• Job Description

  Req#: R-221545

  The Opportunity
  

  As our organisation continues to grow, we have this excellent opportunity for a QC Microbiologist to join our established QC Microbiology team based in Broadmeadows site. This position is a full-time ongoing job and might involve shift work outside of normal days and hours.
  

  As the QC Microbiologist, you will perform Microbial Content testing of raw materials, in- process/sFP product, and Water in compliance with quality standards and applicable government regulations to ensure product specifications are met within your QC team. You will ensure that all activities are completed following HSE, cGMP and relevant Regulatory and Quality requirements.

  The Role

  Reporting to Team Leader and working onsite. Key responsibilities will include:

  • Perform Microbiological testing using techniques like Membrane filtration, pour plate, and Spread plate.
  • Perform Environmental Monitoring, including viable and non-viable monitoring.
  • Perform Microbial plate reading and microbial identification.
  • Perform growth promotion testing of media plates and cassettes.
  • Perform result entry/authorisations in Laboratory Information Management System
  • Assist with preparation, review and update of Standard Operation Procedures and Procedures for testing.
  • Assist with validation of procedures for testing and equipment.
  • Perform sterilisation of equipment using Autoclave.
  • Maintain inventory management using SAP.
  • Participate in investigation of out of specification results as required.
  • Ensure equipment and facilities are maintained / prepared in accordance with approved procedures.
  • General laboratory housekeeping and ordering of consumables.
  • Planning and implementations of small projects for compliance and efficiency gains.
  • Use of Microsoft Office applications and internal documentation and Quality systems.

  Skills and Experience

  • Degree in Microbiology or Science with further studies in Microbiology or equivalent.
  • Knowledge or working experience with Microbial content testing and microbial enumeration.
  • Inventory management using SAP.
  • Experience within the pharmaceutical industry.
  • Familiar with the USP/BP/EP compendial requirements.
  • Strong pipetting skills and aseptic techniques.
  • Good knowledge of the TGA (PICs) and FDA requirements.
  • Strong GDP and GLP knowledge.
  • Ability to work independently or with a small team.
  • Ability to communicate effectively, problem solve, investigate historical data & trends and be a critical thinker.
    

  If you’re interested in this excellent opportunity to be part of our Quality Control- Microbiology team, please apply with your updated resume by 22nd December 2023.

  Our Benefits

  We encourage you to make your well-being a priority. It’s important and so are you. Learn more about how we care at CSL.

  About CSL Behring

  CSL Behring is a global leader in developing and delivering high-quality medicines that treat people with rare and serious diseases. Our treatments offer promise for people in more than 100 countries living with conditions in the immunology, hematology, cardiovascular and metabolic, respiratory, and transplant therapeutic areas. Learn more about CSL Behring.

  We want CSL to reflect the world around us

  As a global organisation with employees in 35+ countries, CSL embraces diversity and inclusion. Learn more about Diversity & Inclusion at CSL.

  Do work that matters at CSL Behring!

• About the company

  CSL Plasma operates one of the world’s largest and most sophisticated plasma collection networks, with more than 270 plasma collection centers in the U.S., Europe, and China.

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