Microbiology Supervisor
[Apply Now]Date Published : 10 Sep 2018 | Category: Operations | Expiry Date: 24 Sep 2018 | Location: Clayville, Johnnesburg | Reporting to: QC Laboratory Manager
Required Learning:
- BSc in Microbiology or National Diploma in Microbiology / Biotechnology.
- A minimum of 5 years’ pharmaceutical experience
- Supervisory experience would be advantageous.
- Knowledge of cGMP, US/NF, ICH, EU, and FDA guidelines and regulations
Key Outputs :
- Assist with testing as necessary
- Ensure the lab testing techniques&documentation of each Microbiologist comply with GMPs &SOPs
- Ensure that everyone in the team is using the correct PPE&follow all safety procedures
- Critically review&approve data&reports generated by the team
- Maintain compliance with USP/NF,FDA,EU&OSHA regulations
- Perform effective&timely investigations on out-of-specification/out-of-trend data &communicate to manager/affected departments.Determine root causes &suggest appropriate CAPAs.Review investigation reports
- Ensure all necessary information is entered into appropriate databases for trending purposes
- Be a technical resource for the site for microbial,environmental&purified water controls
- Maintain&improve lab efficiency
- Identify&design new systems/programs to remain current with industry compliance trends regarding microbiology
- Assist with handling of personnel responsibilities including interviewing,attendance,performance reviews,disciplinary action,training
- Assist in special projects/tasks as deemed necessary based on business needs&QC management’s discretion
- Determine the necessary microbial testing for material specifications&reduced testing
- Coordinate method suitability of the required test methods
Core Competencies:
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Expertise in Microsoft Word and Excel
- Strong troubleshooting and investigation
- Demonstrated ability to work as part of a cross – functional team
- Attention to detail
- Problem Solving and decision-making skills
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