QC Analyst - Microbiology New

Health and Aged Care Professionals; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 44,000 - 58,000; Part time

Job summary

Health and Aged Care Professionals - Jacana VIC is seeking a QC Analyst on a casual basis to join the Quality Control team of a pharmaceutical manufacturing organisation. The role involves performing routine microbiological testing, environmental monitoring, and sample management in a GMP-regulated lab.

The successful candidate will have a tertiary qualification in Microbiology or a related field, hands-on QC laboratory experience, and strong documentation skills.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification in Microbiology or related science.
• Hands-on QC or microbiology lab experience.
• Knowledge of GMP/GLP.
• Strong documentation and data entry skills.
• Good computer literacy and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine microbiological testing and interpret results.
• Support environmental monitoring, plate reading and identification.
• Manage lab samples using LIMS and maintain records.
• Assist with equipment maintenance, calibration, and troubleshooting.
• Support stock management and ordering of consumables.
• Maintain a clean and safe laboratory environment.
• Assist with QC investigations as required.

Skills

Lab experience

Attention to detail

Documentation

Communication

Education

BSc in Microbiology or related

Job description

Health and Aged Care Professionals - Jacana VIC

Casual/Temporary

23h ago , from Health and Aged Care Professionals

An exciting opportunity is available for a QC Analyst to join the Quality Control team of an established pharmaceutical manufacturing organisation.

Working within a regulated laboratory environment, you will support routine microbiological testing, sample management and laboratory operations, ensuring all activities are completed accurately and in accordance with Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) and approved procedures.

This is a hands-on opportunity suited to a science graduate with relevant laboratory experience or an experienced QC Analyst looking to further develop their skills within pharmaceutical quality control.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform routine microbiological testing, sample analysis and interpretation of results.
• Support environmental monitoring activities, including plate reading, enumeration and microorganism identification.
• Process, coordinate and track laboratory samples using Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS).
• Maintain accurate laboratory records, enter test results and complete documentation in accordance with SOPs and GMP requirements.
• Assist with laboratory equipment maintenance, calibration checks and general troubleshooting.
• Support stock management, ordering of laboratory consumables and sample collection.
• Maintain a clean, safe and organised laboratory environment.
• Assist with laboratory investigations and general QC support activities as required.

About You

To be successful in this role, you will ideally have:

• A tertiary qualification in Microbiology, Biotechnology, Biomedical Science or another relevant scientific discipline.
• Hands-on experience in a QC or microbiology laboratory environment.
• Knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) and/or Good Laboratory Practice (GLP).
• Experience operating laboratory equipment and following standard operating procedures.
• Strong attention to detail and accurate documentation skills.
• Good computer literacy, including experience with Windows-based systems.
• Effective communication, organisational and problem-solving skills.
• The ability to manage competing priorities and work effectively within a laboratory team.

Previous experience within pharmaceutical manufacturing or a regulated laboratory environment will be highly regarded.

For further information please contact Jo Turner, *******@hpgconnect.com