QC Microbiology Senior Associate

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QC Microbiology Senior Associate

Location: Devens MA.

Schedule Details:

This position is Wednesday through Saturday 1st shift position. 0700 – 1700.

Responsibilities:

• Perform routine Bioburden, Endotoxin, and environmental monitoring testing in accordance with SOPs, safety, and cGMP guidelines to support the release and stability of finished products, raw materials, in-process materials, and various components

• Perform clean utility sampling Monitor critical operating parameters for equipment and instrumentation to ensure standard operation

• Recognize, report, and document deviations from test methodologies, specifications, and alert limits

• Maintain up to date knowledge of cGMP, job related SOPs and complete all assigned training on time

• Coordinate sample receipt, logging, tracking, storage, distribution and archival.

Qualifications:

• BS/BA in biological sciences, or its equivalent in experience.

• 2+ years' experience in a regulated microbiology laboratory preferred.

• Excellent manual dexterity including proficiency in aseptic techniques.

• Familiarity with the use of air sampling equipment, autoclaves, micro-ID methods, and endotoxin testing.

• Experience requiring one to work independently as well as part of a team, to complete assignments within defined time constraints.

• Demonstrated ability to concurrently conduct multiple routine tasks, procedures, and operations effectively and consistently.

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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.

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