Quality Control Microbiologist
Hazelwood, MO 
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Posted 10 days ago
Job Description
Quality Control Microbiologist

Location: Hazelwood, MO, United States
Position Type: Unfixed Term
Job Function: Quality

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A family-owned company, bioMerieux has grown to become a world leader in the field of in vitro diagnostics. For almost 60 years and across the world, we have imagined and developed innovative diagnostics solutions to improve public health. Today, our teams are spread across 44 countries and serve 160 countries with the support of a large distribution network. This includes our SLC site, formerly known as BioFire Diagnostics.

Description

  1. Complete initial data review of lot performance for finished good lots
  2. Responsible for assigned lot updates, including database entries
  3. Complete initial review of investigation use only (IUOs) and adhesive kit match (AKM) lots
  4. Performance testing per procedure and schedule (as needed)
  5. Troubleshoot performance testing issues with assistance from management. Perform failure analysis to determine preliminary cause of problem (as needed)
  6. Initiates Nonconformance reports (NCs) and QC Investigations (QCIs) as needed
  7. Investigates QC Investigations (QCIs) as needed
  8. Follow lot through all testing and move lot to data verification following cycle time requirements - including lot partner's lots
  9. Setup AKM lots per procedure
  10. Supports organism subculturing
  11. Supports Environmental Monitoring
  12. Takes ownership of a product line for shelf life testing and see through to completion
  13. Supports Continuous Improvement within team (Lean, 5S, GEMBA)
  14. Support product and process improvement, and engages in special projects as needed in QC and other areas

15. Ensures quality records are accurately completed and maintained

Requires a 4-year degree in biology or related field. Work experience will not be accepted in lieu of degree.

  • Must have a minimum 3 years microbiology lab experience; or VITEK 2 operational experience.
  • Requires strong computer skills including Microsoft Office Package (Excel, Word, etc.).
  • Must have a working knowledge of antibiotic / microorganism interactions and GMP compliance.
  • Must be able to demonstrate flexibility in responding to unexpected demands. Must also be able to work in team environment, building effective working relationships

Please be aware that recruitment related scams are on the rise. Fraudulent job postings are being placed on other websites, and individuals posing as bioMerieux Talent Acquisition team members are reaching out via email or text message in an attempt to collect your personal and confidential information. In some cases, these scammers are also conducting bogus interviews prior to extending fraudulent offers of employment. Beware of individuals reaching out using general phone numbers and non-bioMerieux email domains (i.e. Hotmail.com, Gmail.com, Yahoo.com, etc.). If you are concerned that an interview experience or offer of employment might be a scam, please make sure you are searching for the posting on our careers site or contact us at .

BioMerieux Inc. and its affiliates are Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information. Please be advised that the receipt of satisfactory responses to reference requests and the provision of satisfactory proof of an applicant's identity and legal authorization to work in the United States are required of all new hires. Any misrepresentation, falsification, or material omission may result in the failure to receive an offer, the retraction of an offer, or if already hired, dismissal. If you are a qualified individual with a disability, you may request a reasonable accommodation in BioMerieux's or its affiliates' application process by contacting us via telephone at (385) 770-1132, by email at , or by dialing 711 for access to Telecommunications Relay Services (TRS).

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Job Summary
Company
Start Date
As soon as possible
Employment Term and Type
Regular, Full Time
Required Education
Bachelor's Degree
Required Experience
4+ years
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