Associate Microbiologist

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Job Description

Are you ready to advance your microbiological expertise? At Baxter Healthcare Corporation, we offer an outstanding opportunity to be part of a driven team committed to achieving world-class standards in healthcare manufacturing. As an Associate Microbiologist based in Ahmedabad, you will have a meaningful role in ensuring the seamless implementation of Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) norms.

Responsibilities

• **Ensure Clean Environment:** Implement GMP norms rigorously to maintain a clean environment for sterile preparation as per international standards and guidelines.
• **Sampling and Testing:** Conduct sampling and testing for Water for Injection (WFI), double Reverse Osmosis (DRO), Single Reverse Osmosis (SRO), raw water, and pure steam.
• **Validation Sampling:** Collect validation samples as per the validation protocol to ensure quality and compliance.
• **Trend Analysis:** Prepare and analyze trends of the results acquired from various tests to determine the overall efficiency.
• **Personnel Qualification:** Qualify personnel for entry into the clean room, ensuring adherence to all safety and compliance guidelines.
• **HEPA Filter Qualification:** Perform periodic HEPA filter qualification and as needed to ensure efficient functioning.
• **Laboratory Operations:** Operate laboratory instruments and equipment as the need arises, ensuring they are used effectively and efficiently.
• **Non-Conformity Management:** Initiate non-conformity or Out of Specification procedures in case of any observed abnormalities.
• **Data Entry:** Perform data entry for trend analysis of daily results to supervise and improve performance.
• **Communication of Issues:** Communicate any failures or abnormal notifications to respective Supervisors to seek timely solutions.
• **Preventive and Corrective Measures:** Bring any abnormalities in clean room or manufacturing areas to the notice of the Supervisor and suggest preventive and corrective measures.

Requirements

• **Educational Background:** Degree in Microbiology or related field with confirmed expertise in microbiological testing.
• **Experience:** Previous experience in environment monitoring, media preparation, and growth promotion testing is highly desirable.
• **Technical Skills:** Proficiency in operating laboratory instruments and equipment, with a strong understanding of GMP norms.
• **Attention to Detail:** Meticulous in delivering magnificent outcomes and continuously tackling to improve processes and work efficiency.
• **Analytical Skills:** Ability to analyze trends and determine the efficiency of various processes.
• **Communication:** Strong interpersonal skills to effectively report issues and collaborate with the team.
• **Problem-Solving:** Ability to strictly adhere to guidelines and suggest preventive and corrective measures for any identified issues.

Reasonable Accommodations

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