ASSOCIATE SCIENTIST

Company: Fresenius Kabi
Location: Wilson
Posted on: May 11, 2022

Job Description:

Job SummaryThe individual holding the position of an Associate Scientist in Quality Control Microbiology is responsible for an intermediate level of expertise of microbiological test methods and instrumentation. The Associate Scientist participates in the mentoring and training of less experienced analysts.ResponsibilitiesPRINCIPAL ACTIVITIES PERFORMED BY THE INCUMBENT

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  Understands department priorities and importance of planning ahead.
• Performs peer review of data for accuracy, completeness and conformance to specifications.
• Keeps supervisory personnel informed of all relevant events impacting the operations and performance of the department, including discrepancies and out of limit conditions.
• Able to articulate work related issues clearly and effectively to management and peers.
• Maintains knowledge of cGMPs and GLPs. Maintains knowledge of current compendial methods.
• Teaches or coordinates the teaching of training modules and laboratory techniques to analysts.
• Assists in authoring investigative studies (OOS, OOT, OOL, invalid tests) and other necessary documents for the Quality Control Microbiology department.
• Supports senior personnel in various projects including investigations, special testing and project work. Investigates deviations from SOP requirements as directed by supervision for potential impact to product and materials and derives root cause of the incident.
• Updates SOPs or Methods of Analysis for microbiology test procedures.
• Ensures safety related polices are adhered to and makes recommendations to enhance or improve safety policies. Ensures DEA policies related to controlled drugs are adhered to.
• Handling of laboratory instruments such as sterilizers, isolators, total organic carbon analyzer, bacterial endotoxin analyzer.
• Performs other duties as assigned.REQUIREMENTS
  • BS in Science with 1-2 years progressive laboratory experience. Equivalent combination of education and experience accepted.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills are essential.
    Additional InformationWe offer an excellent salary and benefits package including medical, dental and vision coverage, as well as life insurance, disability, 401K with company match, and wellness program.Fresenius Kabi is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disabilities, or protected veteran status.

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