Microbiology Analyst

Company Overview Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Inc., USA is a subsidiary of Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Ltd., a leading player in the discovery of new molecules – both New Chemical Entities (NCE's) and New Biological Entities (NBEs'), with eight molecules in various stages of clinical development. Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Inc., USA is a fast growing and robust US generics business, with plans to move into the innovative market as well.

The USA subsidiary also markets APIs to regulated and semi-regulated countries. Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Ltd. employs over 16,000 people in more than 60 countries, including twelve manufacturing facilities, five R&D centers, and front-ends in the US, EU, India, and Brazil. Currently, Glenmark is in a phase of immense growth both in the U.S. and abroad, and is well-positioned to successfully emerge as a leading integrated research–based pharmaceutical company.

Position Overview Working Hours for this position will be . Training will be completed during day shift  Monday-Friday). Once training has been completed personnel will be released to the later shift, shift passdowns sent to management will be utilized. The QC Microbiology Analyst I is responsible for performing routine microbiological sampling, testing and environmental monitoring in support of pharmaceutical manufacturing operations.

This entry-level position plays a critical role in ensuring products meet regulatory and company quality standards by detecting and identifying microbial contaminants., to ensure manufactured products are appropriately measured and monitored according to Glenmark Monroe quality system requirements and regulatory guidelines (e.g., FDA 21 CFR, USP, EU Annex-1). This position is in a fast-paced, FDA regulated environment in the Pharmaceutical Industry.

QC Microbiology Analyst I is a key position with expected knowledge and comprehension of basic microbiology concepts and manufacturing practices. They are responsible for ensuring microbiological and EM sampling/testing is performed in compliance with procedures and GDP requirements. This position requires a 100% on site presence. Job Responsibilities

• Models the principles and behaviors of Glenmark and ensures personnel follow the company code of conduct.
• Participate in projects, assignments, and complete presentations within timelines and budgets.
• Communicate progress, status, and roadblocks as required.
• Ability to perform routine sampling of utilities and EM monitoring.
• Train on routine testing of samples submitted to the laboratory.
• Participates in cleaning, inventory, and maintenance tasks in the lab.
• Accountable for inventory of QC department laboratory supplies.
• Ensures laboratory equipment is in compliance with procedures and GLP requirements prior to use.
• Troubleshoots laboratory issues related to all instrumentation. Recommends potential corrective and/or preventive actions and implements these actions within the laboratory.
• Performs GMP review of test data to ensure that test results meet all specifications.
• Train and perform on sampling of utilities.
• Train on microbial testing of routine microbiology samples of water systems (e.g., bioburden, endotoxin,).
• Conduct environmental monitoring of clean rooms and controlled areas (viable and non-viable particulates, surface sampling, personnel monitoring).
• Prepare and maintain microbial cultures and media in accordance with laboratory procedures.
• Train on media qualifications, and microbial identifications.
• Maintain current knowledge of regulatory and industry standards, trends and advancements.
• Responsible for ensuring compliance to systems and procedures in the EM/Microbiology laboratory and cleanroom areas. And prepare the lab for internal and external audits.
• Support Continuous…