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As a Quality Control Microbiologist, you are a key part of a fast-paced environment that emphasizes camaraderie and teamwork. You will work on our Day shift at our Alliston facility on a 7-month assignment, full-time position. You will be responsible for ensuring the quality of life-sustaining products.
Job Responsibility:
Perform daily solution bioburden, subvisible particulate matter and endotoxin testing
Collect and process viable and non-viable air and surface samples as part of the Environmental Monitoring program
Sample and test the critical systems like compressed air and water
Process the biological indicators associated with sterilizer qualifications
Provide back up to the Supervisors and QC specialist to aide with investigations, trending and data analysis for APQRs, Validation Maintenance, etc
Obtain water, air and surface samples from designated sample sites within the facility on a daily, weekly, monthly and quarterly basis as part of the Environmental-monitoring program
Conduct the required testing, incubation and plate reading of these samples in accordance with specifications
Perform daily solution bioburden testing for total count and spore count in accordance with approved procedures ensuring required documentation is complete and all results are read in a timely manner
Conduct testing of raw materials as required
Perform processing of biological indicators to support sterilizer qualifications
Perform daily endotoxin and subvisible particulate testing of finished goods as per approved procedures and specifications
Perform required testing and complete documentation required for critical work requests and emergency response incidents (i.e. differential pressure alarm) to support timely start up of production following the work and/or incident
Recognizing your peers, and - Embracing 6s
Identifying and implementing VIP’s (Value Improvement Project)
Embrace continuous learning
Utilize Leader Standard Work
Utilize Root Cause Analysis tools to identify and prevent problems from recurring and drive measurable results
Improve the effectiveness of all team members by providing documented training, mentoring employees during feedback reviews, and daily activities to improve skills, providing recognition for good performance
Prepare and/or perform growth promotion testing on prepared or purchased media
Requirements:
College diploma or University Degree in a related field (Microbiology)
Experience in a manufacturing environment
Proficiency in Word & Excel
Previous experience working in a Quality function
Knowledge of Aseptic Technique and Microbiological Methods
0-2 years experience
Strong analytical and problem solving skills and critical thinking abilities
Strong communication skills, ability to work with all levels of the organization
Strong ability to balance multiple priorities with excellent time management skills
Detail oriented with the ability to work under pressure
Uncompromising dedication to quality
Ability to work off shift, holidays and plant shut downs on a rotating basis
Coverage for production overtime Saturdays on a rotating basis is mandatory