QC Microbiology Technician (Wed-Sat 12:00pm - 10:30pm)
Novartis
11 days ago
On-site
Morris Plains, NJ
Operations
Shift/Hours: Wednesday–Saturday, 12:00pm–10:30pm
Location: Morris Plains, United States
Key Responsibilities:
- Perform routine and batch-related environmental monitoring in controlled manufacturing environments.
- Document laboratory activities accurately and in real time, following current Good Manufacturing Practices.
- Record, review, and maintain laboratory data in accordance with data integrity principles.
- Support daily setup, operation, and maintenance of the environmental monitoring laboratory.
- Incubate, read, and enumerate microbiological samples using cultured media.
- Prepare microbiology samples and out-of-specification media for shipment to contract laboratories.
- Review and track microbiology results supporting timely product release.
- Collect samples and analyze data supporting gowning qualification programs.
- Ensure laboratory equipment is calibrated, maintained, and functioning properly.
- Identify and support continuous improvement initiatives.
Essential Requirements:
- Associate or bachelor’s degree in microbiology or a closely related scientific field.
- At least one year of experience in a pharmaceutical or biopharmaceutical laboratory.
- Knowledge of current Good Manufacturing Practices and Good Laboratory Practices.
- Experience performing environmental monitoring or microbiology testing.
- Ability to document laboratory activities accurately while maintaining data integrity.
- Understanding of aseptic techniques and microbiological principles.
- Ability to follow standard operating procedures and laboratory methods.
- Strong communication skills and ability to work independently and collaboratively.
Desirable Requirements:
- Experience using a Laboratory Information Management System.
- Familiarity with hazardous waste handling procedures in laboratory environments.
Location: Morris Plains, United States
Key Responsibilities:
- Perform routine and batch-related environmental monitoring in controlled manufacturing environments.
- Document laboratory activities accurately and in real time, following current Good Manufacturing Practices.
- Record, review, and maintain laboratory data in accordance with data integrity principles.
- Support daily setup, operation, and maintenance of the environmental monitoring laboratory.
- Incubate, read, and enumerate microbiological samples using cultured media.
- Prepare microbiology samples and out-of-specification media for shipment to contract laboratories.
- Review and track microbiology results supporting timely product release.
- Collect samples and analyze data supporting gowning qualification programs.
- Ensure laboratory equipment is calibrated, maintained, and functioning properly.
- Identify and support continuous improvement initiatives.
Essential Requirements:
- Associate or bachelor’s degree in microbiology or a closely related scientific field.
- At least one year of experience in a pharmaceutical or biopharmaceutical laboratory.
- Knowledge of current Good Manufacturing Practices and Good Laboratory Practices.
- Experience performing environmental monitoring or microbiology testing.
- Ability to document laboratory activities accurately while maintaining data integrity.
- Understanding of aseptic techniques and microbiological principles.
- Ability to follow standard operating procedures and laboratory methods.
- Strong communication skills and ability to work independently and collaboratively.
Desirable Requirements:
- Experience using a Laboratory Information Management System.
- Familiarity with hazardous waste handling procedures in laboratory environments.