Qc Analyst

Conducting different microbiological tests such as non-sterile testing for raw materials and finished goods, sterility testing and bacterial endotoxins testing.
- Execute and review QC testing for in-house prepared nutrient media.
- Execute and review results for different tests including environmental monitoring, sterile & non-sterile testing.
- Execute gram staining and identification for recovered isolates.
- Execute and review environmental monitoring trend results based on required frequency.
- Participate in establishment of microbiological environmental monitoring sampling program for different manufacturing areas.
- Participate in cleaning validation program in different manufacturing areas.
- Participate in qualification activities for utilities and water systems.
- Participate in clean room qualification activities in different manufacturing areas.
- Participate in requalification activities for incubators, autoclaves & depyrogenation equipment.
- Participate in qualification activities for personnel such as gowning qualification for filling personnel in sterile manufacturing area.
- Participate in qualification activities for microbiology personnel.
- Participate in process simulation activities in aseptic manufacturing area.
- Participate in investigations in environmental monitoring deviations, non-complying results for finished products or starting materials.
- Participate in microbiological validation activities such as method suitability for MET and disinfectant efficacy studies.
- Ensure sustainability of lean lab principles, DI & HSE requisites.

**Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion**:

- Novartis is committed to building an outstanding, inclusive work environment and diverse teams representative of the patients and communities we serve._

**Minimum requirements**
- Pharmacy background.
- 3-4 years of experience in similar microbiology labs supporting sterile manufacturing.
- TQM or basic six sigma is preferred

**Division**
- Novartis Technical Operations**Business Unit**
- NTO QUALITY**Country**
- Egypt**Work Location**
- Cairo**Company/Legal Entity**
- NOV PHARMA EGY**Functional Area**
- Quality**Job Type**
- Full Time**Employment Type**
- Regular**Shift Work**
- No**Early Talent**
- Yes