QC Microbiology Associate

Job Description

Job Description

Join a High-Growth Biotech Leader in Norwood, MA!

Are you a passionate STEM graduate looking to jumpstart or advance your career in Quality Control Microbiology? We are seeking a dedicated QC Microbiology Associate I (Environmental Monitoring & Critical Utilities) to join a dynamic, transformational team supporting clinical and commercial manufacturing operations.

If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and want to make a real impact on groundbreaking operations, this is the opportunity for you!

Position Details

• Role: QC Microbiology Associate I – Environmental Monitoring & Critical Utilities

• Location: Norwood, MA (100% Onsite)

• Schedule: Wednesday to Saturday | 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM (Enjoy a 4-day, 10-hour work week with 3 days off!)

What You’ll Do

• Core Operations: Conduct Environmental Monitoring (Routine, In-Process, and EMPQs), Water for Injection (WFI) sampling, and compressed gas sampling.

• Data & Systems: Manage data entry, review, and trending using LIMS, and support quality system records (Deviations, CAPAs, Change Controls).

• Lab Engagement: Maintain lab equipment, troubleshoot test methods, revise SOPs, and participate in continuous improvement initiatives and audits.

• Collaboration: Partner with cross-functional and external labs for sample coordination and testing.

What You’ll Bring

• Education & Experience: Bachelor’s degree in a STEM field (0+ years of experience in a GMP QC laboratory setting focusing on microbiology).

• Technical Skills: Hands-on familiarity with particle counters, viable air samplers, gas equipment, and aseptic techniques.

• Software Proficiency: Experience with LIMS, SAP, eQMS, and MS Office.

• Regulatory Knowledge: Solid foundation in GMP guidelines (FDA, EU, ICH) and general laboratory instrumentation.

• Mindset: Solid communication skills, great organizational habits, and a collaborative, curious, and relentless drive to learn and contribute.

Why Apply?

• 4-Day Work Week: Optimize your work-life balance with standard 3-day weekends.

• Career Development: Gain hands-on experience in a state-of-the-art facility with direct mentorship and real-time collaboration.

• Mission-Driven Culture: Join a vibrant, drug/smoke-free onsite team that values bold ideas and continuous learning.

Ready to take the next step in your QC career? Apply today or send a direct message to learn more!

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salary: $43 - $43.06 per hour
shift: First
work hours: 10 AM - 8 PM
education: High School

Responsibilities

Shift : This position’s working shift is Wednesday to Saturday 10AM to 8PM. (15% shift differential) 

In this role, the [Contingent] Quality Control Microbiology Associate I will perform routine environmental monitoring and critical utility (WFI and Gas) Sampling at Client’s Norwood, MA manufacturing facilities in support of both Clinical and Commercial Manufacturing Operations. This position’s working shift is Wednesday to Saturday 10AM to 8PM. 

Here’s What You’ll Do
•    Conduct Environmental Monitoring (Routine, In-Process, and EMPQ’s), WFI Sampling, and Compressed Gas Sampling.
•    Maintain lab equipment and perform housekeeping tasks.
•    Write, revise, and follow SOPs, protocols, and reports.
•    Ensure data entry, review, and trending are performed using LIMS.
•    Collaborate with internal and external labs for sample coordination and testing.
•    Troubleshoot equipment and test methods.
•    Support quality systems records such as deviations, change controls, and CAPAs.
•    Participate in audits and continuous improvement initiatives.

The essential functions of this role include:

• working weekends

Skills
• microbiology (1 year of experience is required)
• Quality Control (1 year of experience is required)
• GMP (1 year of experience is required)
• aseptic techniques
• Microsoft Office (2 years of experience is required)
• particle counters (1 year of experience is required)
• viable air samplers (1 year of experience is required)
• gas equipment (1 year of experience is required)

Qualifications
• Years of experience: 1 year
• Experience level: Entry Level

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