Specialist, QC Microbiology

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Position Summary

BMS Cruiserath Biologics is seeking to recruit a full-time employee for a fixed term contract for the role of QC Microbiology Specialist within the QC Microbiology Laboratory. Reporting to the QC Microbiology Manager, the QC Microbiology Specialist will be responsible for supporting Drug Substance and Drug Product site activities related to Environmental Monitoring, Utility sampling, Biological Indictor testing, Media Fill, UV and HPLC in-process testing and sample processing.

 

Key Responsibilities
Responsibilities will include (but not limited to):

• Perform cleanroom, BSC & Isolator batch related monitoring

• Utility sampling of water systems and Compressed Air/Gas.

• Carrying out In-Process testing of critical lot related samples to support Manufacturing activities (HPLC and UV Spectrophotometry).

• Issuance, receipt, and testing of biological indicators.

• Reading and reporting of environmental monitoring, BIs, and aseptic qualification sample results.

• Reconciliation and inspection of media fill units, and participation in media fills.

• Carrying out identifications of Microorganisms isolated post testing activities.

• Completing all laboratory documentation in a timely and accurate manner.

• Compliance with Standard Operating Procedures and Registered Specifications.

• Assisting in authoring and reviewing documentation.

• Providing support to other departments to ensure qualification and production schedules are adhered to.

• Reviewing paperwork, and reconciliation of analysis performed in the laboratory.

• Ensuring that any alert/action limit excursions are investigated according to site procedures.

• Receipt and processing of drug substance and drug product samples.

• Adherence to and improvement upon lean lab and 6S practices.

• Ensuring a high standard of housekeeping and safety is maintained in the laboratory.

• Performing any other activities as indicated by the Microbiology Manager.

 

Qualification and Experience

• The ideal candidate should hold a minimum of a Level 8 degree in Microbiology or related discipline.

• At least 2 years’ experience in a pharmaceutical / healthcare laboratory or related technical function.

• Applicants should have relevant experience working in a cleanroom environment using aseptic techniques, and experience working with isolators is advantageous.

• Experience in HPLC and UV Spectrophotometry is desirable but not essential.

• Experience using MODA, Empower, CIMS, LIMS, LES and Veeva Vault is desirable but not essential.

• The successful candidate must demonstrate excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• The ability to work in a team based collaborative environment is essential.

 

Note: This candidate will be required to work a shift pattern.

 

On-site Protocol
Physical presence at the BMS worksite or physical presence in the field is a necessary job function of this role, which the Company deems critical to collaboration, innovation, productivity, employee well-being and engagement, and it enhances the Company culture.

 Why you should apply

• You will help patients in their fight against serious diseases
• You will be part of a company that encourages excellence and innovation, respects diversity, develops leaders and values its employees.
• You’ll get a competitive salary and a great benefits package including an annual bonus, pension contribution, family medical allowance, 27 days of annual leave, life assurance and on-site gym

If you come across a role that intrigues you but doesn’t perfectly line up with your resume, we encourage you to apply anyway. You could be one step away from work that will transform your life and career.

Uniquely Interesting Work, Life-changing Careers
With a single vision as inspiring as “Transforming patients’ lives through science™ ”, every BMS employee plays an integral role in work that goes far beyond ordinary. Each of us is empowered to apply our individual talents and unique perspectives in a supportive culture, promoting global participation in clinical trials, while our shared values of passion, innovation, urgency, accountability, inclusion and integrity bring out the highest potential of each of our colleagues.

On-site Protocol

BMS has an occupancy structure that determines where an employee is required to conduct their work. This structure includes site-essential, site-by-design, field-based and remote-by-design jobs. The occupancy type that you are assigned is determined by the nature and responsibilities of your role:

Site-essential roles require 100% of shifts onsite at your assigned facility. Site-by-design roles may be eligible for a hybrid work model with at least 50% onsite at your assigned facility. For these roles, onsite presence is considered an essential job function and is critical to collaboration, innovation, productivity, and a positive Company culture. For field-based and remote-by-design roles the ability to physically travel to visit customers, patients or business partners and to attend meetings on behalf of BMS as directed is an essential job function.

Supporting People with Disabilities

BMS is dedicated to ensuring that people with disabilities can excel through a transparent recruitment process, reasonable workplace accommodations/adjustments and ongoing support in their roles. Applicants can request a reasonable workplace accommodation/adjustment prior to accepting a job offer. If you require reasonable accommodations/adjustments in completing this application, or in any part of the recruitment process, direct your inquiries to adastaffingsupport@bms.com. Visit careers.bms.com/eeo-accessibility to access our complete Equal Employment Opportunity statement.

Candidate Rights

BMS will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records, pursuant to applicable laws in your area.

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