Microbiology QC Analyst

Peritus Recruitment; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

Peritus Recruitment is partnering with a global biopharmaceutical manufacturer to recruit a QC Analyst - Microbiology for a 4-month contract in Broadmeadows, Melbourne. The role sits in an established Quality Control lab supporting medicine manufacturing.

You will perform microbiological testing on products, intermediates and raw materials, work under the QC Manager, and ensure procedures are followed and results are accurately recorded.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification in microbiology or related science.
• Experience in a GMP/GLP pharmaceutical QC lab.
• Strong attention to detail and problem solving.

Responsibilities

• Microbiological testing of finished product, intermediates and raw materials.
• Operate and monitor LIMS and record results.
• Read environmental and utility monitoring plates.
• Maintain lab equipment, calibration and upkeep.
• Coordinate and collect samples across the site.
• Support stock takes and ordering consumables.
• Adhere to SOPs and GMP/GLP guidelines in all duties.

Skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Problem solving

Clear written and verbal communication

Education

Tertiary qualification in microbiology or related science

Tools

LIMS

Windows-based software

Job description

QC Analyst - Microbiology | 4-Month Contract | Broadmeadows, VIC

Peritus Recruitment is working with a leading global biopharmaceutical manufacturer to find a QC Analyst - Microbiology for a contract at their Broadmeadows site in Melbourne. You’ll join a team in an established Quality Control laboratory that supports the manufacture of life-saving medicines.

The Role

Duties

You’ll carry out microbiological testing of finished product, intermediates, raw materials and the production facilities. You’ll work under the guidance of the QC Manager, following established procedures. Your duties will include:

• Processing samples in LIMS and entering results


• Reading and counting environmental and utility monitoring plates


• Running growth promotion testing


• Identifying micro-organisms, and evaluating and recording results against the standards set out in the site’s SOPs


• Coordinating and collecting samples across the site


• Helping keep the lab clean, maintained and running


• Looking after laboratory equipment, including water baths


• Handling stocktakes and ordering consumables

About You

You’ll have a tertiary qualification in microbiology or a related science and experience working in a pharmaceutical QC laboratory under GMP or GLP. Experience in microbiology is highly regarded. You’ll be confident using lab equipment and Windows-based software, including LIMS. You’ll pay close attention to detail, manage your time well, solve problems as they come up, and communicate clearly in writing and in person.