Quality Control Specialist Microbiology
Core
Subject matter expert in microbiology providing scientific guidance, technical leadership, and support across Quality Control and Manufacturing Operations to ensure product quality, patient safety, and regulatory compliance.
Role type
Senior IC Quality Control Specialist (Microbiology)
Builds
Microbiological control strategies, sterilization processes, and compliant laboratory operations for dermatology products
Domain
Pharmaceutical / Biotechnology / Dermatology
Required skills
Microbiology expertise, GMP compliance, deviation investigation, root cause analysis, CAPA management, change control, quality risk management, audit support, validation/qualification, regulatory compliance, scientific communication
Preferred skills
Steam sterilization, VHP, dehydrogenization, Lean/Yellow Belt, mentoring, QC result approval/release
Technologies
GMP, CAPA, QRM, VHP, Steam Sterilization
Responsibilities
Act as microbiology SME providing scientific guidance on sterilization processes; Perform, review, and approve microbiological analyses ensuring GMP compliance; Lead or support deviation investigations, root cause analyses, CAPAs, and change controls; Drive continuous improvement of microbiological laboratory processes; Represent QC Microbiology in audits, inspections, and regulatory activities; Support validation, qualification, and verification of microbiological methods and equipment
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC