GMP QC Microbiologist – Microbial Testing & Monitoring

MBC Talent Connections; Gulfport (MS); On-site; USD 39,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

MBC Talent Connections is seeking an experienced QC Microbiologist for a fully onsite role in Gulfport, MS, supporting GMP-regulated pharmaceutical testing.

You will perform routine microbiological testing on materials and products, conduct environmental monitoring, and assist with method qualifications, validations, and investigations. Strong documentation, aseptic technique, and collaboration with Quality and Manufacturing are essential.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of hands-on microbiology lab experience in GMP-regulated settings.
• Practical microbiological testing experience in a QC lab.
• Experience in environmental monitoring, microbial limits, bioburden, sterility, or endotoxin testing.
• Working knowledge of cGMP practices.
• Understanding of deviations, investigations, change controls, and CAPAs.
• Strong aseptic technique and contamination control.
• Accurate documentation and clear written/verbal communication.
• Good organizational skills and ability to manage priorities.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine microbiological testing on raw materials, in-process materials, finished products, stability samples and water.
• Conduct environmental monitoring, sampling, testing, documentation and data interpretation.
• Perform microbial enumeration, microbial limits, bioburden and related assays.
• Prepare culture media, reagents, and solutions; sterilize and test media.
• Support microbial identification and related investigations.
• Perform sterility and endotoxin testing as applicable.
• Participate in method qualifications, validations, and transfers.
• Operate, clean and maintain lab equipment and instrumentation.
• Accurately document lab activities, observations and results per procedures.
• Review data for accuracy and compliance; investigate unexpected results and instrument issues.
• Support deviations, CAPAs and change controls; maintain lab cleanliness and contamination control.
• Collaborate with Quality, QC and Manufacturing teams; train staff as needed.

Skills

Microbiology lab experience

QC lab testing

Environmental monitoring

cGMP knowledge

Bioburden testing

Documentation skills

Aseptic technique

Teamwork

Education

Degree in Microbiology / Biology / Biochemistry

Tools

LIMS

Microsoft Office

Job description

MBC Talent Connections is seeking an experienced QC Microbiologist for a fully onsite role in Gulfport, MS, supporting GMP-regulated pharmaceutical testing.

You will perform routine microbiological testing on materials and products, conduct environmental monitoring, and assist with method qualifications, validations, and investigations. Strong documentation, aseptic technique, and collaboration with Quality and Manufacturing are essential.