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QC Scientist I-Microbiologist

Employer
B. Braun Medical Inc.
Location
Daytona Beach, Florida, US
Salary
Competitive
Closing date
Oct 19, 2021

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Sector
Consultancy/Private Sector
Field
Conservation science
Discipline
Other
Salary Type
Salary
Employment Type
Full time
QC Scientist I-Microbiologist

US-FL-Daytona Beach

Job ID: 2021-19123
Type: Regular Full-Time
# of Openings: 1
Category: Quality
BBraun Daytona Beach

Overview

About B. Braun

B. Braun Medical Inc., a leader in infusion therapy and pain management, develops, manufactures, and markets innovative medical products and services to the healthcare industry. Other key product areas include nutrition, pharmacy admixture and compounding, ostomy and wound care, and dialysis. The company is committed to eliminating preventable treatment errors and enhancing patient, clinician and environmental safety. B. Braun Medical is headquartered in Bethlehem, Pa., and is part of the B. Braun Group of Companies in the U.S., which includes B. Braun Interventional Systems, Aesculap® and CAPS®.

Globally, the B. Braun Group of Companies employs more than 61,000 employees in 64 countries. Guided by its Sharing Expertise® philosophy, B. Braun continuously exchanges knowledge with customers, partners and clinicians to address the critical issues of improving care and lowering costs. To learn more about B. Braun Medical, visit www.BBraunUSA.com.

Responsibilities

Position Summary:

Responsibilities: Essential Duties

* Plans, coordinates and organizes the overall activities of the QC Laboratory according to internal and external standards in a most cost-effective way.
* Manages one or more operations / programs within the duties of general Laboratory Administration
* Ensures that the necessary tests are done according to the test specification, test method and working instruction and to ensure release on time for pharmaceutical products and medical devices.
* Develops instrument and other test methods. Serves as author for qualification protocols and reports.
* Responsible for the preparation and updating of the GMP/ISO procedures in the area of responsibility.
* Participates in projects, task force jointly with production personnel in case the needs arise.
* Performs data compilation, review and performs trend analysis on production processes and possible deviations when required.
* Authors and investigates discrepancies and other nonconformances.
* Participates in internal and external audit.
* Responsible in release of medical devices or Pharma products and Pharma incoming materials.
* Supports lab related tasks for process validation.
* Provides support for projects by attending and participating in team meetings.
* Trains and proactively develops the education standard of the responsible persons.

The job function listed is not exhaustive and shall also include any responsibilities as assigned by the Supervisor from time to time.

General:

It shall be the duty of every employee while at work to take reasonable care for safety and health of himself/herself and other persons.

Expertise: Knowledge & Skills

* Requires full working knowledge of relevant business practices and procedures in professional field.
* Uses standard theories, principles and concepts and integrates them to propose a course of action.
* Work under minimal supervision. Relies on experience and judgement to plan and accomplish assigned goals.
* May periodically assist in orienting, training, and/or reviewing the work of peers.
* Judgement is required in resolving all day-to-day problems.
* Contacts are primarily with department supervisors, leads, subordinates, and peers.
* Occasional contact with external contractors/vendors.

Preferred Qualifications:

* Bachelor's degree in Microbiology, Biology or related field of scientific field of study, with at least 6 years practical experience.
* Experience from pharmaceutical, medical device, cosmetic or other FDA-regulated industries.
* Knowledge of microbial taxonomy and significance.
* Experience with aseptic gowning, environmental monitoring, sterility testing and bacterial endotoxin testing.
* Capacity to review and analyze data, and author reports.
* Capacity to perform validation of methods and equipment, authoring protocols and reports.
* Excellent written communication skills in order to author SOP's, Work Instructions, policies, forms and other documents.

Qualifications

Expertise: Qualifications -Education/Experience/Training/Etc

Required:

* Bachelor's degree required.
* 06-08 years related experience required.
* Applicable industry/professional certification preferred.
* Regular and predictable attendance
* Occasional business travel required, Secrecy and invention agreement and non-compete agreement

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to use hands to handle or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds.

B. Braun offers an excellent benefits package, which includes healthcare, a 401(k) plan, and tuition reimbursement. To learn more about B. Braun and our safety healthcare products or view a listing of our employment opportunities, please visit us on the internet at www.bbraunusa.com.

Through its "Sharing Expertise®" initiative, B. Braun promotes best practices for continuous improvement of healthcare products and services.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, or other legally protected status.

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