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QC Associate (Co-op) - Microbiology Testing

QC Associate (Co-op) - Microbiology Testing

United States Posted 2025-06-23

Job Summary

The QC Micro Associate (Co-op) is responsible for the quality and on-time completion of micro tests, microbiology laboratory inventory management to the various testing sections. This role will also ensure QC deliverables to internal departments and external clients are accurate and consistent. Demonstrates good oral and written communication skills and actively contributes to timely training, report generation and good GMP documentation and archival.

Responsibilities

Understand GMP and follow instructions on the documents.
Perform micro related testing including but not limit to bioburden, pH, growth promotion, endotoxin, conductivity, TOC, nitrate, CCIT etc.
Support reagents/consumables inventory management to ensure consistent QC Microbiology operation needs.
Record and organize experimental data in accordance with "Good Document Management Practices" to ensure data integrity.
Ensure compliance to training, preparation, documentation and general lab maintenance requirements for Industry Standards and/or Regulations.
Maintains laboratory logbooks and worksheets for QC tasks as required.
Able to work at weekend when needed.
Support shift work when needed.
Any other duties assigned by the supervisor (when applicable).

Qualifications

Technical Skills / Knowledge:

Candidate must possess willingness to learn analytical and QC operations of pharmaceutical industry, understand current regulations and industry trends of biologics product development, characterization and manufacturing testing requirement including cGMP, ICH, EMA, FDA, and other global compendia regulations and guidance.
Basic familiarity with analytical instruments and methodologies, such as TOC, conductivity meter is preferred but not mandatory.
Familiar with Office software such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint.
Ability to understand technical data

Problem Solving:

Be able to raise issues immediately to supervisor and work with supervisor when in doubt.

Communication Skills:

Proficiency in English is required. Good communications skills (verbal, written, and presentation skills).
Effectively exchange information or discuss clearly framed issues or ideas with colleagues.

Education and Experience:

Undergraduate or graduate students majoring in biology, chemical engineering, chemistry, pharmacy or related majors.

The job description does not intend to list all the duties and responsibilities assigned to this position. Employee holding this position would be required to perform other job-related duties/responsibilities based on their expertise and company business needs.

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