Quality Analyst/ Microbiologist

Artech Information System LLC; Gaithersburg (MD); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job description

Artech Information Systems is the #1 Largest Women-Owned IT Staffing Company in the U.S. and an employer of choice for over 7,500 consultants. We recruit world-class talent for IT, engineering, and other professional jobs at 70+ Fortune and Global 500 companies coast-to-coast across the U.S., India, and China. We are one of the fastest-growing companies in the US.

At the forefront of the staffing industry, Artech is a minority and women-owned business enterprise (MWBE) committed to maximizing global workforce solutions on behalf of its clients. Artech's deep heritage, proven expertise, and insightful market intelligence have secured long-term partnerships with Fortune 500 and government clients seeking world-class professional resources.

Job Description

Position Summary:

Responsibilities and experience may include the following:

1. Data entry of analytical data.
2. Data trending and archiving.
3. Revise SOP's as needed.
4. Read, understand and follow SOP's and comply with GMP's.
5. Complete acquaintance with and understanding of the general and detailed aspects of the job, their practical applications to problems and situations ordinarily encountered.

Additional Job Functions:

1. Accurately perform testing, maintain documentation and prepare reports in association with the performing of assays.
2. Maintain supply levels for performance of assigned duties.
3. Maintain accurate and updated lab records.
4. Follow all safety regulations as indicated in the MedImmune Policies and Procedures and accepted lab practices.
5. Detail oriented.

List of Duties:

1. Data entry of analytical data into computer systems.
2. Sampling of WFI and purified water systems, clean steam, and compressed gases.
3. Perform Environmental Monitoring and collect cleaning verification samples.
4. Testing of water and product samples including conductivity, bioburden, endotoxin, TOC, A280, water analysis, osmolality, biological indicators.
5. Maintain lab instrumentation.
6. Read, understand and follow SOP's and comply with GMP's.
7. Logbook and Data archiving.
8. Participate in QC project teams to accomplish effective results.
9. Check expiration dates for media, reagents, and logbooks.
10. Request new logbooks and update SOP manuals.
11. General lab cleaning, login, and maintaining lab supplies.
12. Accurate preparation of laboratory solutions.

Typical Education:

B.S. in a Scientific Field with coursework and labs in Microbiology.

Technical Knowledge:

cGMP knowledge.

Language Skills:

Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.

Mathematical Skills:

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole