BIOTECHNOLOGY MICRO LAB ANALYST
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Job Reference Number |
13767566 |
Client ID: |
RI/LN10848 |
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Posted On: |
Aug 1 2009 |
Location: |
CORK |
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Job Type: |
Permanent
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Salary: |
NEGOTIABLE |
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Micro Lab Analyst (Biotechnology)
Core Responsibilities/Attributes :
- Perform microbiological testing, including bioburdan, endotoxin and particulate testing of Raw Materials, Utilities, Environmental Monitoring and Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (APIs).
- The microbiology analyst is also responsible for micro organism identification testing. Testing is performed with adherence to standard operating procedures, guidelines and cGMPs.
- Support new product introductions, working with the Analytical Microbiologist to validate microbiological methodologies. This includes method development and verification in accordance with pharmacopeia requirements.
- Be familiar with and become expert in microbiological techniques and instrumentation, such as micro plate readers, colony identification equipment, micro pipettes, autoclaves, microscopes etc.
- Provide technical training to new laboratory analysts, through knowledge in a wide variety of assay methods, instrumentation and laboratory quality systems.
Required Qualifications & Experience :
- A Diploma in Microbiology is the minimum requirement for this role; however a BSc or MSc in Microbiology or a related discipline (bio analytical sciences, biotechnology) would be advantageous.
- Minimum 3-5 years experience in a similar role in a regulated cGMP environment, preferably in a biotechnology facility with new facility/product introduction experience.
- Method Development Experience is required