Job Title: QC Microbiology Analyst
Duration: 6 Months
Location: Hopewell, NJ 08534
 
Duties:

• Perform utilities sampling of Water for Injection, Purified Water, Clean Steam and Process gases.
• Perform environmental monitoring of cleanroom suites and laboratory areas as required.
• Perform QC Microbiology laboratory testing including bioburden, endotoxin, sterility, and microbial ID testing to ensure timely generation and reporting of test results (for In-Process, Drug Substance, Drug Product, and Stability samples) in support of manufacturing operations.
• Support routine QC operations, including but not limited to instrument qualification and maintenance, SOP generation and revision, specification update, record keeping and archival, etc.
• Manage inventory of reagents and supplies for the laboratory.
• Conduct laboratory investigations, including OOS, Out of Trend, deviations, and invalid assays.
• Implement corrective actions and preventive actions (CAPAs).
• Participate in facility qualification activities for microbiological testing and environmental monitoring.
• Required to gown into cleanrooms with different classifications and able to stand and move around for extended periods of time.
• Participate in method transfer and method validation activities, including protocol preparation, protocol execution, and report preparation.
• Undertake any other duties as required.

 
Skills:   

• Minimum of 2 years of working experience in an FDA-regulated biotechnology or pharmaceutical company.
• 5+ years of experience preferred with no higher education.
• Working knowledge and experience with microbiological testing methods such as endotoxin, bioburden, sterility testing, microbial identification, PCR, biological indicators, environmental monitoring, etc.
• Familiar with USP/EP and cGMP/EU GMP regulations.
• Familiar with instrument and equipment validation.
• Impressive, demonstrable track record and skills/experience gained within a similar position(s), at a similar level.
• Credible and confident communicator (written and verbal) at all levels.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving ability.
• Hands-on approach, with a ‘can do’ attitude.
• Ability to prioritize, demonstrating good time management skills.
• Excellent attention to detail, with the ability to work accurately in a busy and demanding environment.
• Self-motivated, with the ability to work proactively using own initiative.
• Committed to learning and development.

 
Education:

• Bachelor’s Degree or above in Microbiology, Biology or Biotechnology related scientific discipline.

 

About Us: Established in 2004, SPECTRAFORCE® is one of the largest and fastest-growing diversity-owned staffing firms in the US. The growth of our company is a direct result of our global client service delivery model that is powered by our state-of-the-art A.I. proprietary talent acquisition platform, robust ISO 9001:2015/ISO 27001 certified processes, and strong and passionate client engaged teams. We have built our business by providing talent and project-based solutions, including Contingent, Permanent, and Statement of Work (SOW) services to over 140 clients in the US, Canada, Puerto Rico, Costa Rica, and India. Key industries that we service include Technology, Financial Services, Life Sciences, Healthcare, Telecom, Retail, Utilities and Transportation. SPECTRAFORCE is built on a concept of “human connection,” defined by our branding attitude of NEWJOBPHORIA®, which is the excitement of bringing joy and freedom to the work lifestyle so our people and clients can reach their highest potential. Learn more at: http://www.spectraforce.com
 
Benefits: SPECTRAFORCE offers ACA compliant health benefits as well as dental, vision, accident, critical illness, voluntary life, and hospital indemnity insurances to eligible employees. Additional benefits offered to eligible employees include commuter benefits, 401K plan with matching, and a referral bonus program. SPECTRAFORCE provides unpaid leave as well as paid sick leave when required by law.

Equal Opportunity Employer: SPECTRAFORCE is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, religion, color, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability or veteran status, or any other category protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Please contact Human Resources at LOA@spectraforce.com if you require reasonable accommodation.
 
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LA County, CA Applicant Notice: If you are selected for this position with SPECTRAFORCE, your offer is contingent upon the satisfactory completion of several requirements, including but not limited to, a criminal background check. We consider qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records for employment in accordance with all local ordinances and state laws, including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers (FCO) and the California Fair Chance Act (FCA). The background check assessment will consider whether a criminal history could reasonably have a direct, adverse impact on the job-related safety, security, trust, regulatory compliance, or suitability for this role. Such findings may result in withdrawal of a conditional job offer. 


At SPECTRAFORCE, we are committed to maintaining a workplace that ensures fair compensation and wage transparency in adherence with all applicable state and local laws. This position’s starting pay is: $64.00/hr.