Benefits

• Be part of a supportive and stable working environment
• Working within a global team
• Must have unrestricted work rights

 
About the company
Work within a large global Biotechnology company that boasts a good company culture that is always expanding.
 
About the opportunity
The Quality Control Microbiologist will perform Microbial Content testing of raw materials and Water in compliance with quality standards and applicable government regulations.
 
Duties

• Perform Microbiological testing using techniques like Membrane filtration, pour plate, and Spread plate
• Assist with preparation, review and update of Standard Operation Procedures and Procedures for testing
• Perform Microbial plate reading and microbial identification
• Ensure equipment and facilities are maintained / prepared in accordance with approved procedures
• Perform growth promotion testing of media plates and cassettes
• General laboratory housekeeping and ordering of consumables
• Perform result entry/authorisations in Laboratory Information Management System
• Planning and implementations of small projects for compliance and efficiency gains
• Perform sterilisation of equipment using Autoclave
• Participate in investigation of out of specification results as required
• Use of Microsoft Office applications and internal documentation and Quality systems

 
Skills and Experience

• Degree in Microbiology or Science with further studies in Microbiology
• Knowledge or working experience with Microbial content testing and microbial enumeration
• Inventory management using SAP
• Experience within the pharmaceutical industry
• Strong pipetting skills and aseptic techniques.
• Good knowledge of the TGA (PICs) and FDA requirements
• Strong GDP and GLP knowledge
• Ability to work alone or with a small team and communicate effectively
• Ability to problem solve, investigate historical data & trends and be a critical thinker

Culture
Although a large, global company, they are able to provide a family-like culture and prides itself in improving the lives of others.
 
How to Apply
Click apply or contact Jo Turner – Senior Specialist Manager on 03 9938 7120 for a confidential discussion.
 
About Healthcare Professionals Group
Healthcare Professionals Group recruits all positions: executive, permanent, contracting/temp, at all levels, across all areas of healthcare - Pharmaceuticals, Biotechnology, Medical Technology and Clinical Care.

• Medical Affairs & Life Sciences Recruitment - Clinical Research, Market Access, Medical Affairs, Pharmacovigilance, Quality, Data Management, Regulatory Affairs, Scientific
• Commercial Recruitment - Marketing, Sales, Analytics, Government and External Affairs
• Business Operations & Infrastructure Recruitment - Administration, Customer Service, Engineering, Finance, Human Resources, IT, L&D, Legal, Manufacturing, Operations, Supply Chain, Warehouse
• Clinical Care Recruitment - Allied Health, Aged Care, General Practice, Medical Imaging, Medical Management, Medical Specialties, Nursing

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