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Maintain efficient operation as well as perform environmental monitoring, bacterial endotoxin testing laboratory (LAL test), Silver Content testing for medical devices and do the sterilization releases, ensuring compliance with applicable regulatory standards (FDA 21 CFR Part 820, ISO 13485, USP <85>), maintain reliability of analytical results, and proper management of human and material/component resources.
Job Responsibility:
Responsible to coordinate all environmental control activities for the facility, including certifications, and the periodic review of environmental monitoring results, as well as any tasks related environmental impact, change control and biological tests
Responsible to perform and maintenance the Biocontamination assessments for the product families
Ensure compliance with Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
Maintain required environmental and control conditions
Manage inventory of reagents, consumables, and equipment
Schedule and coordinate test execution
Supervise, train, and evaluate laboratory technical staff
Promote continuous training and a culture of compliance
Review and approve test records and reports
Investigate deviations or out-of-specification (OOS) results
Implement corrective and preventive actions (CAPA)
Maintain technical communication with corporate and external labs. Participate in internal, corporate, and regulatory audits
Participate in method validation, improvement, and process optimization
Ensure compliance with ISO 13485, 21 CFR Part 820, and USP <85>
Prepare and review procedures and technical reports
Review and approve sterilization results prior to release
Execute environmental monitoring sampling (viable and non-viable particles, surface monitoring, air and water sampling) according to established procedures
Perform endotoxin testing on finished products, subassemblies and raw materials using validated methods (LAL gel-clot, turbidimetric or chromogenic)
Prepare media, reagents and test materials in accordance with laboratory work instructions
Record all test results clearly and accurately in laboratory notebooks, forms and/or electronic systems
Ensure traceability of samples and materials used during the testing process
Conduct equipment calibration and routine maintenance according to scheduled intervals
Assist with method validation studies and trend analysis of environmental and endotoxin results
Support investigations related to deviations, out-of-specification (OOS) results or non-conformances
Comply with Good Laboratory Practices (GLP) and all applicable procedures within the Quality Management System (FDA 820 / ISO-13485)
Participate in internal and external audits by providing records and technical information when required
Requirements:
Bachelor’s degree in laboratory technology, Microbiology, Biotechnology, Chemistry or related field
Advanced English level
Previous experience in microbiological testing, environmental monitoring or endotoxin testing (preferably within the medical device industry)
Knowledge of regulatory standards: ISO 13485 and FDA 21 CFR Part 820
Ability to follow standard operating procedures and interpret technical documents
Advanced knowledge of MS Office tools (Excel, Word and lab software)