Microbiology Intern

Integrated Resources, Inc.; Norton (MA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Integrated Resources, Inc (IRI) in Norton, MA seeks a Quality Control Analyst I – Microbiology to support GMP manufacturing operations through routine Environmental Monitoring and Critical Utility sampling and testing at the Norton facility. This entry-level role emphasizes microbiological testing, cleanroom environmental monitoring, and strict adherence to GMP quality standards.

Candidates with microbiology lab experience are encouraged to apply and will work onsite with potential travel to

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a scientific discipline preferred.
• 0–2 years of experience in a GMP laboratory.
• Basic knowledge of microbiology laboratory techniques.

Responsibilities

• Support Environmental Monitoring (EM) and Critical Utility (CU) programs in a GMP manufacturing environment.
• Perform water, gas, and environmental sampling within cleanroom facilities.
• Conduct QC testing including TOC, conductivity, bioburden, and endotoxin testing.
• Perform microbial counting and identification using MALDI-TOF instrumentation.
• Prepare, author, and review technical documentation including SOPs, protocols, and reports.
• Support data collection, documentation, and trending analysis.
• Assist with raw material visual inspection and sampling.
• Follow GMP requirements, laboratory procedures, and quality standards.
• Support additional laboratory projects and assigned responsibilities.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Team player

Adaptability

GMP knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Microbiology/Biology/Biochemistry

Tools

MALDI-TOF

Job description

The Quality Control Analyst I – Microbiology will support GMP manufacturing operations by performing routine Environmental Monitoring (EM) and Critical Utility (CU) sampling and testing at the Norton facility.

The role primarily focuses on microbiological testing, cleanroom environmental monitoring, and maintaining compliance with GMP quality standards. The position also provides secondary support for raw material inspection and sampling.

This is an entry-level opportunity, and recent graduates with microbiology laboratory experience are encouraged to apply.

Key Responsibilities

• Support Environmental Monitoring (EM) and Critical Utility (CU) programs in a GMP manufacturing environment.
• Perform water, gas, and environmental sampling within cleanroom facilities.
• Conduct QC testing, including Total Organic Carbon (TOC), conductivity, bioburden, and endotoxin testing.
• Perform microbial counting and identification using MALDI-TOF instrumentation.
• Prepare, author, and review technical documentation, including SOPs, protocols, and reports.
• Support data collection, documentation, and trending analysis.
• Assist with raw material visual inspection and sampling.
• Follow GMP requirements, laboratory procedures, and quality standards.
• Support additional laboratory projects and assigned responsibilities.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a scientific discipline such as Microbiology, Biology, Biochemistry, or a related field preferred.
• 0–2 years of experience in a GMP laboratory.
• Basic knowledge of microbiology laboratory techniques.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities and work in a team environment.
• Ability to travel between Norton, MA, and Cambridge, MA facilities.
• Ability to work fully onsite.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience or knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP).
• Hands-on microbiology testing experience.
• Environmental Monitoring and Critical Utility (EM/CU) sampling experience.
• Familiarity with TOC, conductivity, bioburden, and endotoxin testing.
• Experience with microbial identification techniques, including MALDI-TOF.
• Experience working in cleanroom or pharmaceutical manufacturing environments.