CAPS QC Coordinator-Microbiology

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Job description

Central Admixture Pharmacy Services, Inc.

CAPS QC Coordinator-Microbiology

US-PA-Allentown

Job ID: 2
Type: Regular Full-Time
# of Openings: 2
Category: Quality
CAPS Lehigh Valley

Overview

CAPS , the nation's largest network of outsourcing admixture pharmacies, has been delivering high-quality, same-day, admixture services and solutions to hospitals and outpatient facilities for more than 28 years. Along with the nations largest 503A sterile injectable outsourcing network, CAPS offers industry-leading batch compounding on a national scale through three 503B registered outsourcing facilities. With experience, capacity, and a passion for safety, CAPS is your 503B solution.
CAPS is part of the B. Braun Group of Companies in the U.S.

Responsibilities

Position Summary:

Ensure site-specific compliance with CAPS Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).

Responsibilities: Essential Duties

• Perform and review the Daily Compliance Verification Checklist, document results, and report to immediate supervisor.
• Perform and/or coordinate completion of:
• Environmental monitoring and documentation e.g. personnel monitoring, air bioburden, surface bioburden, temperatures, and particle counts
• Collect Environmental Monitoring samples as necessary
• New staff training
• Sterility tests, aseptic technique qualifications, and media fill process validations.
• Perform Document review of anticipatory and as appropriate non-sterile to sterile compounding batch records:
• Verify that raw materials meet specification limits
• Verify accuracy of labeling
• Perform final disposition of Batch
• Verify that product test results meet specification limits
• Verify that all documentation is complete
• Document non-compliance and evaluate if further investigation is needed
• Submit samples to the appropriate labs for chemical assay and microbial tests.
• Track vendor equipment calibration and maintenance records and assess for deviations.
• Enter test results or summaries into the pharmacy specific monthly and quarterly Quality Assurance report template.
• Under the direction of supervisor, document results of deviation and complaint investigations, causal analysis, corrective actions and preventive actions
• Support Internal & External audits.
• Maintain quality records (equipment calibration and maintenance, training, deviation and complaint investigation, environmental monitoring, Certificate of Analysis, clean room certification etc.).
• Participate in Director of Pharmacys staff meetings

Expertise: Knowledge & Skills

• Knowledge of pharmacy operations and regulatory guidelines.
• Ability to perform pharmacy calculations.
• Responsibilities: Other Duties
• As assigned by immediate supervisor.

The targeted range for this role takes into account a range of factors that are considered when making compensation and hiring decisions; included but not limited to: skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs. The disclosed range estimate has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled. Compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. The range provided is a reasonable estimate.

Target Based Range

$22.76-$28.45

Qualifications

Expertise: Qualifications - Experience/Training/Education/Etc

Required:

• Bachelors degree required or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Minimum of 2 years experience in a QC/QC department of a pharmaceutical or Allied Health Science.

Desired:

• Minimum of 2 years experience in pharmacy preparation.
• Pharmacy Technician Certification.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to use hands to handle or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds.

Additional Information

Responsibilities: Other Duties:

The preceding functions have been provided as examples of the types of work performed by employees assigned to this position. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed in this description are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Management reserves the right to add, modify, change or rescind the work assignments of different positions due to reasonable accommodation or other reasons.

Physical Demands:

• Some travel may be required.
• Ability to stand and/or sit for long periods of time.
• Ability to reach, grasps, stoop, pull and perform repetitive motion procedures.
• Ability to lift up to 20 lbs.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Work Environment:

• Indoors, cleanroom, working environment limited to a small area, wearing protective cleanroom attire, tolerating controlled temperatures and loud noise.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate .

What We Offer

B. Braun offers an excellent benefits package, which includes healthcare, a 401(k) plan, and tuition reimbursement. To learn more about B. Braun and our safety healthcare products or view a listing of our employment opportunities, please visit us on the internet at . Through its Sharing Expertise initiative, B. Braun promotes best practices for continuous improvement of healthcare products and services.

Notices

Equal Opportunity Employer Veterans/Disabled

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, or other legally protected status.

Compensation details: 28.45 Hourly Wage

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