Position Title: QC Analyst I-Microbial Control
Work Location: Portsmouth NH 03801
Assignment Duration: 8 Months
Work Schedule: 4/10
 
Summary:
The Quality Microbial Control Analyst 1 will act as a team member of the Quality Microbial Control department to support production of in-process and final product drug lots for customers. Also participate in quality testing for ongoing customer stability studies. Provide on-time, high quality results to meet Manufacturing demands.
 
Key Responsibilities:
• Applies job skills and company's policies and procedures to complete a variety of tasks.
• Running test samples for In-Process, Lot Release and Stability studies
• Support Utility and HVAC monitoring and sampling throughout the facility.
• Use of Microsoft Suites (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Use of Laboratory computer systems.
• Works on assignments that are semi-routine in nature where ability to recognize deviation from accepted practice is required.
• Works on problems of moderate scope in which analysis of situation or data requires a review of identifiable factors.
• Apply Data Integrity principles in all aspects of work, in compliance with Lonza DI policies, guidelines and procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
 
Qualification & Experience:
• Degree (required): High School Diploma or equivalent
• Degree (preferred): Associate’s Degree in Microbiology, Biochemistry or Related Science Fields
• Language(s) Required: English – Ability Level 2 - Business Fluent
• Work Experience: Quality Control / Laboratory – Entry Level - 0-4 years
• Competencies & Behaviors:
Agility: Demonstrates an ability and desire to learn from experience. Treats errors as a learning opportunity.
Business Acumen: Seeks to understand the corporate strategy and how his/her business area contributes to the company’s success.
Collaboration: Works as an active member of his/her team. Treats all co-workers and customers professionally and with respect.
Customer Focus: Understands what internal and/or external customers need from him/her to deliver in his/her respective role.
Driving Results: Consistently delivers goals while monitoring KPIs with supervisor.
Leadership: Takes responsibility for his/her safety and that of others.
• Skills:
Strong ability to interpret data both alone and with guidance.
Perform assigned, complex and/or varied tasks.
Prioritization and problem solving.
Comprehend and follow instructions.
Strong ability to communicate in both written and verbal format.
Exercises judgment within defined procedures and practices to determine appropriate action.
Self-motivated team player
Completes assignments on-time and accurately
Displays commitment to quality and performs job functions to the best of his/her ability
Relate to others in a team setting.
Maintain positive attitude in a team environment.
Timeliness in completing assigned tasks.
Works entire assigned shift, including arriving on time
 
Working Conditions & Physical Demands (If Applicable):
 
• Safety: Must know and follow job safety procedures, attend required health and safety training, proactively promote safety at work, and promptly report actual and potential accidents and injuries. Must comply with safety policies of the company and site.
 
• Quality Responsibility: Adherence to cGMPs is required at all times during the manufacture of APIs. All personnel own the quality of what they deliver and are responsible for notifying responsible management in a timely manner of regulatory inspections, serious GMP deficiencies, process deviations, product defects and related actions.
 
• Mental Demands:
Staying alert for duration of shift.
Being able to make quality decisions as to safety and task at hand.
Maintain emotional control under stress.
Maintain professional interactions with co-workers and superiors
Additional Information (If Applicable): 
 
At SPECTRAFORCE, we are committed to maintaining a workplace that ensures fair compensation and wage transparency in adherence with all applicable state and local laws.This position's pay range is $54.05/hr - $55.17/hr.