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University of Missouri-Columbia · 4 hours ago

Quality Control Microbiologist I

Columbia, MO

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

$25/hr - $25/hr

0+ years exp

The University of Missouri-Columbia is expanding its critical cancer-fighting and medical isotope production at the MURR facility. They are seeking a Quality Control Microbiologist I to support the microbiology group with responsibilities including environmental monitoring, sterility testing, and method development.

Education

Diversity & Inclusion

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Training on and adherence to written procedures for cGMP (current good manufacturing practices – part of the FDA’s guidelines for production and quality control in the pharmaceutical industry) documentation, data review, equipment use and maintenance, cleanroom gowning and etiquette, cleanroom cleaning and disinfection, aseptic technique and aseptic gowning, radiation and laboratory safety, reports and investigations, and analytical testing

Environmental monitoring (measurement of viable and non-viable particles using dedicated equipment such as air samplers and particle counters, microbiological test media incubation, enumeration and characterization/identification of microbial isolates, documentation and review of test results to ensure compliance with established alert/action levels and limits for the associated ISO classification of the test area, data entry and statistical analysis of trends, investigation of adverse events/trends for root cause analysis and corrective and preventive action, summary report generation, submission of documentation for review and archival

Sterility, endotoxin, and bioburden testing of radiopharmaceutical APIs (active pharmaceutical ingredients)/products and components

Cleaning and disinfection of cleanrooms and related equipment on a routine basis using dedicated disinfectants and techniques per a written procedure

Inventory management (tracking expiration/calibration due dates, restocking materials/equipment, proper disposal of expired materials, etc.)

Performance of qualification procedures for equipment and test materials, including microbiological media

Routine review of and response to excursions for digital temperature and humidity datalogger data

Writing reports, investigations, instructions, and standard operating procedures

Training of colleagues on procedures performed by the QC microbiology group

Method development and validation testing as needed

Qualification

CGMPMicrobiology testingAseptic techniqueEnvironmental monitoringMethod developmentData analysisReport writingInventory managementCommunicationCritical thinking

Required

Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience from which comparable knowledge and skills can be acquired is necessary

Training on and adherence to written procedures for cGMP (current good manufacturing practices – part of the FDA's guidelines for production and quality control in the pharmaceutical industry) documentation, data review, equipment use and maintenance, cleanroom gowning and etiquette, cleanroom cleaning and disinfection, aseptic technique and aseptic gowning, radiation and laboratory safety, reports and investigations, and analytical testing

Sterility, endotoxin, and bioburden testing of radiopharmaceutical APIs (active pharmaceutical ingredients)/products and components

Cleaning and disinfection of cleanrooms and related equipment on a routine basis using dedicated disinfectants and techniques per a written procedure

Inventory management (tracking expiration/calibration due dates, restocking materials/equipment, proper disposal of expired materials, etc.)

Performance of qualification procedures for equipment and test materials, including microbiological media

Routine review of and response to excursions for digital temperature and humidity datalogger data

Writing reports, investigations, instructions, and standard operating procedures

Training of colleagues on procedures performed by the QC microbiology group

Method development and validation testing as needed

Must be available for reliable and consistent onsite work during business hours and occasional evenings and weekends

Successful candidates will be fluent and effective communicators with exceptional organizational and time management skills

They must demonstrate the following durable skills: leadership, character, collaboration, communication, creativity, critical thinking, mindfulness, growth mindset, and fortitude

Additionally, confidentiality, integrity, and a commitment to university values in their actions

Preferred

At least 6 months with direct experience with current Good Manufacturing Practices and radioactive material handling or 2 years related experience in microbiology lab

Benefits

Medical, dental and vision plans

Retirement

Paid time off

Short- and long-term disability

Paid parental leave

Paid caregiver leave

Educational fee discounts for all four UM System campuses

Company

University of Missouri-Columbia

We are Mizzou! Our distinct mission, as Missouri's only state-supported member of the Association of American Universities, is to provide all Missourians the benefits of a world-class research university.

Founded in 2011

Columbia, Missouri, USA

10001+ employees

http://business.missouri.edu/allen-angel-capital-education-program

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