Impactful QC Microbiology Technician (3pm–11pm)

ACTalent; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 27,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental & Vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

PTO

Job summary

Actalent is seeking a microbiology technician to perform routine microbial testing, quality control, and environmental monitoring in a small on-site lab in Saint Louis, MO. You will ensure aseptic techniques, document results in SAP and on paper, and work with a compact team across shifts.

The role requires a Biology degree (Masters acceptable), strong microbiology knowledge, and experience with SOPs and GMP/cGMP environments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Biology required; master's in related field acceptable.
• Strong microbiology knowledge and lab practices.
• Experience with documentation in SAP and paper formats.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine microbiological testing under a sterile hood, including spread plate techniques, enrichment procedures, sub-culturing, gram staining, coagulation tests, AI20E testing, fungal identification through sub-cultures and staining, and microscope-based analyses.
• Conduct quality control testing of microbiology supplies, including growth promotion testing, to ensure media and reagents perform as expected.
• Execute water testing and other microbiological assays in accordance with established SOPs, GMP, and cGMP requirements.
• Complete all required documentation accurately in SAP and by hand, following SOPs and Good Manufacturing Practices, ensuring detailed and traceable records of all testing activities.
• Perform scheduled environmental monitoring and swabbing in manufacturing areas, including production lines, to assess and maintain microbiological control.
• Collect and handle samples from the manufacturing floor, working closely with line and chemical operators to obtain swabs and other materials needed for testing.
• Coordinate the shipping of samples to third-party laboratories for outsourced testing, ensuring proper packaging, documentation, and chain-of-custody.
• Support finished goods evaluation testing and contribute to the validation of microbiological methods for all finished products as the laboratory expands its capabilities.
• Adhere strictly to aseptic techniques and cleaning/disinfection procedures to prevent contamination and ensure reliable test results.
• Collaborate with a small microbiology team across multiple shifts, maintaining clear communication and effective handoffs between shifts.
• Participate in training and development activities, applying feedback to continuously improve technical skills, documentation practices, and adherence to quality standards.
• Work independently in a small, enclosed microbiology lab, managing workload, prioritizing tasks, and ensuring timely completion of testing and monitoring activities.

Skills

Aseptic technique

Documentation skills

GMP/cGMP knowledge

Environmental monitoring

Communication skills

Independent worker

Education

Bachelor's degree in Biology

Master's degree in related field

Tools

SAP

Job description

Actalent is seeking a microbiology technician to perform routine microbial testing, quality control, and environmental monitoring in a small on-site lab in Saint Louis, MO. You will ensure aseptic techniques, document results in SAP and on paper, and work with a compact team across shifts.

The role requires a Biology degree (Masters acceptable), strong microbiology knowledge, and experience with SOPs and GMP/cGMP environments.