Microbiologist

at  Elanco

BASIC QUALIFICATION:

• Minimum Bachelor’s Degree in Microbiology or related field.
• 3 years of work experience in a microbiology laboratory in Pharmaceutical industry.
• Must have work experience in GMP and knowledge in GLP.
• Experience in media/method validation would be an advantage.
• Strong problem-solving skills, including Out of Specification investigations.
• Candidates must be legally authorized to work in New Zealand
  Elanco is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected statu

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Responsible for your own safety and in ensuring safe working practices are followed in the laboratory to create a safe working environment for all staff by wearing correct Personal Protective Equipment at all times and any identified risks are reported.
• Analyze samples in a timely manner to meet laboratory key performance indicators and customer needs by performing analysis according to the laboratory schedule and relevant Quality Control documentation and prompt review of results.
• Provide a prompt investigation of all Quality Control out of specification results to enable the release of test results within agreed timeframes by ensuring investigations and corrective and preventative actions are completed by their due date.
• Conduct all routine analysis and with adherence to Quality Control procedures to remain in compliance and deliver accurate results by following local standard operating procedures, Good Manufacturing Practice, Good Laboratory Practice and site Quality Systems.
• Assist in the development of standard operating procedures and test methods to ensure the Quality Control documents are accurate and within their review date by drafting documents and reviewing documents as assigned.
• Assess that all equipment is qualified and calibrated according to standard to ensure accurate test results are generated by reviewing equipment status before use and reporting any deviations to the Quality Control Manager.
• Maintain microbiological reference cultures to agreed standards.
• Perform media preparation, validation and quality control checks to agreed standards.