Senior Specialist, Microbiology

Job Description

Job Title: Senior Specialist, Microbiology Location: Vadodara Job Model: Office Role Purpose Of The Position Purpose of this position to maintain and continually improve the quality of products, processes & quality systems to provide right quality and services to the customers. Supports the implementation and execution of the quality, food safety, cleaning, and sanitation management systems within DSM-F HNC Premix Ensure the smooth operation of the Microbiology instruments for daily sample analysis Responsible for the calibration and preventive maintenance of the microbiology instrument and equipment as well as coordinating with the supplier/vendor of the equipment in case of breakdown and Preventive maintenance. Maintains the master equipment list and ensures that the performance verification methodologies conform to some recognized standards and the equipment is operating under validated specifications. Ensure that the units are operating according to specifications, Ensure that appropriate inventory of consumables are maintained for lab operations. Responsible for test method development and transfer, qualification of test methods and new laboratory instruments according to Pharmacopeia/In house/ ISO methods and Customer requirement any failure investigation of test method/procedure of Instrument. Assists the QA/QC Manager in maintaining the QMS microbiology and FSSC 22000 system implemented in the plant. This includes reviewing and improving on the existing process, procedures and instructions. Ensure that lab operations are carried out as per good laboratory practice (GLP). Key Responsibilities Ensure the smooth running of the Microbiology laboratory RM, PM and FG analysis are done as per their specification. Culture Maintenance. Environmental Monitoring. In-charge of the calibration and Preventive Maintenance of instruments and equipment to ensure good quality of Microbiology results. Preparation and updating SOP regarding microbiology standard methods. Source and recommend new test instrument when required and carry out qualification (IQ, OQ & PQ) of the instrument with the vendor so as to put it to use for routine testing in shortest time possible. Maintain technical data, generate reports and findings. Write relevant instrumental or procedural SOPs for the work operations. Assist the QA Manager to review and improve Microbiology procedures and instructions related to the ISO QMS and FSSC 22000 standards/LOP/SOP. Calibration and validation of Microbiology equipment. Risk assessment Microbiology Ensure that plant EMP programme is thoroughly implemented. Ensure Plant Environmental contamination incidents are investigated thoroughly and support to improve overall hygiene standards. Ensure that DSM cleaning and sanitation standards are adhered across the site. Support region for Hygiene related investigations and serve as a key resource. Conduct shop floor Gemba walks and suggest areas for improvement for hygiene/ sanitation. Actively involve in cleaning validations and verifications. Look for opportunities of cost savings in sanitation practices. Responsible for actively participating in Change management (MOC) risk assessment related to Hygiene/ sanitation. Conduct regular trainings to shop floor team on cleaning and sanitation standards. Escalate Food safety risk indicators if any from time to time to the senior management and prevent food safety risks. Keep himself/herself abreast of latest hygiene/sanitation standards and implement best in class standards. Conducts staff training of site cleaning and sanitization procedures. Oversees & monitors housekeeping and cleaning programs. Performs daily audits of manufacturing and production to identify micro risk areas, clean design defects, and proper adherence and execution of C&S procedures. Oversees teardown and re-assembly process from a hygienic perspective. Participates in company continuous improvement initiatives by seeking out improved ways to clean and sanitize more efficiently & effectively. Coordinates with other operational units to maintain compliance and perform. Communicates with all sites in the region and globally to ensure consistency and sharing of best practices. Show more Show less