QC Microbiology Analyst

The Opportunity

Established over a century ago, CSL comprises businesses with long standing, specialised expertise delivering a healthier today and a better tomorrow for patients and people everywhere. CSL Behring is a global biotech leader with a broad range of biotherapies for rare and serious diseases including bleeding disorders and immunodeficiencies.

We are looking for an Analyst to join CSL Behring Quality Control (QC) Microbiology team at Broadmeadows site (Australia). This is a full-time ongoing job and might involve shift work outside of normal days and hours.

Reporting to the QC Team Leader, you will be responsible for ensuring that all Microbiology testing is efficiently and safely carried out in accordance with approved test procedures, Standard Operating Procedures, and the Code of Good Manufacturing Practice.

The Role

• Manage timelines to ensure testing and activities are completed in a timely manner.
• Performing routine Microbiological testing and sterility testing.
• Perform Microbiological testing using techniques like Membrane filtration, pour plate, and Spread plate.
• Perform Environmental Monitoring, including viable and non-viable monitoring.
• Perform Microbial plate reading and microbial identification.
• Perform growth promotion testing of media plates and cassettes.
• Perform result entry/authorisations in Laboratory Information Management System
• Assist with preparation, review and update of Standard Operation Procedures and Procedures for testing.
• Assist with validation of procedures for testing and equipment.
• Perform sterilisation of equipment using Autoclave.
• Maintain inventory management using SAP.
• Participate in investigation of out of specification results as required.
• Ensure equipment and facilities are maintained / prepared in accordance with approved procedures.
• General laboratory housekeeping and ordering of consumables.
• Planning and implementations of small projects for compliance and efficiency gains.

Your skills and experience

• Bachelor's degree in microbiology or in a relevant scientific discipline (Biology, Biochemistry etc.).
• 3+ years of experience in the pharmaceutical, biotechnology or related industry with notable exposure to GMP or in a regulated quality environment.
• Background in Pharmaceutical will be extremely valued.
• Experience in Sterility and/or Bioburden testing.
• Embrace teamwork and collaborate well with others.
• Use of Microsoft Office applications and internal documentation and Quality systems.

How to Apply

Please submit your application including your CV by 15 May 2024.

We encourage you to make your well-being a priority. It’s important and so are you. 

CSL Behring is a global leader in developing and delivering high-quality medicines that treat people with rare and serious diseases. Our treatments offer promise for people in more than 100 countries living with conditions in the immunology, hematology, cardiovascular and metabolic, respiratory, and transplant therapeutic areas. 

As a global organisation with employees in 35+ countries, CSL embraces diversity and inclusion.