AGC Biologics

End-to-end biopharma CDMO for gene therapies

QC Microbiology Technician

Regulatory & Quality (Life Sciences)Posted on Nov 13

Full-timeBresso, Metropolitan City of Milan, Italy€34k - €35kIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

A degree in Biotechnology or a similar field is required.
At least one year of experience in a similar role is required.
Availability to work on weekends when particular needs arise is required.

Responsibilities

Perform environmental monitoring in classified areas and assess trends.
Execute microbiological methods, including sterility testing by filtration, direct inoculation, or automated systems; bioburden assays; bacterial endotoxin testing by kinetic or gel-clot methods; growth promotion testing; microorganism identification; and preparation of microorganism banks.
Execute physicochemical methods, including clarity and opalescence assessment, visible-particle testing, color grading, osmolality, pH, conductivity, and total organic carbon testing.
Manage analytical nonconformities.
Perform microbial identifications.
Support the management of deviations, changes, and out-of-specification results.
Review procedures and methods.
Manage laboratory supplies, reagent expiry checks, solution preparation, and instrument verification.

Attività principali:

Effettuare i monitoraggi ambientali in area classificata e valutarne i trend;
Esecuzione di metodi microbiologici (test sterilità per filtrazione o inoculo diretto o con sistema automatizzato; saggi Bioburden, saggio endotossina batterica (test cinetico o gel clot); Growth promotion test; Identificazione di microorganismi; preparazione di banche di microorganiami);
Esecuzione di metodi Fisico-Chimici (Clarity e grado di opalescenza; visible particles; gradi di colorazione; osmolalità; pH; conduttività; Total organic carbon (TOC));
Gestione non conformità analitiche (NCA);
Effettuare le identificazioni microbiche.
Fornire supporto nella gestione di Deviazioni, Change e OOS;
Revisione di procedure e metodi;
Gestione del laboratorio (approvvigionamento materiali, verifica scadenze reagenti, preparazione soluzioni, verifica strumentazione).

Requisiti:

Laurea in Biotecnologie o similari;
almeno 1 anno di esperienza in ruolo analogo
disponibilità a lavorare nel fine settimana per particolari necessità

salary range: 34000-35000 euro

Who We Are
AGC Biologics is a global Contract Development and Manufacturing Organization with a strong presence in Italy. From our Milan site, we develop and manufacture life‑changing advanced biologics for some of the world’s most innovative pharmaceutical companies. Together with our team members across Europe, the U.S., and Japan, we deliver development and manufacturing of mammalian and microbial-based therapeutic proteins, plasmid DNA (pDNA), messenger RNA (mRNA), viral vectors, and genetically engineered cells therapies. Across our global network, we are united by one mission: To work side by side with our customers in order to improve patients’ lives by bringing new biopharmaceuticals to market. 

About the Company

AGC Biologics

End-to-end biopharma CDMO for gene therapies

AGC Biologics is a global contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO) that develops and manufactures biopharmaceuticals, including therapeutic proteins, plasmid DNA, viral vectors, and cell therapies. It offers end-to-end services from early development through commercial-scale manufacturing, with fast-track options for orphan drugs and rare diseases. The company runs cGMP-compliant facilities across the US, Europe, and Asia, recently expanding with a Longmont, Colorado site focused on cell and gene therapies. Its goal is to help biopharma partners bring new treatments to market efficiently and safely by providing integrated development and manufacturing, supported by its international footprint and project acceleration capabilities.

Company size: 1,001-5,000
Company stage: Acquired
Total funding: $557.7M
Headquarters: Bothell, WA
Founded: 2001

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