Quality Technician - Microbiology (2nd shift - 3:30pm to 12am) - Phoenix AZ

Advantage Technical is seeking a Quality Technician - Microbiology for our large pharmaceutical client in Phoenix, AZ. This is a 2nd shift position (3:30pm to 12am). This is a great opportunity to gain valuable experience at a fantastic company! Do you have what it takes?

Position Summary:

Ensure and assist with site-specific quality compliance according to our client's (SOPs) & specifications, quality review of documents, label control, assist with release activities and product inspections.

Essential Duties/Responsibilities:

• Perform product inspection for defects, leaks and particulates.
• Perform environmental monitoring of personnel (as needed) and complete documentation.
• Assist in the media fill process validations to include inspection of filled units
• Perform document review of compounding activities such as cleaning records, line clearance forms and inventory sheets:

o Verify that raw materials meet specification

o Verify and account for labeling

o Review temperature and BMS alarms

o Verify that product test results meet specification limits

o Verify that all documentation is complete

o Document non-compliance and work with supervisor/lead if further investigation is needed

• Submit samples to the appropriate lab for particulate identification or microbial analysis.
• Assist with equipment calibration program and maintenance record files.
• Assist with raw material release and movement.
• Under the direction of supervisor/lead, document and initiate quality events for deviation and complaint investigations.
• Support internal & external audits.
• Maintain quality records (equipment calibration and maintenance, training, deviation and complaint investigation, environmental monitoring, Certificate of Analysis, clean room certification etc.).
• Participate in Quality Manager's staff meetings

Expertise: Knowledge & Skills

• Knowledge of pharmacy operations and regulatory guidelines.
• Ability to perform calculations.
• Ability to work within established procedures and practices
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to effectively troubleshoot issues.

Required:

• Minimum of High School Diploma/GED with work experience
• Minimum of 2 years experience in a quality or manufacturing department of a pharmaceutical, Medical Device or Allied Health Science.

Desired:

• Experienced in aseptic operations.
• Experience within a regulated environment
• Associates Degree or higher level degree in Technician technical scientific discipline, Biology, Microbiology, Chemistry or Pharmacy.

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With company roots going back over 30 years, Advantage Technical is an engineering and information technology services company and a national leader in the provision of technical resources today. These services include Staff Augmentation, Direct Placement, Project Resourcing and Outsourcing - delivered from 40 key market locations, by over 3500 specialized contractors, to over 500 clients across North America. Advantage Technical is a Best of Staffing Diamond Award winner for both Clients and Talent. For more information about the industries and services offered by Advantage Technical, please visit .

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