Microbiology Laboratory Technician

Colorado State University, Health Network; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health network is seeking a Microbiology Laboratory Technician to join their team. This role focuses on performing microbiology laboratory activities, ensuring environmental monitoring, and adhering to regulatory standards. The successful candidate will contribute to maintaining compliance and supporting product quality in a dynamic laboratory environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 12 months working in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong background in Aseptic techniques and/or Microbiology.
• Working knowledge of the pharmaceutical industry.

Responsibilities

• Carry out routine microbiology laboratory activities.
• Perform Environmental Monitoring & Microbial analysis.
• Draft and review documentation for regulatory compliance.

Skills

Microbiology

Aseptic techniques

Regulatory compliance

Education

Third-level qualification in microbiology or equivalent

Job description

ICompany Description

AbbVie's mission is to discover and deliver innovative medicines and solutions that solve serious health issues today and address the medical challenges of tomorrow. We strive to have a remarkable impact on people's lives across several key therapeutic areas - immunology, oncology, neuroscience, and eye care - and products and services in our Allergan Aesthetics portfolio. For more information about AbbVie, please visit us at www.abbvie.com. Follow @abbvie on X, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, LinkedIn and Tik Tok.

Job Description

Science is at the heart of what we do. People are at the heart of why we do it.

We are now recruiting a Microbiology Laboratory Technician to join our diverse Micro team in Westport. This role involves shift work and is a 12 Month FTC.

In this role, you will be responsible for carrying out routine microbiology laboratory activities including environmental monitoring of cleanrooms; microbial analysis of site utilities; and testing of raw materials, as well as commercial, clinical, and development batches. You will also manage the microbial analysis of AbbVie's products included in the Global Stability program. Microbial monitoring and testing are performed in line with regulatory requirements.

Is this a team you want to be part of? Then read on...

A snapshot of your key responsibilities as a Micro Analyst would be:

• Maintain and ensure compliance with Laboratory Documentation and Computerized Systems Data Integrity requirements.
• Perform key tasks for release and stability testing such as: Environmental Monitoring, Water sampling, Bioburden, Endotoxin, Growth promotion, In-process testing, Sterility testing, APET and Antibiotic Assay.
• Report writing.
• Draft and review documentation - SOPs, protocols, training modules, investigations, reports, CAPAs, and deviations.
• Trend results and perform investigations into adverse or out-of-limit results.
• Validate equipment and microbiology test methods.
• Adhere to and support all EHS & E standards, procedures, and policies.

Qualifications

So, what do you need to excel in this role?

• Third-level qualification in microbiology or equivalent science discipline.
• A minimum of 12 months working in a manufacturing environment, preferably in Aseptic processing.
• Working knowledge of the pharmaceutical industry and sterile processing.
• Strong background in Aseptic techniques and/or Microbiology.

Additional Information

AbbVie is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to operating with integrity, driving innovation, transforming lives, and serving our community. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled.

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