QC Microbiologist I

Company: B. Braun Medical Inc
Location: Allentown
Posted on: February 1, 2025

Job Description:

B. Braun Medical, Inc.QC Microbiologist IUS-PA-AllentownJob ID: 2024-25083Type: Regular Full-Time# of Openings: 1Category: QualityAllentown Mfg FacilityOverviewAbout 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.--ResponsibilitiesPosition Summary:The Microbiologist I performs/oversees test operations in Sterility Testing, Bacterial Endotoxin Test, and Microbiological Identification for quality acceptance testing. In additional performs analytical trend analysis and data compilation on deviations in the production process and environmental excursions. Responsibilities: Essential Duties------- Plans, coordinates and organizes the overall activities of the Microbiological Laboratory according to internal and external standards in a most cost effective way.----- Direct responsible for the supervision test operation at all time for Sterility Testing, Bacterial Endotoxin Test, Environmental Monitoring, Microbiological Identification Sections and handling of laboratory OOS result.----- Ensures that the necessary microbiological 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.----- Responsible for the preparation and updating of the GMP/ISO/USP procedures in the area of responsibility.----- Participates in projects, task force jointly with production personnel in case the needs arise.----- Prepares trend analysis and data compilation on deviation in the production process when required.----- Participates in internal and external audit.----- Participates in the Global Microbiology Task Team, whenever required.----- Responsible in microbiological release of medical devices or Pharma products and Pharma incoming materials.----- Supports microbiological tasks for process validation.----- 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. Frequent contact with external contractors/vendors.#ID#LI#MSL--Target Based Range$61,150- $76,438QualificationsExpertise: Qualifications -Education/Experience/Training/Etc--Required:Bachelor's degree required.04-06 years related experience required.Applicable industry/professional certification preferred.Regular and predictable attendanceSecrecy and invention agreement and non-compete agreement, Ability to work non-standard schedule as needed--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.--Additional Information Responsibilities: Other Duties:--The preceding functions have been provided as examples of the types of work performed by employees assigned to this position. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed in this description are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Management reserves the right to add, modify, change or rescind the work assignments of different positions due to reasonable accommodation or other reasons.--Physical Demands:While performing the duties of this job, the employee is expected to:Light work - Exerting up to 20 lbs of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects.Lifting, Carrying, Pushing, Pulling and Reaching:Occasionally:Reaching upward and downward, Push/pull, Stand, Visual Acuity with or without corrective lensesFrequently:SitConstantly:N/AActivities:Occasionally:Push/pull, Reaching upward and downward, Seeing - depth perception, color vision, field of vision/peripheral, Standing, WalkingFrequently:Finger feeling, Hearing - ordinary, fine distinction, loud (hearing protection required), Sitting , Talking - ordinary, loud/quickConstantly:N/AEnvironmental Conditions:Occasionally:Proximity to moving parts, Exposure to toxic or caustic chemicals (in most areas) Frequently:N/AConstantly:N/A Work Environment:--The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Noise Intensity:ModerateOccasionally:N/AFrequently:N/AConstantly:Office environment, Production/manufacturing environment, Lab environment--What We OfferB. 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.
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Through its "Sharing Expertise--" initiative, B. Braun promotes best practices for continuous improvement of healthcare products and services.
--NoticesEqual Opportunity Employer Veterans/Disabled--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.Compensation details: 76438 Yearly SalaryPIa95d7fa2c2d4-25660-36036812

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