QC Microbiology Technician I - Frederick, MD

RCI-GILD-16719 QC Microbiology Technician I - Frederick, MD 1 day ago – Be among the first 25 applicants. Base pay range $22.00/hr – $22.00/hr Shifts and schedule Day Shift – 100% onsite (lab environment) Shifts: 4 days × 10 hours/day (Sun–Wed 7:00 am–6:00 pm) Duration: On-going Temp Manager is looking to hire / start candidate in March 2026 Description Working with the Quality Control team supporting cancer immunotherapy efforts. Provides QC microbiological testing for clinical and commercial products with responsibility for product testing, microbial growth promotion, utility testing, and environmental monitoring. Responsibilities (include but are not limited to) Perform environmental monitoring of cleanrooms. Collect water samples to ensure all samples are collected per schedule and tested on time. Perform and review microbiological assays such as Gram Stain, Endotoxin, Sterility, Microbial Identification, Growth Promotion, Bioburden, and Plate Reading. Perform and review visual inspection of final product. Data entry and trend analysis as needed; prepare slides for management. Assist in investigations of out‑of‑specification (OOS) results and manage deviations related to microbiology procedures. Routine maintenance of lab equipment and lab spaces. Review and approve all final product release test results. Perform other duties as required. Basic Qualifications AA degree and 1+ year of experience in microbiology lab/environmental monitoring, OR AA degree and 2+ years of experience in microbiology lab/environmental monitoring. Preferred Qualifications Experience in environmental air monitoring, water testing, and surface monitoring. Experience in aseptic techniques and clean room operations. Ability to gown for entry into aseptic core and supporting areas, and lift approximately 25 lbs. Ability to pass vision exam for visual inspection. Knowledge of GMP, SOPs, and quality control processes for commercial manufacturing. Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, Power Point, and other applications. Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills. Comfortable in a fast‑paced small company environment with minimal direction and able to adjust workload based upon changing priorities. Ability to be flexible with schedule and work overtime as needed. Seniority level Associate Employment type Contract Job function Science Industries Biotechnology Research and Pharmaceutical Manufacturing #J-18808-Ljbffr