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Microbiologist
Aspen Pharma Group
2023-06-05 East London

Job Ref #:Micro0506
Industry:Pharmaceutical And Medical/Healthcare
Job Type:Permanent
Positions Available:3

Applications are invited for the above indicated vacancy that exists in the QC department in PE. The successful incumbent will report to the QC Team Leader. All applications are to be received on or before 12 June 2023. Preference will be given to Employment Equity candidates in line with Aspen’s Transformation Agenda.

Job Description

Overview

• Perform microbiological tests on raw materials, water, cleaning and environmental samples, in-process and final products to ensure quality and compliance
• Review compliance of documentation according to pharmaceutical standard.

Responsibilities

Planning and Operational Support

• Optimise and facilitate implementation of current processes

• Identify gaps in current policies and procedures
• Propose changes or improvements to processes, tools and techniques

Microbiological Testing

• Perform microbiological tests on raw materials, in-process and final products to ensure quality and compliance with GMP standards
• Test water according to SOPs and testing schedule
• Notify Production of source of any contamination timeously
• Develop and implement plans to control level and source of contamination

Environmental Management


• Perform sampling and testing of external environment, according to SOPs and sampling plan/ schedule
Quality Control
• Report OOS results and deviations immediately
• Manage frequency of testing and sampling to maintain a quality process
• Maintain good housekeeping
• Manage and coordinate the use, maintenance and calibration of testing equipment according to SOPs
• Ensure continuous compliance of laboratory with GMP standards

Reporting and Record-Keeping


• Document and store data according to SOPs and regulation
• Consolidate information for reports on weekly/ monthly basis
• Analyse consolidated data and provide recommendations
• Compile detailed and standardised reports and consolidated documents

Job Requirements

Background/experience


• National Diploma in Microbiology with 6+ years experience
• Microbiological laboratory experience

Specific job skills


• Advanced knowledge of microbiological testing methods
• Understanding of pharmaceutical manufacturing and corrective action programs
• Pharmaceutical standards and compliance requirements
• Ability to interpret and implement policies, processes and objectives

Competencies

• Interrogating Information
• Following Procedures
• Maintaining Accuracy
• Customer Awareness
Benefits:
• Please refer to the Aspen benefits table that is accessible on the HR Portal.

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