Microbiologist-I, QC Micro, Afternoon Shift (Monday to Friday 15:00 - 23:00)

We are in search of a Microbiologist-I to join our team at Baxter on our Afternoon Shift (Monday to Friday 15:00 - 23:00). This outstanding opportunity provides the chance to work in a dynamic environment where your contribution has a direct impact on patient safety and product quality.

General expectations

The top two priorities for all Baxter Alliston employees are Safety and Quality:

**Safety:** Support our goal to achieve a "Zero Harm Environment," by ensuring the safety of yourself and your co-workers through:

• Following all safety procedures
• Understanding potential hazards in your area
• Wearing appropriate PPE
• Reporting all incidents/near-misses/concerns
• Embracing 6s

**Quality:** Ensure the quality of our products to ensure patient safety and achieve our mission of "Saving and Sustaining Lives." This can be achieved through:

• Following Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP)
• Adhering to all quality procedures
• Completing training in a timely manner
• Doing it Right the First Time, and
• Reporting any quality concerns immediately

As part of the plant's Enterprise Management System (EMS), all employees must embrace a culture of Continuous Improvement by:

• Participating in improvement activities
• Identifying and implementing continuous improvement ideas
• Participating in Tier meetings
• Recognizing your peers, and
• Embracing 6s
• Identifying and implementing VIP's (Value Improvement Project)
• Embracing continuous learning
• Applying Leader Standard Work
• Applying Root Cause Analysis tools to identify and prevent problems from recurring and drive measurable results

Essential duties and responsibilities

• Collect water, air, and surface samples at assigned sites in the facility regularly for the Environmental Monitoring program. Perform necessary testing, incubation, and plate reading as per specifications.
• Perform daily solution bioburden testing for total count and spore count. Use approved procedures. Complete required documentation. Read all results promptly. Also, conduct testing of raw materials.
• Perform processing of biological indicators to support sterilizer qualifications.
• Perform daily endotoxin and subvisible particulate testing of finished goods as per approved procedures and specifications.
• Complete testing and documentation for critical work requests and emergency response incidents. This ensures timely production start-up after the work or incident.
• Prepare and/or perform growth promotion testing on prepared or purchased media.

Job requirements

Education/ExperienceRequired:

• College diploma or University Degree in a related field (Microbiology)

Preferred:

• University Degree or equivalent experience, B.Sc. designation

Major Subjects / SpecialtiesRequired:

• Microbiology
• Quality Assurance

Type of ExperienceRequired:

• Experience in a manufacturing environment
• Proficiency in Word & Excel
• Previous experience working in a Quality function
• Knowledge of Aseptic Technique and Microbiological Methods

Preferred:

• Previous experience with Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS)
• Microbiological testing lab experience in the pharmaceutical industry
• Knowledge of GMP, ISO standards, and regulatory/corporate requirements

Years of ExperienceRequired:

- 0 - 2 years

Preferred:

• 2 + years

Additional Skills / Special Training / Technical SkillsRequired:

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills and critical thinking abilities
• Strong communication skills, ability to work with all levels of the organization
• Strong ability to balance multiple priorities with excellent time management skills
• Diligent with the ability to work under pressure
• Uncompromising dedication to quality
• Ability to work off shift, holidays, and plant shut downs on a rotating basis
• Coverage for production overtime Saturdays on a rotating basis is mandatory
• Must align with Good Laboratory Practices
• When performing Sterilizer Quals: the work is conducted in extreme environmental conditions (temperature, humidity, wet, moving trucks, loud, hot pipes)

Preferred:

• Understanding of EMS through the application of LEAN tools in a laboratory environment
• Technical writing skills