Sr QC Associate, Microbiology & Sample Management at Abzena Inc. – San Diego, California

• Perform routine, non-routine environmental monitoring (EM) of the GMP manufacturing facilities for total particulates, air viables, and surface viables.
• Gown for and work in a cleanroom environment.
• Perform routine monitoring of pharmaceutical water systems.
• Perform routine monitoring of pharmaceutical gas systems.
• Perform bioburden and endotoxin testing.
• Initiate and participate in the investigations of EM excursions, deviations, and out of specifications. Assess any potential impact on product quality.
• Author and execute qualification/validation protocols. Author qualification/validation reports.
• Assist in trending EM data and generate quarterly reports and yearly reports.
• Performs stability set downs and pulls, Reference Standard pulls, and maintains documentation associated with stability pulls and Reference Standard/ sample traceability.
• Perform analysis of in-process samples, APIs, and stability samples using existing methods.
• Support assay transfer, qualification and validation activities for client’s specific methods.
• Receive, log, inventory, and transfer/distribute incoming Non-GMP (if applicable) and GMP samples into QC Sample Submission and appropriate laboratory.
• Maintain QC lab equipment and provide assistance, as needed, during equipment and facility qualification activities.
• Interact closely with other departments to ensure efficient, compliant and timely execution of project activities.
• Provide assistance as needed to maintain functioning QC Laboratory, including material ordering, inventory control, general housekeeping and other duties.
• Initiates purchase and shipment requests and outsource sample submission forms for outsource testing.
• Accurately and precisely document and record laboratory activities, results, and conclusions.
• Provides review of compendial testing data and associated documentation.
• Author and review Quality Control standard operating procedures (SOPs)
• Adhere to quality standards set by regulations and Abzena’s policies, procedures and mission.
• Communicate effectively with supervisors, colleagues and subordinates.
• Follow best practices related to the systems and processes that support the practices and documentation in the GMP facility for manufacturing clinical material
• Operate at a consistent and exemplary level of efficiency, producing high quality and accurate results with a customer driven focus.

• Minimum of a B.S degree in Microbiology or related discipline with ≥5 years of experience in environmental monitoring of GMP facilities.
• Minimum of three (5) years of experience working within a GMP Microbiology Lab.
• Knowledge of theoretical and practical aspects of analytical methods utilized in microbiology labs, including Bioburden, TOC, Endotoxin, Conductivity, Gram staining, and Microscopy.
• Experience with the transfer and qualification/ validation of large molecule focused methods.
• Experience with preparing test reports, qualification/validation protocols, and SOPs.
• Ability to gown and gain access to the cleanroom and utilities areas.
• Ability to author excursion reports, trend reports, qualification/ validation protocols, qualification/validation reports, CAPAs, and SOPs as needed.
• Demonstrate understanding of USP, EP, and FDA microbiology testing requirements
• Strong written and oral communication skills, proficient with Microsoft Office software
• Support Microbiology staff members as needed

FLSA: Non-Exempt

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