Microbiologist I, Quality Control

OmniaBio; Hamilton; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Microbiologist I for Quality Control in a dynamic environment focused on Good Manufacturing Practices. In this role, you will engage in vital tasks such as environmental monitoring, material testing, and ensuring compliance with quality standards. Your contributions will support the production of life-saving therapies, making a significant impact on patient care. Join a team that values flexibility, initiative, and high-quality outcomes, and be part of a company dedicated to advancing cell and gene therapy. This is an exciting opportunity to grow in a fast-paced field while promoting innovation and excellence.

Qualifications

• 1+ year experience in a science program related to microbiology or biotechnology.
• Practical experience in a cell therapy/viral quality department supporting GMP production.

Responsibilities

• Deliver QC microbiology services to various clients as contracted.
• Collaborate with teams to prepare and execute the EM strategy.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Multitasking

Team collaboration

Quality control

Aseptic techniques

Education

High school diploma

1+ year in a science program

Tools

Environmental monitoring equipment

Quality management systems (QMS)

Job description

Description

Position at OmniaBio

Position Summary

As Microbiologist I, Quality Control, at OmniaBio, you are a motivated individual in the field of quality control (QC) microbiology for Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) manufacturing. The QC team is responsible for all aspects of QC for the organization and the Microbiologist I, Quality Control, will be required to work across the entire range of activities, including, but not limited to, maintaining the environmental conditions in our clean rooms by performing environmental monitoring (EM), testing, sample management, method suitability and data review. You will demonstrate flexibility within the quality and larger organization, flowing to work priorities, as required. EM is an enabling function and, as such, this role will support production and facility needs to ensure product supply to patients. You will ensure the high-quality delivery of contract services.

Responsibilities

1. Delivers QC microbiology-related services to various cell and viral product-centred clients, as contracted.
2. Collaborates with Production, Manufacturing Science and Technology (MSAT), Facilities and QC teams in the preparation of the EM strategy and execution.
3. Executes the EM schedule.
4. Performs material testing in compliance with approved and current specifications, including, but not limited to, incoming materials, in-process materials, drug substance materials, drug product materials, EM samples and stability samples.
5. Adheres to the QC documentation (QMS) program, including SOPs, logbooks and associated forms.
6. Maintains the sample management program, including sample identification, storage and retention.
7. Maintains equipment logbooks/records and a preventative maintenance schedule for applicable equipment.
8. Performs aseptic gowning qualification and supports the maintaining of personnel qualifications.
9. Provides in-suite and on-the-floor support for OmniaBio’s manufacturing teams, ensuring a compliant and fast-to-patient mindset. Plans and executes EM sampling for all in-suite activities. Collaborates with peers on the Production, QC and Facility teams to develop solutions to remediate compliance and quality issues.
10. Performs room status updates and ensures all EM documentation is complete and available for approval.
11. Participates in internal, client and health authority audits, as required.
12. Prepares deviations, corrective and preventative actions, change controls, etc.
13. Ensures GMP is embedded in all manufacturing-related tasks.
14. Engages and supports the OmniaBio Operating Model continuous improvement philosophy.
15. Continuously grows and adapts in a fast-moving field to keep yourself and the organization at the forefront of the cell and gene therapy and regenerative medicine fields.
16. Represents OmniaBio and promotes its mission and capabilities to the cell and gene therapy field through participation at conferences, symposia, other venues and customer visits.

Requirements

1. High school and 1+ year in a science program (bioengineering, bioprocess, biotechnology, cell biology, microbiology, etc.).
2. Minimum 1 year of practical and related experience and/or 6 months on-the-job training in a cell therapy/viral quality department supporting GMP production or similar, within the pharmaceutical, medical technologies, biologics, or similar industries.

Desired Characteristics

1. Independent, detail-oriented, self-starter with the ability to multitask and succeed in a team environment.
2. Demonstrate initiative and able to deliver high-quality outcomes.

OmniaBio is a developing organization and represents a fluid working environment. Flexibility and adaptability are essential, and duties will be influenced by the needs of the organization.

Applicants must be legally eligible to work in Canada.

An applicant’s compensation package is finalized once the interview process is concluded and accounts for the nature of the role as well as the experience, competencies (job knowledge, skills and abilities) of the applicant and internal equity.

OmniaBio is committed to accessibility, diversity, and equal opportunity. Requests for accommodation can be made at any stage of the recruitment process, providing the applicant has met the bona fide requirements for the open position. Applicants should make their requirements known once contacted to schedule an interview, or when the job offer has been made.