Job Title: QC Sterility AnalystJob DescriptionAssist with the development of sterility assurance principles at the site in the areas of aseptic processing and contamination control. Support the site's compliance with global microbial control standards/procedures on environmental monitoring, critical utilities, contamination control strategy, clean-room management, microbiological methods and validations, sterilization and aseptic processing controls, disinfectant efficacy studies, and microbial risk assessments. Assist with the design of the contamination control strategy. Assist with the development of microbial contamination/cross-contamination risk assessment (HACCP). Assist with the development of the EMPQ strategy and provide oversight of the EM testing program for regulatory compliance. Perform EM and utility trending reports within deadlines for the 2 sites in PA. Support the APV strategy. Participate in new product introduction teams as the sterility assurance SME to ensure new products/processes are designed with proper microbial controls. Assist with the selection and qualification of laboratory equipment for microbiological testing, including Rapid Microbial Methods (RMMs). Assist with alignment and harmonization regarding global microbiological/aseptic standards, policies, practices, procedures, and compendial/regulatory requirements across sites. Participate in facility design and modification, and cleaning and sanitization programs. Participate as a microbiology SME in inspections. Assist with troubleshooting contamination-related issues occurring in internal and external manufacturing sites. Assist QC in microbiology deviations, LIR, OOS, change controls, and CAPA records. Initiate change controls associated with qualification or program revisions. Regularly communicate with senior levels of management on issues related to contamination control. Assist with continuous improvement and implementing best practices, ensuring understanding/compliance with SA-related regulations and guidance. Perform regular GEMBA-style assessments of the aseptic process on-site to assess compliance of operations, including identification of deficiencies and providing real-time coaching to aseptic staff. Perform routine audits of the manufacturing areas. Author new and revised procedures for the Sterility Assurance department.Hard Skills
Aseptic processing
Contamination control
Environmental monitoring
Microbiological methods and validations
Sterilization
Disinfectant efficacy studies
Microbial risk assessments
EMPQ strategy
EM testing program
Rapid Microbial Methods (RMMs)
Regulatory compliance
Microbiology deviations
Change controls
CAPA records
GEMBA assessments
Auditing
Soft Skills
Communication
Continuous improvement
Real-time coaching
Team participation
Troubleshooting
Procedure authoring
Job TypeThis is a permanent position.Work SiteThis is a fully on-site position in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.Work EnvironmentLab/officeAbout Actalent Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.Diversity, Equity & Inclusion At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through:
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