Microbiology Analyst Job Description
Microbiology Analyst Duties & Responsibilities
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Microbiology Analyst Qualifications
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Licensing or Certifications for Microbiology Analyst
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Education for Microbiology Analyst
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Employers hiring for the microbiology analyst job most commonly would prefer for their future employee to have a relevant degree such as Bachelor's and Associate Degree in Microbiology, Science, Biology, Chemistry, Associates, Biochemistry, Education, Life Sciences, Technical, Biotechnology
Skills for Microbiology Analyst
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Microbiology Analyst Examples
Microbiology Analyst Job Description
- Performs standardizations of volumetric/titrimetric solutions, and prepares dissolution media and HPLC mobile phase, among other solutions including microbiological solutions
- Prepare media, collect purified water for testing and use the Autoclave for waste disposal
- Running test samples for In-Process, Lot Release and Stability studies
- Basic problem solving of methods troubleshooting of equipment
- Recognize aberrant test and sample conditions and report to them to the area supervisor / manager with an assessment of the circumstances and potential corrective action if appropriate
- Perform various microbiological testing procedures as per manufacturing/Quality Control batch records, stability protocols, raw material requests for testing
- Operation of a biohazard trash autoclave
- Perform daily checks on equipment
- Stock the lab on a daily basis
- Prepare disinfectant solutions, reagents, samples for analyses
- Proficient in MS Word, Outlook, and Excel programs PowerPoint, Project and Visio
- Cover shifts as needed
- BS in Microbiology, Biology, or related
- At least 1-2 years of recent industry experience as a Microbiologist adhering to GMPs
- Basic familiarity with major classes of microorganisms
- General computer program operations, inc. Word, Excel, Outlook
Microbiology Analyst Job Description
- Perform a broad range of laboratory procedures ranging from routine to complex following written procedures
- Be familiar with a wide variety of analytical/biological/Compendia methodologies and techniques
- Make detailed observations, consistently analyze data, and interpret/review data
- Maintain laboratory records and inventory for supplies and reagents
- Perform preventative and corrective maintenance on complex laboratory equipment in accordance with established procedures
- Maintain a clean and sanitary work area in accordance with standard laboratory practice and procedures
- Contribute to troubleshooting / laboratory investigation efforts with supervisory guidance
- Identify opportunities for improvements within Microbiology procedures and documentation
- Train and provide assistance in basic QC Microbiology tasks to junior staff
- Execute development, method suitability, and validation studies
- Use of basic lab equipment and some more complex equipment with assistance
- Execute procedures as written
- Recognize deviations from procedures and need for investigations
- BS or BA degree in biology, microbiology, or related science
- Strong understanding and exemplary compliance to Good Manufacturing Practices
- Ability to read, analyze, interpret, and follow standard operating procedures, professional journals, technical procedures and governmental regulations
Microbiology Analyst Job Description
- Prepare Autoclave supplies and garbage when required
- Perform tasks effectively with minimal supervision
- Performs more complex sample preparation & analyses
- Understands analysis procedures and problem solves issues
- Suggests and helps to implement production efficiencies
- Recommends solutions (technical/ staffing), which will make the lab more effective and competitive
- Ensures a high level of accuracy in sample prep and analysis
- Provides input to corrective action procedures
- Actively involved and provides support to ensures that instruments and equipment are maintained
- Identifies and communicates non conformances to Supervisor
- A university degree or technical diploma in Microbiology, biology or a related field of study
- Minimum 2 - 4 years of related experience in a recognized professional or technical/scientific field
- Comprehensive knowledge of pharmaceutical GLPs and GMPs
- Knowledge of regulatory guidance
- Knowledge of laboratory techniques and safety precautions
- WHMIS and biohazard safety awareness
Microbiology Analyst Job Description
- Adheres to Maxxam Code of Ethics Policy
- Supports and complies with all Maxxam policies, Quality System and Health & Safety program
- Participates, when requested in lab and health and safety meetings
- Participates, when requested in internal and external audits
- Keeps work area clean, neat and organized
- Provides general lab support to other departments as required
- Performs, coordinates and supports method validations and prepares final reports documenting the validation findings
- Receives and interprets the results of bioburden, microbial limits, environmental monitoring, growth promotion testing and sterility testing
- Will investigate all out-of-limit conditions and with the direct support from the Laboratory Manager implement a corrective action
- Reviews and approves all laboratory testing documentation
- Mathematical skills including the ability to analyze scientific and test data, and a basic understanding of statistical
- Lab experience in biotech or medically related field
- A minimum of 3 years previous experience in a QC laboratory-testing environment within the medical devices or pharmaceutical industry
- Competent in laboratory safety and generally-accepted lab practice, including maintaining adequate written laboratory records
- Ability to work in a fast-paced and highly regulated environment
- Able to communicate and articulate information in both written and verbal forms
Microbiology Analyst Job Description
- Must make sure that all laboratory supplies, inventory and on-going lab operations do not exceed a specified budget
- Insures that the correct and most updated versions of SOP’s are available to all laboratory personnel
- Reviews current regulatory and technical journals to help provide guidance and to support manufacturing regarding microbiological issues
- Takes on any additional tasks as assigned by the Laboratory Supervisor
- Write and/or execute microbiological method qualification and validation according to contemporary quality standard
- Work with Marketing, Program Management, R&D functions and other stakeholders to identify solutions to customer needs and develop concepts for features and products
- Create user stories, acceptance criteria and ensure that stories meet the Definition of Ready
- Critically evaluate information gathered from multiple sources, reconcile conflicts, decompose high-level information into details, abstract up from low-level information to a general understanding, and distinguish user requests from the true underlying needs
- Turn capabilities into features and features into stories
- Work with engineering Scrum team(s) to determine the best method to break down work items
- Flexibility to deal with different situations and personalities
- Able to assess problems and recommend solutions
- Post-secondary school education (BSc preferred) or equivalent experience
- Positive outlook with a ability to work in a fast paced environment
- This position has limited supervisory responsibility
- High level of work production in fast paced lab environment