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Kelly Services Sterility Assurance Manager in Houston, Texas
Kelly Science & Clinical is currently seeking a Sterility Assurance Manager for one of our clients, a biopharma/biotech company in near Southwest Houston.
As a Sterility Assurance Manager you will be responsible for all areas related to environmental monitoring, aseptic processing and microbial control at our client’s Houston GMP manufacturing facility. This individual will lead the effort in establishing and overseeing the environmental monitoring and aseptic processing programs to collect baseline data and set acceptance criteria for initial performance qualification. This role will also be responsible for maintaining the qualification status of operator training, aseptic filling processes and integrity testing.
Essential Responsibilities
Establish environmental sampling maps for defined clean room areas
Scheduling and participating in daily, weekly and monthly monitoring of the cleanroom environment
Manage and training staff on operation of the MODA Environmental Monitoring (EM) data collection system
Baseline sampling and initial performance qualification of the GMP manufacturing facility EM sampling of GMP Cleanroom suite during at-rest and in-operation activities
Scheduling of Water system and clean steam sampling and testing
Prepare and approve trending and technical reports
Establishing alert and action limits based on statistical analysis of environmental data at rest and in operation
Investigating and recommending corrective actions for environmental excursions
Training and developing QC support staff in microbiological techniques and procedures
Training and qualifying Manufacturing staff in aseptic techniques
Maintaining aseptic process validation and operator qualification programs
Support Manufacturing during aseptic processing simulation activities
Support batch and raw material testing including growth promotion, bioburden, and endotoxin testing.
Maintenance of quality systems and cGMP compliance for the business by ensuring that all team members comply with processes, procedures and instructions for all activities in which the team participates.
Other activities as defined by the Director of Quality Control
Education/Skills Required
BA or BS degree, Master’s degree or higher in Microbiology, Biology or related science field
A minimum of 5 years related experience in a GMP environment is required
Previous supervisory experience preferred
Experience using electronic systems (MODA EM) for data collection and technical report writing
Working knowledge of current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP) related to Biologics manufacturing
Good aseptic techniques
Understanding of clean room HVAC operation
In depth understanding of microbiology and statistics
Knowledge of USP and EP endotoxin, bioburden and sterility requirements
Knowledge of Microsoft Office products
Time management skills required for organization of daily and weekly monitoring schedule
Record keeping skills required to ensure accuracy and authenticity of data
Organizational skills required for maintaining proper sample management
Job Details
Direct hire
M-F, day shift
Salary DOE + Full benefits
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Kelly Services is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We welcome, value, and embrace diversity at all levels and are committed to building a team that is inclusive of a variety of backgrounds, communities, perspectives, and abilities. At Kelly, we believe that the more inclusive we are, the better services we can provide. Requests for accommodation related to our application process can be directed to Kelly’s Human Resource Knowledge Center. Kelly complies with the requirements of California’s state and local Fair Chance laws. A conviction does not automatically bar individuals from employment.
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