Associate Microbiologist

Kelly; Parsippany-Troy Hills (NJ); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Telemedicine

Term life insurance

Whole life insurance

Accident insurance

Critical illness insurance

Legal plan

Short-term disability

Retirement savings plan

Service bonus

Holiday pay plans

Transit spending account

Paid sick leave

Job summary

Kelly is seeking an Associate Microbiologist — Quality Control in Fairfield, NJ. The role focuses on microbiological testing of raw materials, finished products, and water samples, supporting laboratory quality and compliance while building expertise in microbiological testing and cGMP practices.

The candidate will perform endotoxin testing, maintain documentation in LIMS, and ensure testing schedules meet deadlines without compromising quality.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Microbiology or a related life science required.
• Endotoxin testing experience required.
• General knowledge of microbiology principles and routine microbiological testing methodologies.
• Understanding of cGMP requirements and laboratory documentation practices.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work independently while following established procedures.
• Ability to manage multiple testing activities and meet deadlines without compromising quality.

Responsibilities

• Perform endotoxin and routine microbiological testing using established procedures. Prepare microbiological media and reagents required for testing.
• Practice proper aseptic techniques, disinfection, and laboratory safety in accordance with SOPs.
• Schedule and prioritize testing to meet established completion deadlines while maintaining analytical accuracy and quality.
• Perform laboratory quality activities, including environmental/lab area monitoring, media qualification, incubator and equipment calibration, maintenance, and sterilization.
• Accurately document results, and observations in laboratory notebooks and LIMS.
• Maintain documentation in accordance with cGMP and data integrity.

Skills

Endotoxin testing

Aseptic technique

Data integrity

Documentation practices

Education

Bachelor's degree in Microbiology

Tools

LIMS

Job description

Description

Associate Microbiologist — Quality Control- Fairfield NJ

Job Summary
The Associate Microbiologist performs microbiological testing of raw materials, finished products, and water samples in accordance with applicable compendial, regulatory, and client-specific requirements. This role supports laboratory quality and compliance while developing technical expertise in microbiological testing and cGMP practices.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform endotoxin and routine microbiological testing using established procedures. Prepare microbiological media and reagents required for testing.
• Practice proper aseptic techniques, disinfection, and laboratory safety in accordance with SOPs.
• Schedule and prioritize testing to meet established completion deadlines while maintaining analytical accuracy and quality.
• Perform laboratory quality activities, including environmental/lab area monitoring, media qualification, incubator and equipment calibration, maintenance, and sterilization.
• Accurately document results, and observations in laboratory notebooks and LIMS.
• Maintain documentation in accordance with cGMP and data integrity.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Microbiology or a related life science required.
• Endotoxin testing experience required.
• General knowledge of microbiology principles and routine microbiological testing methodologies.
• Understanding of cGMP requirements and laboratory documentation practices.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work independently while following established procedures.
• Ability to manage multiple testing activities and meet deadlines without compromising quality.

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As part of our promise to talent, Kelly supports those who work with us through a variety of benefits, perks, and work-related resources. Kelly offers eligible employees voluntary benefit plans including medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, term life, whole life, accident insurance, critical illness, a legal plan, and short-term disability. As a Kelly employee, you will have access to a retirement savings plan, service bonus and holiday pay plans (earn up to eight paid holidays per benefit year), and a transit spending account. In addition, employees are entitled to earn paid sick leave under the applicable state or local plan.

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About Kelly
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