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This technical role is responsible for developing and implementing the site’s sterility assurance programs and contamination control strategies, providing technical guidance and expertise in environmental monitoring, contamination control, aseptic process simulations, gowning/aseptic techniques, and cleaning/sanitization strategies, including disinfectant efficacy. The position offers technical leadership for the parenteral process team and mentorship within the TSMS team, engaging in both site-specific and external activities to establish robust contamination control strategies. The role involves oversight of sterility assurance programs at the manufacturing floor level, authoring and executing performance qualifications, analyzing microbial and manufacturing data, supporting root cause investigations, and participating in audits. The Sterility Assurance Scientist will work cross-functionally to implement objectives and deliver on business and quality goals. Flexibility is required to support production schedules, including occasional extended hours, off-hour work, and travel for training and implementation. The position may require repetitive motion, standing or walking for long periods, and working in cleanroom environments with appropriate PPE.
Job Responsibility:
Develop and implement sterility assurance programs and contamination control strategies for the site
Provide technical guidance and oversight for environmental monitoring, aseptic process simulations, gowning/aseptic techniques, and cleaning/sanitization activities, including disinfectant efficacy
Lead or support technical activities related to airflow pattern testing, environmental monitoring performance qualifications (EM PQ), aseptic processing techniques, and facility monitoring
Author, execute, review, and approve technical documents, protocols, and change controls related to sterility assurance programs
Analyze microbial and manufacturing data to identify trends, process discrepancies, and opportunities for continuous improvement
Apply sterility assurance risk management to evaluate manufacturing processes and associated controls for potential microbial, endotoxin, and particulate contamination
Lead or support root cause investigations and corrective actions for sterility assurance issues
Participate in and provide technical support during internal and external audits
Mentor team members and collaborate with cross-functional teams to achieve business and quality objectives
Support the development and maintenance of cleanroom gowning and aseptic technique strategies/programs
Assist with identifying facility environmental isolates and maintaining environmental isolated cultures
Author and oversee execution of APS protocols, evaluate APS data, and ensure regulatory requirements and global quality standards are met for each manufacturing line/process
Adapt to changing project and production schedules, including occasional extended or off-hour work and travel as needed
Perform tasks that may require repetitive motion, standing or walking for long periods, and wearing appropriate PPE and cleanroom attire
Requirements:
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Microbiology, Biology, Biochemistry, Biochemical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or related scientific discipline
Demonstrated understanding and experience with scientific principles for manufacturing parenteral drug products under cGMP conditions, including operations, microbiology, environmental monitoring, sterility assurance, validation, technical services, and/or quality assurance
2+ years (Senior) or 5+ years (Principal) pharmaceutical manufacturing experience in microbiology, sterility assurance, TSMS, or related departments
Technical expertise in environmental monitoring, contamination control, aseptic process simulations, gowning/aseptic techniques, cleaning/sanitization strategies, and disinfectant efficacy
Knowledge of microbiological media, enumeration techniques, and microorganism isolation and identification (Principal level)
Strong interpersonal, organizational, oral, and written communication skills for cross-functional teamwork and technical documentation
Experience with data analysis, trending, and root cause investigations related to sterility assurance programs
Ability to wear appropriate PPE and gown into cleanroom attire as required for manufacturing or laboratory environments
Flexibility to support varying production schedules, including occasional extended or off-hour work and travel for training and implementation
Ability to perform tasks requiring repetitive motion, standing or walking for long periods
Strong self-management skills and ability to work independently and collaboratively within cross-functional teams
What we offer:
Competitive medical, dental, vision, Health Savings Account, Dependent Care FSA, and supplemental coverage with plans that can fit each employee’s needs
401k plan that includes a company match and is fully vested after you become eligible
Paid time off, sick time, and paid company holidays
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) that provides services like virtual counseling, financial services, legal services, life coaching, etc.