Perform microbiological tests on raw materials, water, cleaning and environmental samples, in-process, and final products to ensure quality and compliance.
Review compliance of documentation according to pharmaceutical standards
Responsibilities
Planning and Procedures
Optimize 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.
Line & Production processing
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 standardised reports and consolidated documents.
Skills Required
Background/experience
National Diploma in Microbiology with 6+ yearsxe2x80x99 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.