What Quality Control contributes to Cardinal Health
Quality develops and implements quality policies, procedures, and processes to ensure products and services comply with regulatory standards and specifications.
Quality Control is responsible for the analysis or inspection of materials, components, products or processes for compliance with specifications and standards.
What a Sr. Specialist, QC Microbiology contributes to Cardinal Health:
Reports to Manager, QC Microbiology.Responsible for efficient and effective microbiological testing in conformance with regulations and standards.Functions include environmental monitoring, bacterial endotoxin testing, microbial enumeration testing, sterility testing, testing of biological indicators, plate reading, performing instrument calibrations.Authoring and review of test methods, standard operating procedures, protocols, deviation reports, investigation reports, and trending reports.Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in microbiology/biology preferred or related field preferred or equivalent industry experience.Minimum 2-4 years in the pharmaceutical or biotechnology industry with emphasis in one of the following areas preferred: QC microbiology, environmental monitoring, critical systems monitoring, quality control, aseptic manufacturing.Experience in authoring documentation such as SOPs, test methods, change controls, CAPAs, deviations, and laboratory investigations is desirable.Responsibilities
Perform various microbiological testing procedures adhering to Manufacturing/QC batch records, protocols, and/or test methods.Perform environmental monitoring in controlled and classified manufacturing and testing areas.Work with project managers, manufacturing, and QA to ensure timely testing of samples and release of products.Inform management of Out of Specification/Out of Trend results and other non-conformances.Participate in investigations and other related studies.Participate in validation, calibration, and troubleshooting of various types of equipment and instruments including proactive resolution of operating issues.Adhere to environmental health and safety requirements and procedures.Review, analyze, interpret, trend, and report test result data.Participate in general laboratory upkeep.Adhere to Good Documentation, Laboratory, and Manufacturing Practices.Support department compliance and productivity goals.Necessary Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Competent in the use of various computer programs such as Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.Excellent communication, documentation, and organization skills.General knowledge of industry regulations pertaining to cGMP.The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; talk or hear; and taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift or move up to 25lbs. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.Work Environment
The primary work environment consists of a professional office environment within a radiopharmaceutical manufacturing facility as well as the laboratory setting.The facility is operated under well-controlled and closely monitored conditions that are regulated by both State and Federal agencies, and that are enforced by the corporate internal quality and regulatory groups.Each staff member will receive specific training in keeping radiation exposures within regulatory guidelines and will be routinely monitored for their exposure to radiation. Noise levels are considered low to moderate.What is expected of you and others at this level
Applies working knowledge in the application of concepts, principles, and technical capabilities to perform varied tasks.Works on projects of moderate scope and complexity.Identifies possible solutions to a variety of technical problems and takes actions to resolve.Applies judgment within defined parameters.Receives general guidance, may receive more detailed instruction on new projects.Work reviewed for sound reasoning and accuracy.Anticipated salary range: $66,500 - $95,000
Bonus eligible: No
Benefits: Cardinal Health offers a wide variety of benefits and programs to support health and well-being.
Medical, dental and vision coveragePaid time off planHealth savings account (HSA)401k savings planAccess to wages before pay day with myFlexPayFlexible spending accounts (FSAs)Short- and long-term disability coverageWork-Life resourcesPaid parental leaveHealthy lifestyle programsApplication window anticipated to close: 3/19/2024 *if interested in opportunity, please submit application as soon as possible.
Candidates who are back-to-work, people with disabilities, without a college degree, and Veterans are encouraged to apply.
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