Senior QC Microbiology: Environmental Monitoring Lead

Cardinal Health, Inc.; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 69,000 - 88,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision coverage

Paid time off

Health savings account (HSA)

401k savings plan

Access to wages before pay day with my

FlexPay

Flexible spending accounts (FSAs)

Short- and long-term disability

Work-Life resources

Paid parental leave

Healthy lifestyle programs

Job summary

Cardinal Health, Inc. is seeking a Sr. Specialist, QC Microbiology in Indianapolis to perform microbiological testing and environmental monitoring in controlled manufacturing environments.

You will collaborate with project managers, manufacturing, and QA to ensure timely testing and product release. The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in Microbiology or related field and 2–4 years of pharma/biotech QC experience, with strong communication and documentation skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Microbiology/Biology or related field preferred or equivalent industry experience.
• Minimum 2-4 years in the pharmaceutical or biotechnology industry with emphasis in QC microbiology, environmental monitoring, critical systems monitoring, quality control, or aseptic manufacturing.
• Competent in the use of Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Excellent communication, documentation, and organization skills.
• General knowledge of industry regulations pertaining to cGMP.

Responsibilities

• Perform microbiological testing procedures adhering to Manufacturing/QC batch records, protocols, and/or test methods.
• Perform environmental monitoring in controlled and classified manufacturing and testing areas.
• Collaborate with project managers, manufacturing, and QA to ensure timely testing of samples and release of products.
• Inform management of Out of Specification/Out of Trend results and other non-conformances.
• Participate in investigations and related studies.
• Participate in validation, calibration, and troubleshooting of equipment with proactive resolution of issues.
• Adhere to environmental health and safety requirements and procedures.
• Review, analyze, interpret, trend, and report test result data.
• Participate in general laboratory upkeep.
• Adhere to Good Documentation, Laboratory, and Manufacturing Practices.
• Support department compliance and productivity goals.
• Experience in authoring SOPs, test methods, change controls, CAPAs, deviations, and lab investigations is desirable.
• Core hours are Thur-Sun 8AM-6PM; weekends and extended shifts possible.

Skills

Attention to detail

Excellent communication

Documentation

Organization

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Microbiology/Biology

Tools

Outlook

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Cardinal Health, Inc. is seeking a Sr. Specialist, QC Microbiology in Indianapolis to perform microbiological testing and environmental monitoring in controlled manufacturing environments.

You will collaborate with project managers, manufacturing, and QA to ensure timely testing and product release. The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in Microbiology or related field and 2–4 years of pharma/biotech QC experience, with strong communication and documentation skills.