Quality Control Microbiologist

4 days ago


Marlborough, Massachusetts, United States SPECTRAFORCE Full time

Position Title:
QC Microbiology Analyst I

Work Location:
Marlborough, MA 01581

Assignment Duration:
06 months

Work Schedule:
Standard work week (M-F) with flexibility of weekend work

Work Arrangement:
On-site

Position Summary:
Support Quality Control Microbiological testing of drug substances, raw materials, and process intermediates under cGMP and GLP guidelines, address excursions, and conduct investigations.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Attire gowning for Grade B/A manufacturing areas and collect EM samples for viable air, non-viable particulates, and surface viable samples.
  • Perform QC testing of samples for bioburden, microbial identification, growth promotion, and Endotoxin analysis.
  • Receive manufacturing samples for QC analysis, ship samples to the contract labs testing, review data for lot disposition.
  • Read and Review routine EM plates, lab testing data, logbooks, and documents for product release and trend reports.
  • Understand and follow aseptic behavior, good laboratory and manufacturing practices, and documentation.
  • Author/update laboratory procedures, protocols, and help in EM data trend reports.
  • Support cleanroom qualification, gowning qualification, aseptic process qualification, and personnel monitoring for manufacturing activities.
  • Initiate Incident reports for OOS results and work with the team to find a root cause and corrective actions.
  • Perform QC lab support activities like lab set up, housekeeping, instrumentation maintenance, and coordinate instrument calibration.

Qualification & Experience:

  • B.S. degree in Biology or other life science related degree with 0-3 years of relevant industry experience in a quality control role.
  • While working towards a completed B.S. degree, consideration will be given to associate degree in Biology or related life sciences with 2-5 years direct industry experience.
  • Excellent knowledge of Aseptic technique and common microbiological testing.
  • Knowledge of relevant, compliance and guidance documents.
  • Must be able to gown into cleanrooms in support of testing and manufacturing activities.
  • Good documentation (ALCOA +) and data organization.
  • Ability to work weekends is required; while most of the schedule will be during a standard work week, there will be regular weekend work.
  • Interpersonal skills and ability to contribute to the success of a team.
  • Proven history of working in a fast-paced team environment, time management, and meet deadlines.
  • Team player with the ability and willingness to support other colleagues in the Quality Control department.
  • This support may include future cross training with analytical assays as needed.
  • Models our Core Values: Bold, Caring, and Results-Driven — consistently exemplifies the culture we strive to create, operates with transparency, and earns trust.


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