Microbiology Lab Technician

Kelly Services; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Kelly Science & Clinical in Tampa, FL, seeks a Microbiology Lab Technician for a long-term contract. Shift is Mon–Fri, 7am–3:30pm, at a rate of $20/hr. The role covers routine/non-routine microbiological testing, environmental monitoring, and data management in a cGMP environment.

Ideal candidates include recent graduates. Onsite full-time work with weekend rotations when needed. Join a team focused on sterile manufacturing support and quality assurance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Microbiology, Biology, or related Life Science discipline.
• Basic knowledge of microbiological testing methods and environmental monitoring techniques.
• Ability to follow SOPs, testing methods, and cGMP requirements.
• Strong attention to detail and data integrity.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine and non-routine microbiological testing of materials and products to support timely release.
• Conduct endotoxin, sterility, bioburden, microbial limits, potency, and preservative effectiveness testing.
• Perform environmental monitoring for aseptic manufacturing operations.
• Record, analyze, and manage laboratory data using LIMS; maintain documentation per GDP and ALCOA.

Skills

Microbiology testing

Environmental monitoring

cGMP

SOPs knowledge

Data entry (LIMS)

Microsoft Excel

Education

Bachelor's degree in Microbiology

Tools

LIMS

Excel

Autoclave

Job description

Kelly Science & Clinical is seeking a Microbiology Lab Technician in Tampa, FL.

Long term Contract position

Shift: Monday - Friday 7am-3:30pm

Compensation: $20/hr

Recent college grads encouraged to apply!

Position Summary

The Microbiology Lab Technician is responsible for performing both routine and non-routine microbiological testing and environmental monitoring activities to support sterile manufacturing operations. This position plays a vital role in ensuring compliance with cGMP standards and maintaining the integrity of the manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform routine and non-routine microbiological testing of raw materials, finished products, stability samples, and R&D products to support timely product release.
• Conduct microbiological assays, including endotoxin, sterility, bioburden, microbial limits, potency, and preservative effectiveness testing .
• Perform environmental monitoring (EM) activities in support of aseptic manufacturing operations.
• Identify microorganisms and maintain laboratory culture collections.
• Prepare microbiological media, maintain laboratory equipment, wash glassware, and operate autoclaves.
• Perform daily temperature chart readings and weekly chart changes.
• Support laboratory investigations, testing validations, qualification protocols, and facility validation activities.
• Record, maintain, and analyze laboratory data using Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS).
• Assist with environmental monitoring summaries, trend analysis, and technical reports.
• Maintain accurate laboratory documentation in accordance with cGMP, Good Documentation Practices (GDP), and ALCOA principles .
• Follow established Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), testing methods, quality standards, and safety requirements.
• Maintain laboratory supplies, inventory, and workstations in accordance with 5S standards.
• Collaborate with microbiologists, team leads, and cross-functional teams to troubleshoot testing issues and support laboratory projects.
• Participate in rotating laboratory responsibilities, including occasional weekend testing.
• Support continuous improvement, quality, environmental health and safety (EHS), and site initiatives.

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor's degree in Microbiology, Biology, or a related Life Science discipline.
• Basic knowledge of microbiological testing methods and environmental monitoring techniques.
• Ability to understand and follow SOPs, laboratory test methods, and cGMP requirements.
• Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and commitment to data integrity.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision while contributing effectively to a team.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Basic proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Excel and Word.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced laboratory environment while maintaining accuracy and compliance.
• Availability to work onsite full-time, including occasional overtime or weekends as required.

Preferred

• 1–2 years of microbiology laboratory experience within a cGMP-regulated pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or related manufacturing environment.
• Hands‑on experience with sterility, bioburden, endotoxin, or microbial limits testing.
• Experience performing environmental monitoring in aseptic or controlled manufacturing environments.
• Familiarity with LIMS, laboratory documentation, and microbiological investigations.
• Experience with microbial identification, media preparation, and autoclave operations.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand for up to 4 hours at a time.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 25 pounds.
• Ability to meet vision requirements of 20/20 with correction.
• Ability to wear required laboratory personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Ability to maintain personal hygiene standards required for controlled laboratory and manufacturing environments.

Why Join Kelly Science & Clinical?

Kelly Science & Clinical connects talented scientific professionals with opportunities at leading pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and life sciences organizations.

This opportunity provides valuable hands‑on experience in pharmaceutical microbiology, aseptic manufacturing support, environmental monitoring, and cGMP laboratory operations.

Kelly is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing employment opportunities to qualified candidates.

As part of our promise to talent, Kelly supports those who work with us through a variety of benefits, perks, and work‑related resources. Please note: The following benefits reflect Kelly's general offerings. Eligibility may vary by assignment, location, and job type. 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. Click here (https://www.mykelly.com/help-support-working-with-kelly-us/#Benefits) for more information on benefits and perks that may be available to you as a member of the Kelly Talent Community.

Why Kelly Science & Clinical?

Kelly Science & Clinical is your connection to premier scientific and clinical companies looking to hire industry experts just like you. Our team creates expert talent solutions to solve the world’s most critical challenges. Every day, we match science professionals with dream jobs that fit their skills, interests, and career goals—it’s the way we think job searching should be. Nearly 100 percent of our science recruiters have a professional background and education in science, so we know a thing or two about the science market and how to get your expertise noticed.

About Kelly

Work changes everything. And at Kelly, we’re obsessed with where it can take you. To us, it’s about more than simply accepting your next job opportunity. It’s the fuel that powers every next step of your life. It’s the ripple effect that changes and improves everything for your family, your community, and the world. Which is why, here at Kelly, we are dedicated to providing you with limitless opportunities to enrich your life—just ask the 300,000 people we employ each year.

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Kelly Services is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affluent Action employer. We welcome, value, and embrace diversity at all levels and are committed to building a team that is inclusive of a variety of backgrounds, communities, perspectives, and abilities. At Kelly, we believe that the more inclusive we are, the better services we can provide. Requests for accommodation related to our application process can be directed to Kelly’s Human Resource Knowledge Center. Kelly complies with the requirements of California’s state and local Fair Chance laws. A conviction does not automatically bar individuals from employment.