Temp-QC Analyst-Microbiology

Alkermes; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 64,000 - 122,000; Full time

Job summary

Alkermes is seeking a Temp-QC Analyst-Microbiology to support microbiology laboratory operations, ensuring compliance and quality testing in a cGMP environment. The candidate must have a science degree, enjoy working in a lab, and possess critical thinking skills. This full-time role offers a dynamic work environment in a leading biopharmaceutical company, focusing on impactful scientific advancements.

Qualifications

• 1+ year experience in pharmaceutical manufacturing or contract testing laboratory required.
• Experience with microbiological tests including bioburden and sterility.

Responsibilities

• Conduct microbiological tests for various materials and product samples.
• Participate in on-call schedule for shifts, holidays, and weekend work.
• Assist in laboratory investigations related to microbiology.

Skills

Critical thinking

Attention to detail

Communication

Time management

Education

Bachelor's in science, preferably in Biology/Microbiology/Biotechnology or Biochemistry

Job description

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Job Description

Position Summary:

QC Analyst I must have broad knowledge of microbiology techniques within the laboratory required for the routine support of the microbiology laboratory operations. In this role the Analyst will be a fully functional member of the team responsible for testing and data entry for finished product, in-process samples, stability samples, clinical materials and raw material release in a cGMP regulated environment

Major Responsibilities:

• Execution of microbiological tests including but not limited to bioburden, LAL, growth promotion, sterility, particulate profiling and microbial identification of bulk, raw materials, in-process material, components, clinical materials and finished product
• Aid in laboratory investigations related to microbiology testing
• The employee will be required to participate in an on call schedule for various shift, holiday, or weekend work as needed.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with the execution of test methods for sterile and non-sterile drug products, raw materials, components and in-process testing. This includes the methods described in USP Chapters 61, 62, 71, 85, 788 and relevant informational chapters
• Critical thinker, ability to identify issues and work quickly to bring resolution
• Capable of managing/coordinating multiple priorities in a dynamic environment, while maintaining a professional demeanor
• Understand common microbiological test instrumentation
• Excellent organizational, planning and scheduling skills
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• The successful employee will have the ability to function in a microbiological laboratory environment; the employee should have no inhibitions regarding safely handling microorganisms present in the laboratory, aseptic gowning, and no health conditions that would prevent them from doing so
  
  

Preferred Technical Abilities And Personal Skills

• Ability to work safely; seek out and encourage safe practices
• Ability to focus attention to details and ensure high quality work
• Ability to cope with a rapidly changing work environment
• Self-starter that takes initiative to do work with minimal supervision
• Time management skills
  
  

Other Preferred Characteristics

• Commitment to teamwork
• Commitment to continuous improvement
• Effective communication with co-workers and supervisors
  
  

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's in science, preferably in Biology / Microbiology / Biotechnology or Biochemistry, required
• For QC Analyst I role, 1+ year experience in pharmaceutical manufacturing or contract testing laboratory required
  
  

Physical Requirements:

• This job requires a large amount of physical activity
• Walking, lifting, pushing and pulling carts, reaching, climbing, and bending are all required
• Steel toe shoes, scrubs, safety glasses, and other PPE equipment must be worn based on job being performed
  
  

About Us

Why join Team Alkermes?

Alkermes applies its deep neuroscience expertise to develop medicines designed to help people living with complex and difficult-to-treat psychiatric and neurological disorders. A fully-integrated, global biopharmaceutical company, headquartered in Ireland with U.S. locations in Massachusetts and Ohio, we are committed to pursuing great science, driven by deep compassion to make a real impact in the lives of patients. Alkermes has a portfolio of proprietary commercial products for the treatment of alcohol dependence, opioid dependence, schizophrenia and bipolar I disorder, and a pipeline of clinical and preclinical candidates in development for various neurological disorders, including narcolepsy.

Beyond our important mission of developing medicines to address unmet patient needs, we actively seek to foster a culture of diversity, inclusion and belonging throughout our business. We strive to ensure that all voices are respected and valued, recognizing that our diversity of thought, background and perspective makes us stronger. We are proud to have been recognized as an employer of choice by many national organizations, including being certified as a Great Place to Work in the U.S. in 2024, honored as a Healthiest Employer in both Ohio and Massachusetts in 2023, a Best Place for Working Parents in 2023, and to have received the Bell Seal at the Platinum level for Workplace Mental Health by Mental Health America for three consecutive years (2021-2023).

Alkermes, Inc. is an equal employment opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any qualified applicant or employee because of race, creed, color, age, national origin, ancestry, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender expression and identity, disability, genetic information, veteran status, military status, application for military service or any other characteristic protected by local, state or federal law. Alkermes also complies with all work authorization and employment eligibility verification requirements of the Immigration and Nationality Act and IRCA. Alkermes is an E-Verify employer.

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