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Principal QC Microbiologist

$66 per hour

Tucker Parker Smith Group (TPS Group)

Job Description

Job Description

Principal QC Microbiologist

Location: Brentwood, MO (Onsite)
Assignment: 6-Month Contract with Potential to Extend or Convert to Permanent
Pay Rate: $66/hour

Position Summary

We are seeking an experienced Principal QC Microbiologist to provide technical leadership and oversight of Quality Control Microbiology laboratory operations within a GMP-regulated pharmaceutical manufacturing environment. This role will oversee microbiological testing, data review, investigations, method validation, and regulatory compliance while supporting laboratory improvements and mentoring junior team members.

Key Responsibilities
  • Provide technical oversight and hands-on support for microbiological testing, including endotoxin, bioburden, microbial identification, and environmental monitoring.

  • Review and approve laboratory data, ensuring compliance with cGMP, GDP, and applicable regulatory standards.

  • Author, review, and approve SOPs, protocols, specifications, validation reports, and technical documentation.

  • Lead OOS investigations, deviations, root cause analysis, and CAPA activities.

  • Support microbiological method development, validation, verification, and transfer.

  • Provide technical guidance, training, and mentorship to laboratory personnel.

  • Support aseptic processing, contamination control, and manufacturing quality initiatives.

  • Drive continuous improvement projects to enhance laboratory efficiency, compliance, and testing capabilities.

Required Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in Microbiology, Biology, Biochemistry, or a related scientific discipline.

  • Minimum 7 years of QC Microbiology experience in pharmaceutical or biotechnology laboratories.

  • Hands-on experience with endotoxin, bioburden, microbial identification, and environmental monitoring.

  • Strong knowledge of cGMP and regulatory requirements, including USP, EP, ICH, and EU Annex 1.

  • Experience with microbiological method validation, verification, and transfer.

  • Demonstrated experience with laboratory investigations, deviations, OOS, and CAPA.

  • Strong technical writing, communication, and documentation skills.

  • Ability to provide technical leadership in a hands-on laboratory environment.

Preferred Qualifications
  • Experience supporting pharmaceutical development and commercial manufacturing.

  • Background in CDMO, biologics, or multi-product manufacturing environments.

  • Experience with MODA environmental monitoring software.

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\nCompany Description

The TPS Group, is a Certified Woman and Disabled Owned Diverse recruiting and staffing firm that is a trusted recruiting partner to top companies.

Company Description

The TPS Group, is a Certified Woman and Disabled Owned Diverse recruiting and staffing firm that is a trusted recruiting partner to top companies.

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