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Job Summary:

In this role you will perform all required routine testing (Bioburden Silicone, Particle, Endotoxin) to support product release, including water testing, environmental monitoring. Support other laboratory functions as needed

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Perform product release routine testing including, but not limited to, bacterial endotoxin, bioburden, particulate and silicone testing, etc.
• Perform routine testing to support the plant functions including but not limited to environmental monitoring in Clean Rooms, water testing etc.
• Perform incoming testing for materials, including growth promotion testing in culture media and incoming test for Biological indicators.
• Experience with working in ISO Cleanrooms (Gowning and Monitoring)
• Prepare and update controlled forms, SOI's and general lab documentation
• Prepare trends and technical reports based on data with guidance from Lab Management
• Participate in lab projects such as Method transfers, verifications, validations and equipment qualification
• Isolate and maintain cultures of bacteria or other microorganisms for future study and perform Microbial Identification.
• Support the Lab Supervisor and Lab Manager in internal, corporate and customer audits
• Be willing and able to work as a team member to ensure continuous improvement relative to laboratory functions
• Participate (or assist) in identification, investigation (OOS's) and resolution of problems in the lab
• Develop ability and competence with analytical techniques
• Act in accordance with the company's Guiding Principles and adherence to the corporate Code of Conduct
• Compliance to all local site Environmental Health and Safety regulations and contribution to Improvement of Safety in the Laboratory
• Exhibits regular, reliable, punctual and predictable attendance.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Microbiology or Science related discipline.
• 1-3 years of professional experience in a lab environment or similar role

Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Background in Microbiology/ Particulate testing
• Proficiency in English, additional languages are a plus
• Background in cGMP related industry
• Strong competence in IT
• Good verbal and written communications skills
• Able to be aware of all relevant SOPs as per Company policy as they are related to the position covered by this Job Description
• Support and contribute in Lean Sigma programs and activities towards delivery of the set target
• Able to comply with the company's safety policy at all times
• Able to comply with the company's quality policy at all times.

Physical and Mental Requirements

• Physical requirements:
  • Use hands to finger, handle, feel or operate objects, tools or controls and reach with hands and arms (repetitive motions for long durations of time).
  • Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.
  • Employee may be required to lift heavy objects (up to 25 lbs.) without assistance

• Mental Requirements:
  • Ability to learn, understand, and remember normal tasks.
  • Ability to hear, speak, and understand conversation in English in a normal tone of voice.
  • Ability to see and read letters, numbers, characters, or symbols and identify colors.
  • Must maintain the ability to work well with others in a variety of situations.
  • Must be able to multi-task, work under time constraints, problem solve, and prioritize.
  • Must also be able to maintain confidentiality and resolve conflicts.
  • Ability to make independent and sound judgments.
  • Use written and oral communication skills
  • Read and interpret data, information and documents
  • Analyze and solve problems
  • Complex arithmetic reasoning
  • Observe and interpret situations
  • Learn and apply new information or new skills
  • Work under deadlines with constant interruptions

Competencies/Authorities

• Non-US only where required for certain levels

Physical and Travel Requirements

• Must be able to work in Clean Room environment.
• No travel required.

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