Qcat Lead Scientist, Microbiology

The Quality Control (QC) function at CSL Behring is currently recruiting for a QC Analytical Technology (QCAT) Lead Scientist, Microbiology to join our dynamic global team based at our Kankakee site.

Taking a leadership role within the team, as the QCAT Lead Scientist, Microbiology you provide technical expertise and are flexible to adapt in a volatile environment. The main focus of your role is to independently manage global projects and ensure that site validation activities are aligned with regulatory requirements and company CLS policies.

You take project responsibility for QCAT deliverables including design and execution of studies, method validations and documentation necessary to meet the established milestones. You are able to assess changes and decide which actions are required thereofore.

**The role**:
Reporting to the Head of QCAT Microbiology, your responsibilities will include:

- Provide independent design, verification, review and/or approval of data and reports generated within QCAT.
- Leverage extensive scientific and technical knowledge to ensure that studies and activities performed by QCAT are conducted aligned with current best practices and meet quality requirements.
- Manage and develop complex projects, including estimated cost, time and resources for the identified work activities that may be require global project coordination.
- Assess projects and changes and decide on required actions.
- Plan and execute in a timely manner validation activities of microbiological methods including sterility testing, bioburden enumeration, microbial identification, and disinfectant efficacy studies.
- Author and/or review and/or approve study protocols and reports.
- Closely collaborates with QC Microbiology Department and supports the implementation of new methodologies/technologies to routine use. Represents QCAT on cross-functional teams.
- Prepare, update, or review standard operating procedures, test procedures, protocols, and associated documentation in the performance of QCAT studies and investigations.
- Responsible for ensuring that all activities performed and led are undertaken in compliance with associated SOPs, procedures, test plans and protocols as appropriate.
- Follow CSL documentation and data integrity requirements associated with generation, review, and reporting of cGMP activities.
- Comply with requirements from CSL Behring’s Safety Program, including Health and Safety mandates, local site-specific regulations, and requirements.

**Education**:

- Bachelor’s degree in a relevant scientific discipline (Biology, Microbiology, Chemistry); Relevant post-graduate qualification (Masters or Doctoral degree) is preferred or equivalent including extensive industry experience (15+ years).

**Qualifications**:

- 5+ years' experience in microbiological and biological, chemical, or biochemical analytics in a pharmaceutical/medicinal GMP environment
- Extensive Experience of microbiological test methods, method validation.
- Extensive experience in all aspects of analytical method lifecycle management
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Evidenced external network; seen as an industry expert through publications, speaking engagements or industry consortiums.
- Extensive technical and scientific knowledge and experience in multiple core analytical methodologies.
- Proficiency in microbiological testing methods and troubleshooting experience is preferred.
- Experience in project management and matrix leadership.
- Experience in training and coaching of colleagues.
- Demonstrated confidence in interacting with and influencing senior management.

CSL Behring is committed to provide equal employment opportunity for all.

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