Qc Microbiology Technician - Bedford, United States - PCI Pharma Services

PCI Pharma Services

Verified Company

Bedford, United States

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

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Description

Life changing therapies. Global impact. Bridge to thousands of biopharma companies and their patients.

We are PCI.

Our investment is in People who make an impact, drive progress and create a better tomorrow. Our strategy includes building teams across our global network to pioneer and shape the future of PCI.

Summary of Objective:
Conducts sampling of product environments and facility clean utilities as per approved procedures.

Tests collected samples for the following:
TOC/Conductivity, Bioburden, and Endotoxin. Performs other laboratory testing as assigned.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The essential duties and responsibilities include the following but other duties may be assigned.

Maintains and adheres to safe work habits and all applicable PCI safety procedures and guidelines. Is proactive in identifying safety risks and alerts management to take corrective action.

Completes routine environmental monitoring of classified clean rooms, as per approved procedures over multiple local production sites.

Completes environmental monitoring of aseptic clean rooms during manufacturing, as per approved procedures over multiple local production sites.

Utility sampling, as per approved procedures over multiple local production sites
- including water, compressed air, and clean steam systems.

Conducts bioburden, endotoxin, TOC, conductivity, and appearance testing for utility samples. Completed daily and weekly assigned tasks in the Microbiology Laboratory as well as lab maintenance tasks.

Adheres to verbal instructions and written procedures in operating production equipment and performing processing steps; accurately completes appropriate production documentation Complete data verifications checks and/or inputs

Collaboration with other groups daily

Other duties as assigned

Special Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

The employee must be physically capable to perform the duties listed below with or without reasonable accommodations which may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

This position requires frequent movement between different buildings for various tasks and responsibilities.

A key aspect of this role is the need for aseptic gowning and meticulous compliance with gowning procedures during clean room operations.

Includes no jewelry, perfume, make-up etc.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS _

Ability to wear personal protective equipment such as safety glasses/goggles, gloves and safety shoes. Ability to gown and gain entry to controlled manufacturing areas Ability to lift, pull or push equipment requiring up to 15-20 lbs of force Ability to stand for 6 hours in a production suite Ability to work any shift (up to 10 hours) as required dependent on business needs

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Ability to work in a fastpaced environment
Must be able to travel between campus buildings
Resilient through operational change
Able to work in a highly complex environment with competing demands and priorities
Ability to work varied hours as required by the production schedule
Willingness to contribute to a collaborative work environment

Qualifications:
The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required for the stated position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Exceptional organizational skills
Following written instructions
Detail oriented
Ability to multitask
Word Processing, Excel
Competent in MS Office
Professional verbal and written communication skills required
High school diploma or equivalent

Join us and be part of building the bridge between life changing therapies and patients. Let's talk future.

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Statement:
PCI Pharma Services is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

We do not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, marital or domestic or civil union status, familial status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetics, disability, military eligibility or veteran status, or any other protected status.

Join us and be part of building the bridge between life changing therapies and patients.

Let's talk future

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