GE HealthCare is Hiring QC Microbiologist | Apply Now
A GE HealthCare QC Microbiologist 1 opportunity is available at the company’s Arlington Heights, Illinois site. This role is ideal for candidates with a Bachelor’s degree in Microbiology or a related science, offering a Monday to Friday schedule from 6:00 AM to 2:30 PM.
- Position: QC Microbiologist 1
- Location: Arlington Heights, Illinois
About GE HealthCare
GE HealthCare is a leading global medical technology and digital solutions innovator. The company is dedicated to providing healthcare professionals with the tools they need to deliver high-quality patient care. With a strong focus on improving patient outcomes, GE HealthCare operates in various sectors, including imaging, monitoring, biomanufacturing, and more, serving customers worldwide.
GE HealthCare QC Microbiologist Job Description
The QC Microbiologist will be responsible for performing in-process and release microbiological testing of injectable pharmaceutical finished products. The role includes environmental monitoring and maintenance of controlled areas, testing of raw materials, growth promotion testing, microbial identification, and analysis of results. Additionally, the microbiologist will participate in procedure reviews to ensure compliance with industry standards.
Eligibility Criteria
- Bachelor’s degree in Microbiology or a related science.
Key Responsibilities
- Perform required bioburden, sterility and bacterial endotoxin testing on final products and raw materials utilizing specialized equipment
- Work aseptically in sterile manufacturing and testing ISO classified cleanrooms
- Perform viable and non-viable environmental monitoring
- Operate non-viable particle counter/facility monitoring systems
- Monitor sterility and environmental media for microbiological growth and perform incoming growth promotion testing
- Participate in validation projects requiring microbiology support
- Perform required procedures to initiate isolate identification from environmental samples and sterility tests
- Perform computer data entry with programs such as Microsoft Excel and MODA
- Maintain accurate records of environmental data and finished product/raw material testing
- Perform sample collection and testing of the Reverse Osmosis system that feeds the production autoclaves; operate a Total Organic Carbon analyzer
- Prepare supplies for sterilization (autoclave) and depyrogenation (dry heat oven)
- Perform requalification testing for gown and aseptic qualified operators
- Evaluate documentation and GMPs as they relate to microbiological issues
- Contribute to process improvement through Lean, 5S and six sigma tools
- Understand maintenance and use of biological indicators
- Create/perform unscheduled work orders and preventative maintenance records for laboratory upkeep.
This GE HealthCare QC Microbiologist opportunity is an excellent fit for qualified candidates looking to advance their careers in microbiology within the pharmaceutical industry. Interested individuals are encouraged to apply before the deadline to seize this chance to contribute to impactful healthcare solutions.
