Microbiology Senior Analyst

Job title: Microbiology Senior Analyst

Location: Cairo Site

JOB PURPOSE:

• This position is responsible to execute daily the approved method of analysis for: Routine, Stability, & Validation testing for Cephalosporins materials & products of both chemical and microbiological procedures.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

• Performs all necessary approved testing procedures of microbiological procedures for materials & products, issues certificates of analysis required and to ensure that all obtained results are within the specified approved limit, using valid method of analysis.  

• Supervises sampling procedures and analysis for specified products & materials and ensures that all necessary testing is carried out following approved written instructions (each batch) of the assigned products.

• Immediate reporting of out of specification test results or batch deviation reports whenever needed to the lab head and the Q.C manager.

• Performs daily/weekly/monthly the environmental monitoring of sterile and non-sterile areas. (Water, air, personnel etc.).

• Performs sterility, particulate and LAL tests for sterile products. (Each Batch).

• Identification of microorganisms.

• Performs Environmental monitoring for production areas regarding both viable and non-viable parameters.

• Performs testing of insoluble particulate matter in Injectable Products.

• Participates and executes process validation periodically of sterile filling area, as stated in the approved local validation protocol.

• Release of S.F. products.

• Perform Stability testing.

• Utilizes, calibrates, maintains the QC equipment in the micro Lab according to the local SOP.

• Prepares relevant SOPs and follows up the update according to requirements.

• Makes sure that all activities carried on are complying with safety measurements.

• Updates methods of analysis.

• Download data loggers on weekly basis.

• Performs other related duties as assigned.

HSE Responsibilities:

• Follow the approved HSE policy and requirements.

• Following the statutory legislation concerning Health, Safety and environmental law.

• Hydrocarbons/ hazardous substance & waste segregation in accordance with approved waste management system.

HSE Responsibilities in case joining HSE Excellence team:

• Facilitate and guide the employees to implement the HSE & En. Policies.

• Implement all applicable standards and guides of Sanofi-Aventis in his/her area.

• Ensure from complying with all legal and Sanofi-Aventis requirements.

• Lead his/her team to implement the HSE & EnMS PASS.

• Train his/her team on HSE & EnMS procedures, SOP’s and MSDS.

• Report any accidents/incidents in his/her area to the HSE department.

• Lead his/her team for investigate accidents/incidents to define the root cause.

• Support the area manager for takes the corrective and preventive actions to eliminate reoccurrence of any Environmental or Energy nonconformance.

• Support the area manager for takes the corrective and preventive actions to eliminate reoccurrence of any accident/incident.

• Sharing for HSE / EnMS inspection program, take the corrective actions for any violations in his/her area.

• Lead the team of his/her area for doing full risk assessment and Environmental aspects studies.

• Define and control the required PPE’s for his/her area.

• Define the list of CMR and it’s operational control for Quality labs.

• Control the first aid kits in his/her area.

• Leading his/her team for control the significant hazards /aspects and Energy use.

Others:

• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Respect of company’s values, code of ethics and social charter.

• Respect of personal data protection charter.

• Responsible for applying the HSE related requirements for the company in all related working procedures.

• Utilizes, calibrates, maintains the QC equipment in the Chemical Lab according to the  local SOP.

• Prepares relevant SOPs and follows up the update according to requirements.

• Performs other related duties as assigned.

• Makes sure that all activities carried on are complying with safety measurements.

• Updates methods of analysis.

JOB-HOLDER’s ENTRY REQUIREMENTS:

Education:

Bachelor's degree in pharmacy, or Science

Related Experience: 5 - 7 years' experience in related positions, preferably in multinational company.

Special Knowledge/Skills:

• command of English Language

• Good computer skills

• Familiar with new instrumental analysis techniques

Play To Win Behaviors:

• Stretch to go beyond the level we have operated at up until now.

• Take actions instead of waiting to be told what to do.

• Act in the interest of our patients and customers.

• Put the interests of the organization ahead of my own or those of our team.

• Act for Change, Strive for results, Cooperate Transversally, Commit to Customer.

• Think Strategically, Lead Teams, Develop People, Make Decisions.

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