Provide testing services in a laboratory environment.
**Key Responsibilities**:
- Perform routine and non-routine testing services by using established procedures/protocols (e.g. manufacturing investigations, D-value, B&F, FETS, glut, TLS, antimicrobial, sterility, receive, inspect, in process solutions, etc.)
- Review, follow and perform job functions in compliance with established work instructions and adherence with SOPs, including recording traceable information on device history records
- Perform investigations on CAPA forms e.g., NCRs, RICA, OOT, OOS, for tests or processes nonconformance and identify root cause and propose corrective actions for manager approval
- Prepare data summaries, reports, and protocols using existing templates as a model as well as review and approve basic laboratory data and may propose recommendation on template changes
- Assist with routine manufacturing equipment validation by coordinating testing schedules and performing data analysis
- Create and develop validation plans for laboratory equipment and methods
- Lead laboratory investigations and propose recommendations and solutions for manager approval
- Propose and update operating procedures and ensure that specifications are in compliance with GMP
- May train, coach, and guide lower level technicians on new procedures, assess work techniques and provide feedback on procedures
- Other incidental duties assigned by Leadership
Education
Technical Diploma in Microbiology, Laboratory or Chemistry or Bachelor's Degree in Microbiology. Required
Experience
More than 3 years of previous experience working in a laboratory environment or in a microbiology environment. Required.
Availability to work in shift A (Monday to Friday 8.00 a.m. to 5.00 p.m.) or shift B (Monday to Friday 3.30 p.m. to 10.30 p.m.)
**Additional Skills**:
- Excellent written and verbal communication, interpersonal, and relationship building skills.
- Able to read, comprehend, write and speak English (Intermediate level).
- Excellent computer skills, including usage of MS Office; Analytical Equipment System (e.g. ChemStation Empower).
- Full knowledge of laboratory processes.
- Knowledge in QSR (Quality System Regulation), FDA (Food and Drug Administration), and ISO (International Organization for Standardization) regulations
- Ability to write technical documents.
- Strong knowledge with ISO microbiological sterilization documents if applicable.
- Strict attention to detail.
- Must be able to work in an inter-departmental team environment, as well as with colleagues from other departments.
- Ability to provide feedback in a professional, direct, and tactful manner.
- Ability to represent the organization to outside contacts, i.e., vendors.