QC Analyst - Microbiology

Healthcare Professionals Group; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Healthcare Professionals Group – Jacana VIC is seeking a QC Analyst to join the Quality Control team of a regulated pharmaceutical manufacturing organization. The role involves hands-on microbiological testing, sample management and laboratory operations in a GMP environment.

The successful candidate will have a tertiary qualification in Microbiology or related field and hands-on QC laboratory experience, with knowledge of GMP/GLP and strong documentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine microbiological testing and sample analysis.
• Support environmental monitoring activities including plate reading and microorganism identification.
• Manage laboratory samples using Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS).
• Maintain accurate records and documentation in GMP/ SOPs.
• Assist with equipment maintenance, calibration checks and troubleshooting.
• Support stock management and ordering of lab consumables.
• Keep the laboratory clean, safe and organized.
• Assist with QC investigations and general QC support activities.

Job description

Healthcare Professionals Group – Jacana VIC

An exciting opportunity is available for a QC Analyst to join the Quality Control team of an established pharmaceutical manufacturing organisation.

Working within a regulated laboratory environment, you will support routine microbiological testing, sample management and laboratory operations, ensuring all activities are completed accurately and in accordance with Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) and approved procedures.

This is a hands-on opportunity suited to a science graduate with relevant laboratory experience or an experienced QC Analyst looking to further develop their skills within pharmaceutical quality control.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform routine microbiological testing, sample analysis and interpretation of results.
• Support environmental monitoring activities, including plate reading, enumeration and microorganism identification.
• Process, coordinate and track laboratory samples using Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS).
• Maintain accurate laboratory records, enter test results and complete documentation in accordance with SOPs and GMP requirements.
• Assist with laboratory equipment maintenance, calibration checks and general troubleshooting.
• Support stock management, ordering of laboratory consumables and sample collection.
• Maintain a clean, safe and organised laboratory environment.
• Assist with laboratory investigations and general QC support activities as required.

About You

To be successful in this role, you will ideally have:

• A tertiary qualification in Microbiology, Biotechnology, Biomedical Science or another relevant scientific discipline.
• Hands-on experience in a QC or microbiology laboratory environment.
• Knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) and/or Good Laboratory Practice (GLP).
• Experience operating laboratory equipment and following standard operating procedures.
• Strong attention to detail and accurate documentation skills.
• Good computer literacy, including experience with Windows-based systems.
• Effective communication, organisational and problem-solving skills.
• The ability to manage competing priorities and work effectively within a laboratory team.

Previous experience within pharmaceutical manufacturing or a regulated laboratory environment will be highly regarded.