Microbiology Technician

4 days ago


Calgary, Canada Calea Ltd. Full time

**Make a difference. Be the difference.**

Calea is Canada’s leader in the provision of products and services that safely and reliably support community-based infusion therapy, advanced wound care, and the need for general medical supplies.

We are a community partner and licensed Pharmacy, providing expert solutions and support resources to healthcare professionals, hospitals, patients and their caregivers, and home care programs across the country. Calea supports patient care provided by several of Ontario’s largest Local Health Integration Networks’ (LHINs) Home and Community Care services. Our customers also include Regional Health Authorities.

If you are looking to work for a growing, global corporation that is focused on making meaningful improvements in the safety, affordability, and availability of the care medical professionals provide to their patients, then you should consider Calea & Fresenius Kabi Canada. We are an employer that works to build great leaders, teams and businesses. We know our employees are key to everything we accomplish, so we give them the freedom and resources to reach their potential and the opportunity to work with managers who care about their professional development

**We are currently seeking a**contract Microbiology Technician** for approximately 12-months to join our team in Calea Calgary at 7111A 6th Street SE.**

**Schedule**:
**Must be available to work shifts between the hours of 7am-7pm, Monday to Friday, and occasional weekends and overtime as required.**

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- Under the direction of Senior Manager Quality, the Microbiology Technician is responsible to perform rapid sterility testing of finished TPN (Total Parenteral Nutrition) product batches using ScanRDI system and equipment. Responsibilities include planning, setting up and testing samples as per approved procedures and methods, perform OOS investigations and identify appropriate actions to address gaps, perform environmental sampling/monitoring, assisting with daily maintenance of the laboratory and lab equipment and perform other related tasks

**PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES**
- Perform sterility testing of finished product samples as per approved procedures and methods, and complete all related documentation for product release
- Perform environmental monitoring and aseptic processing of the samples. Support CAPA process, training, calibration and preventative maintenance, documentation, validation and change control program.
- Perform quality investigations, investigate non-conforming test results for product impact, root cause analysis, evaluate results to provide conclusions and determine appropriate actions.
- Develop SOPs and protocols for microbiology methods, testing process and process validation as required
- Acts as SME on Microbiology and training of personnel on Microbiology methods and process
- Participate in self-inspections; verification of aseptic processing, product storage, testing and release to minimize quality risk.
- Assist in data trending and analysis, maintenance and improvement of quality KPIs. Maintain KPI Database, and associated Records and Reports.
- Participate in continuous improvement initiatives and facilitate process improvements, make recommendations as required.
- Performs any other duties as assigned.

**QUALIFICATIONS**
- Bachelor’s Degree in Microbiology or related field and 1-2 years microbiology laboratory experience
- Experience in Sterile Compounding environment and aseptic technique is an asset
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office tools and computer experience is preferred
- Working knowledge of Quality Control procedures and Aseptic processing principles, Quality Risk Management and Root Cause Analysis

**SKILLS**
- Excellent communication skills (written and verbal)
- Excellent customer service skills and the ability to collaborate with all levels both inside and outside the organization
- Microbiology background and aseptic processing experience
- Gram Stain/ID knowledge and identifying microbes and bioburden experience
- Strong computer skills in MS Office Excel database management/development
- Self-motivated and able to work with mínimal supervision
- Strong attention to detail with the ability to multi-task and handle fluctuating workloads
- Excellent organizational and problem-solving skills

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Calea is responsible for ensuring we can provide critical and lifesaving medical products and services to vulnerable members of our communities. We are committed to fostering a caring culture, a safe environment, and a healthy workplace for all employees. Everyone must follow safe work practices and comply with our health and safety policies._**

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The company is committed to meeting the accessibility needs of people with disabilities. Calea is dedicated to breaking down barriers to accessibility, preventing new barriers from arising and to meet the accessibility requirements prescribed by the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA)._**

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