Microbiologist
Publication date:
08 October 2024Workload:
100%Contract type:
Unlimited employment- Place of work:Gurugram
Who we want
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Detail-oriented process improvers. Critical thinkers who naturally see opportunities to develop and optimize work processes – finding ways to simplify, standardize and automate.
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Strategic thinkers. People who enjoy analyzing data or trends for the purposes of planning, forecasting, advising, budgeting, reporting, or sales opportunities.
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Collaborative partners. People who build and leverage cross-functional relationships to bring together ideas, data and insights to drive continuous improvement in functions.
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Analytical problem solvers. People who go beyond just fixing to identify root causes, evaluate optimal solutions, and recommend comprehensive upgrades to prevent future issues.
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Dedicated achievers. People who thrive in a fast-paced environment and will stop at nothing to ensure a project is complete and meets regulations and expectations.
What you will do:
Roles and Responsibilities
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May support in the development, review and approval of sterilization process and equipment validation/qualifications (IQ, OQ & PQ).
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Be the point of contact for suppliers/development engineers for new process development, quality issues and process improvements for assigned projects.
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Participate in the development and improvement of the manufacturing processes for existing and new products.
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Support product transfers to other plants/facilities.
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Review/approve nonconforming material and system documentation.
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Review/approve product and process change control documentation and specifications.
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Actively participate on teams to support new product development activities.
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Support design verification and validation test requirements that ensure appropriate objective evidence is available to support acceptance criteria.
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Participate in design reviews by identifying risks associated with the product use and tracking how the design, documentation, and manufacturing process mitigate those issues throughout the development process.
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Implement data analysis and statistical techniques to drive appropriate risk management activities and prioritization of issues.
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Ensure effective implementation and compliance to all applicable regulations and standards, including 21CFR820, ISO 13485, ISO 14971 throughout the design and development process.
What you need:
Education:
M.Sc. in Microbiology
Experience: Min 3-6 years of experience in applied device or pharmaceutical microbiological or biological testing, research and development, or sterility assurance experience.
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Demonstrated organizational and written/verbal communication skills.
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Demonstrated ability to self-motivate
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Demonstrated ability to effectively work with others in various coordinate disciplines and on multi-national teams.
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Demonstrated ability to prioritize tasks in a deadline-driven environment.
Specific Job Skills:
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Must understand the fundamentals of at least one of the following sterilization techniques: gamma irradiation, ethylene oxide (preferred), hydrogen peroxide gas plasma, moist heat, or dry heat and be an expert in one of the techniques.
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Demonstrated knowledge about a variety of microbiological concepts, practices, and procedures.
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Ability to use ISO, AAMI, USP, ANSI, EPA, EU and related guidelines toward the design, manufacturing, development, and launch of initiatives.
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Experience with ISO 17025, Lab Quality Management System.
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Ability to effectively work cross-functionally with Product Development, Operations and Marketing.
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Must be results oriented, a quick learner, team player and able to respond to the urgent needs of the team ensuring all deadlines are met.
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Demonstrated ability to technically mentor associate engineers and scientists.
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Must understand the fundamentals of moist heat, gamma irradiation, and ethylene oxide sterilization.
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Prefer experience with medical device product development lifecycle, including risk management and design/process verification and validation.
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Experience in working in a compliance risk situation.
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Demonstrated experience with bio-compatibility tests, ability to interpret the associated industry guidelines.
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Prefer demonstrated competency in advanced testing technologies.