Biotechnology Specialist

Job Title: Biotechnology Specialist

This role requires an individual with a strong foundation in microbiology and laboratory procedures. The ideal candidate will have experience with water trends, environmental monitoring, and microbial sampling.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Conduct quality control operations as per established standards of practice.
2. Perform environmental monitoring activities in manufacturing areas and the microbiology laboratory.
3. Prepare monthly, semiannual, and annual water trends and environmental monitoring reports.
4. Conduct microbial sampling for water for injection, purified water, potable water, and pure steam.
5. Sample compressed gases and nitrogen gases for microbial contamination.
6. Analyze water samples according to established procedures.
7. Decontaminate released media plates and biological indicators according to procedure.
8. Operate steam sterilizers, decontamination autoclaves, and hot air ovens.
9. Verify media stock and other lab consumables related to microbiology.
10. Release microbial analysis plates and tubes while updating results in the laboratory information management system.
11. Perform daily calibrations of balances and pH meters.
12. Prepare disinfectants and clean equipment according to established protocols.
13. Carry out media preparation, sterilization, and growth promotion testing for ready-to-use or in-house prepared media.
14. Ensure all equipment and instruments are validated and calibrated.
15. Participate in media-filled vial observations.
16. Maintain media and cultures properly in the microbiology laboratory.
17. Examine non-sterile products for microbial contamination using the Microbial Limit Test.
18. Conduct in-process bioburden testing, method validation, and cleaning validation samples.
19. Enumerate and inoculate biological indicators.
20. Perform container closure integrity testing for media fill vials after release.
21. Isolate, subculture, and identify environmental isolates using the Vitek 2 identification system.
22. Escalate any issues to the team leader or head of department.
23. Complete any other assignments given by the team leader or head of department.

Required Skills and Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in microbiology, biology, or a related field.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in a laboratory setting.
• Knowledge of microbiological principles and laboratory practices.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills.

Benefits:

• A competitive salary and benefits package.
• The opportunity to work with a dynamic team in a fast-paced environment.
• Professional development and growth opportunities.