Microbiology Analyst

Konnekt will be managing all recruitment for Torrent Pharma Malta exclusively.

Torrent Pharma Malta, a start-up company focusing on Pharmaceuticals and batch release testing is looking for a Microbiology Analyst. Reporting to the Microbiology Manager, your duties will include;

Performing finished product testing results against approved analytical methods and specifications.
Performing Testing of Purified Water as per established schedule in relevant Company procedure.
Performing Environmental Testing of the Microbiology Laboratory Clean rooms as scheduled in the Validation Master Plan (VMP).
Preparing and maintaining adequate stock of Microbiological media ready for use.
Performing daily laboratory operations and address or escalate any emerging issues, as required.
Training and developing junior QC Team members, as needed, to ensure continued compliance with required regulatory standards.
Preparing and/or reviewing standard operating procedures, validation protocols and reports pertaining to Microbiology Laboratory activities/equipment.
Work out/assist in calculations pertaining to microbiological analysis and produce the relevant documentation in association always in compliance with EU GMP.
Monitoring the handling of equipment and ensure that this is done in the proper manner and not in a way which may be detrimental to its function.
Assisting external contractors in performing qualification/calibration of equipment within the Microbiology Laboratory and keep records of these according to Company procedures as required.
Maintaining Quality logs and registers as dictated by the relevant Quality Control procedures.
Ensuring that all Quality Control procedures and documentation are up-to-date and within their expiry date and instigate their revision if necessary.
Participating in the initiation and follow-up of change controls, as required.
Participating in the initiation and investigation of deviations, as required.
Reporting and investigating OOX results in a timely manner.
Assisting the Microbiologist and Quality Control Manager in Quality Investigations.
Carrying out other Quality Control related duties as may be required.

Skill-sets and RequirementsMinimum of five-years' experience in an EUGMP microbiology laboratoryProficiency in various lab instrumentation with special reference to Sterility testing.Excellent communication skills in English (verbal and written)Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skillsEducation & ExperienceScience graduate level 4 or higherBenefitsAttractive working hours - day basis (Monday to Friday)

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