Job Description
VACANCY
Sands Active (Pvt) Limited is (a subsidiary of Melwa Group) a BOI approved state of the art pharmaceutical manufacturing company by partnering with the State Pharmaceutical Corporation Sri Lanka with the intention to fulfill local pharmaceutical related demand.
OFFICER - MICROBIOLOGY
Duties and responsibilities
- Conduct environmental monitoring including SP, AS, SM, PM, compressed gases and personal growing qualification in clean rooms environment as per SOP’s.
- Preparation and reconciliation of microbiological media in accordance with SOPs.
- Conducting growth promotion tests for media and culture suspension on regular basis.
- Calibration / verification of pH meter and analytical balance as per the SOP.
- Maintaining the good laboratory practice in the Microbiology Laboratory.
- Performing microbiological tests such as MLT, bioburden and interpreting the results based upon the SOPs.
- Operation of autoclave for sterilization, decontamination and disinfectant preparation with online documentation.
- Sampling and analysis of water samples, in-process, raw materials and finished products.
- Preparation of trend data and reports for water, EM and compressed monitoring results.
- Ensure strict adherence to SOPs and good documentation practices.
- To be involved in validation activities like Water validation, Area qualification, Hold Time study, Autoclave validation, Tunnel validation, DHS validation and Media fill validation.
- Should trained on the following areas: environmental monitoring, sterility, MLT, bioburden / water testing, BET, and disinfectant efficacy, container closure studies, hold time studies, aseptic process simulation, area qualifications and other validation activities etc.
- Assign tasks as delegated by the Head of Microbiology, including coordination and reporting.
Qualifications and Experience
- Degree in Microbiology or equivalent.
- 01-02 years’ experience in a pharmaceutical manufacturing microbiology lab or similar laboratory experience.
- Work experience in a CGMP regulated environment is preferred.
- Ability to work flexi hours, split shift and during weekends and holidays.
An attractive remuneration package inclusive of other fringe benefits and excellent career development opportunities await for the selected candidates.
If you feel that you are the right candidate that we are looking for, please send us your CV to fo@sandsactive.lk including details of two non-related referees to reach us within 07 days of this advertisement.
Manager - HR & Administrations,
Sands Active (Pvt) Limited,
No 51, Pathum Piyasa Road, Croos Watta,
Ekala, Ja-Ela, Sri Lanka.
Email : info@sandsactive.lk
Telephone : +94 11 2247996 / +94 11 2247998