Microbiology & Environmental Monitoring Analyst
Quality Control | Regulated Biologics/Pharmaceutical Manufacturing | 1-year contract with opportunity for extension or conversion
About the Role
A growing life sciences company is seeking a Microbiology Analyst to join its Quality Control team. This role will contribute hands-on to environmental monitoring, microbiological testing, and GMP compliance activities supporting a sterile manufacturing environment. This is an excellent opportunity for a self-motivated scientist who thrives in a collaborative, fast-paced setting.
Compensation
Responsibilities
- Execute environmental monitoring programs across facilities and utilities, including viable and non-viable air and gas sampling, surface sampling, water sampling and testing, and personnel monitoring.
- Perform sterility and endotoxin testing on drug product and other compendial microbiological tests as required.
- Perform bioburden and endotoxin testing on incoming raw materials.
- Conduct aerobic and anaerobic plate count readouts, interpret results, and generate associated reports.
- Carry out media growth promotion testing, gram staining, and isolate preparation for organism identification.
- Perform TOC testing of water samples using applicable instrumentation.
- Enter, monitor, and trend data within a LIMS platform; assemble EM reports and provide regular updates on environmental trends to management.
- Support out-of-specification investigations and microbiology-related deviations.
- Maintain laboratory operations in a GMP-compliant state, coordinating with internal and external partners to ensure adequate supplies and properly functioning equipment.
- Collect metrics to support continuous improvement initiatives within areas of responsibility.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Microbiology or a related life sciences field; Microbiology preferred.
- Minimum 2 years of experience in a QC Microbiology laboratory within a regulated environment; equivalent combinations of education and experience will be considered.
- Experience with microbiological techniques including air monitoring, water testing, and surface sampling.
- Familiarity with GMP, SOPs, and quality control processes.
- Experience with sterile gowning, aseptic technique, and cleanroom operations a plus.
- Experience with LIMS platforms (e.g. MODA) and TOC instrumentation (e.g. Sievers M9s) a plus.
- Proficient in MS Office Suite.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills; ability to collaborate effectively across QC and Manufacturing teams.
- Ability to prioritize and manage workload independently in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
- Must be authorized to work in the United States.
This job description is a complete list of all desired skills, but not all are required. We strongly encourage candidates who have some of the skills to apply. We look forward to a conversation to learn more about you!
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