The QC Bacteriology Lead Technician will provide daily support and technical guidance to a team of skilled technicians while scheduling and monitoring lab activities. The lead technician will ensure in-process materials and final product are tested in a manner consistent with Standard Operating Procedures and in compliance with regulations according to 9CFR.

Mastery of Bacteriology Technician II duties including conducting sterility, purity, potency, and extraneous testing for in-process materials and final product.

• Assure scheduling of QC activities based upon production planning is maintained

• Assist in the review, revision, and approval of Quality Control SOPs, Test Report Forms, and Media Records

• Perform reviews of Special Outlines and Production Outlines as needed

• Transfer assays from R&D to Quality Control

• Qualify new technicians on all bacteriology testing as required

• Investigate Out-of-specification results to identify root causes and provide corrective actions

• Assure QC records are accurate, compliant, and capture critical data

• Review completed bench records for completeness and accuracy

• Manage inventory of supplies and reagents for the lab

• Shape solutions out of complexity

• Client focus

• Collaborate with empathy

• Engage and develop

• Drive ambition and accountability

• Influence others

• Intermediate knowledge of Microbiology

• Intermediate knowledge of general immunology

• Must have great aseptic technique

• Excellent interpersonal and leadership skills are required

• Intermediate skills with databases and word processing programs

Education - bachelor’s degree in microbiology, Veterinary Science or equivalent

Work Experience – Prefer 2 years in Quality in the veterinary biologics industry

Other – Leadership experience preferred

• Ability to perform repetitive motions and stand for extended periods of time

• Must be able to read, write, and communicate in English

• Visual inspection

• Handling hazardous materials or other chemicals if necessary

Minimal travel required

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