Senior QC Microbiology Specialist: Drive Quality

cardinalhealth; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 69,000 - 88,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

401k savings plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Cardinal Health seeks a Sr. Specialist, QC Microbiology to apply working knowledge of quality systems, perform microbiological testing, and monitor environmental conditions in controlled manufacturing spaces.

You will partner with project managers, manufacturing, and QA to ensure timely testing and product release. The role emphasizes documentation, investigations, and instrument calibration, with a focus on compliance to cGMP and safety standards.

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, aseptic manufacturing.
• Competent in the use of computer programs such as 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 batch records, protocols, and test methods.
• Perform environmental monitoring in controlled manufacturing and testing areas.
• Collaborate with project managers, manufacturing, and QA to ensure timely testing and release of products.
• Inform management of Out of Specification/Out of Trend results and non-conformances.
• Participate in investigations and related studies.
• Assist in validation, calibration, and troubleshooting of equipment and instruments; drive proactive issue resolution.
• Adhere to environmental health and safety requirements and procedures.
• Review, analyze, interpret, trend, and report test data.
• Support general laboratory upkeep and adherence to Good Documentation, Laboratory, and Manufacturing Practices.

Skills

Communication

Documentation

Organization

Education

Bachelor's degree in Microbiology/Biology or related field

Tools

Outlook

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Cardinal Health seeks a Sr. Specialist, QC Microbiology to apply working knowledge of quality systems, perform microbiological testing, and monitor environmental conditions in controlled manufacturing spaces.

You will partner with project managers, manufacturing, and QA to ensure timely testing and product release. The role emphasizes documentation, investigations, and instrument calibration, with a focus on compliance to cGMP and safety standards.