Quality Control Scientist, Microbiology

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The Quality Control Scientist Microbiology is responsible for supporting Cytivas new plant for manufacturing of chromatographic resins. This exciting role will be part of the start-up of Laboratory Operations on the site to support all parts of manufacturing with product release testing and troubleshooting related to Laboratory and Manufacturing in the field of Life Science. Your duties vary from routine analyses to instrument maintenance method and instruction updates and cross-functional meetings and collaborations.

This position reports to the Sr. Manager Quality Control and is part of the Quality Control team located in Muskegon MI and will be a fully on-site role.

What you will do:

• Set up quality routines for the new QC Laboratory according to Quality Management Systems. Including installation and commissioning of new equipment.

• Review and develop all types of analytical methods and SOPs to be used for the start-up of the operations.

• Perform investigations and deviation management according to Quality Management Systems.

• Build expertise for analytical activities in the Laboratory to gain enough knowledge to train peers.

• Lead and coordinate activities on site during the receiving and start-up of the laboratory.

Who you are:

• Bachelor MBA or Advanced degree from an accredited University or College in Microbiology or applicable.

• Minimum 4 years working experience within a Laboratory preferably Quality Control Laboratory.

• Strong and accurate documentation skills.

• Ability to lead initiatives to improve ways of working in a laboratory through effective communication with local and international team.

• Effective problem identification and solving skills.

Travel Motor Vehicle Record & Physical/Environment Requirements: if applicable for role

• Overall travel is expected to be less that 5%. Some local and international travel is required during the project phase as several trips to Sweden may be required.

• Ability to lift move or carry equipment up to 20lbs frequently up to 35lbs occasionally

• Ability to stand or sit continuously for up to 3 hours at a time

• Ability to use hand fine motor skills to complete lab tests

It would be a plus if you also possess previous experience in:

• Water Testing

• Use of Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS)

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