Novartis
MicrobiologySpecialist
“Microbiology Specialist at Novartis. Skills: Microbiological testing, Method verification, Environmental monitoring, Data review, Trending, Technical documentation. Perform microbiological qualification, release, stability, and investigational testing to support compliant manufacturing operations.. Author and maintain protocols and reports for microbiology and environmental monitoring method verification and validation activities.”
What You'll Achieve.
Ensuring the quality, safety, and integrity of our products; Delivering high-quality medicines to patients worldwide
Industry & Context.
Problem Solving Skills; Investigations; Deviations; Change controls
Ability to gown for entry into aseptic areas, Lift approximately 25 pounds
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Bachelor’s degree in biochemistry, biology, microbiology, or a related scientific discipline., Minimum five years of experience working in a Good Manufacturing Practice environment., Proven experience performing microbiological testing, including utilities testing and environmental and personnel monitoring., Demonstrated ability to write protocols, verification documentation, and technical reports using Good Documentation Practice., Experience reviewing and approving laboratory data, supporting deviations, investigations, and change controls., knowledge of Good Laboratory Practice and Good Documentation Practice principles., Understanding of United States Food and Drug Administration and European Medicines Agency regulatory expectations., Ability to gown for entry into aseptic areas and lift approximately 25 pounds.
What You'll Do.
Perform microbiological qualification
and investigational testing to support compliant manufacturing operations.
Author and maintain protocols and reports for microbiology and environmental monitoring method verification and validation activities.
Execute method transfers and verifications for microbiology and environmental monitoring assays across laboratory systems.
Maintain qualification
and trending of critical reagents
and microbiology controls.
Review and approve routine and transfer data
supporting deviations
and quality investigations.
Coordinate environmental monitoring performance qualification
and utilities qualification activities.
Perform microbiological testing of materials
and environmental and personnel monitoring samples.
Analyze trends and performance indicators while supporting sample planning and execution across laboratory activities.
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Partner closely with cross-functional teams to support investigations, qualifications, and continuous improvement initiatives.
Communication Scope
Communication Skills
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