Quality & Laboratory

Responsibilities:

• Achieves a high level of competency in laboratory methods and procedures to support raw material, utility, in process, release and stability testing of biotechnology products.
• Performs routine and non-routine Microbiological and or Biochemical/Chemical testing activities as required.
• Ensures that all testing is completed, reviewed and approved within agreed turnaround times.
• Ensures QC activities are carried out in compliance with product license commitments, cGMP and company quality standards.
• Trains other QC analysts and Manufacturing personnel in laboratory methods and procedures when required.
• Writes/updates and reviews TMs, SOPs and WIs as required.
• Writes and reviews invalid assays, non-conformances and deviations as required.
• Initiates and drives change controls to completion to implement process improvements.
• Actively participates in lean initiatives such as Kaizen, 5S and Gemba.
• Is an active member of the QC group and provide assistance with other group activities as required.
• Communicates relevant issues to the QC Team Leader promptly.

Requirements:

• Initiation and Maintenance of Mammalian Cell Lines
• Cell Culture Based Bioactivity Testing
• ELIZA Testing, qPCR Testing, Bioburden, Endotoxin, Environmental Monitoring, Microbial Identification
• Deputises for the QC Team Leader as appropriate.
• Maintains and develops knowledge of analytical technology as well as cGMP standards.
• Partners with other departments to ensure that all QC testing activities are completed in a compliant and efficient manner
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Ability to operate as part of a team is critical.
• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal
• Good knowledge of LIMS, Track wise and Electronic documentations systems.
• Good knowledge of Microsoft Office applications such as word, excel, PowerPoint
• Experience working in a high throughput laboratory environment
• Excellent technical writing skills
• Customer focus
• Attention to detail
• Good problem-solving skills
• Results and performance driven
• Adaptable and flexible
• BSc (Honors) in a scientific/technical discipline.
• A minimum of 2 years' experience in a QC laboratory-testing environment within the biological and/or pharmaceutical industry.
• Demonstrated knowledge and testing experience in an FDA/HPRA approved QC laboratory

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