Team Leader- Microbiology

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Job Number # Baddi, Himachal Pradesh, India

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Brief introduction - Role Summary/Purpose :

Position is responsible for the Quality Control Program. Team Leader microbiology will work in the microbiology lab & will ensure Input material, water, environmental air, WIP & Finished goods are sampled, tested & approved timely and in compliance to CP Standards/guidelines & applicable local regulatory requirements. He is also responsible for qualification & maintenance of lab equipment. He will drive continuous improvement in the areas of Quality, Good Manufacturing Practices, Good laboratory Practices ,EOHS & FP&R.

Responsibilities :

• Understand and precisely follow written lab procedures (QMICs) & frequencies.
• To analyze the raw material & finished goods samples as per the QMIC procedures & release the same.
• To sample water/compressed air from identified sampling points in the water system & analyse as per the QMIC procedures.
• Sample collection, analysis & monitoring of the environment – Plant & Microbiology lab.
• To monitor critical control points in the Water system & Sorbitol receipt cum distribution.
• To monitor C&S frequency & procedural compliance. To undertake microbiological analysis of the equipment swabs.
• To undertake the calibration of equipment in the Microbiology laboratory.
• To undertake/assist vendors on IQ, OQ, PQ cum Validation of the equipment in Microbiology laboratory.
• To undertake microbiological validation of testing procedures & Experimental batches, change to equipment designs cum manufacturing SPIs.
• Lab KPI evaluation like MPI, MSI & CSI.
• Maintain accurate, up to date and concise laboratory notebooks and records.
• Report & investigate the microbiological failures.
• Support plant initiatives in improving microbiological control programs.
• Maintain the inventory of Media, chemicals/reagents & other accessories required for the microbiological analysis.
• Perform housekeeping & sanitation of the microbiology lab.
• Understand and use basic laboratory safety equipment and instructions, precautions in handling reagents, and disposal of chemical/biological waste according to local environmental regulations.

Required Qualifications:

• Master degree in Microbiology.
• Some experience and exposure of laboratory experience in a regulated environment,
• Knowledge and good skills on microbiology testing and microbiology identification
• Media preparation and growth promotion test for media.

Preferred Qualifications :

Functional Competencies

• Product Safety, Regulatory and Quality (Quality Orientation)
• Innovation
• Manufacturing Management (Safety Awareness)

Leadership Competencies

• Effective Execution (Driving Execution)
• Planning/Priority Setting (Managing Work)
• Self - Awareness / Personal Impact (Continuous Learning)

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