Microbiologist (Port Elizabeth) at Aspen Pharma Group

Requirements

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 standardized reports and consolidated documents 

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.