prevent them from aseptically gowning.
Aseptic gowning must be able to be maintained including an annual requalification.
Employee must be able to pass a vision exam prior to employment and annually thereafter.
The employee will be required to participate in an on call schedule f