Microbiology Technician

Harba; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Harba in St. Louis, Missouri, is seeking a Microbiology Technician to perform environmental monitoring and microbiological testing in a pharmaceutical laboratory. Candidates should have an Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Microbiology or related field, with experience in GMP-regulated environments.

The role includes preparing media, conducting tests, and ensuring compliance with cGMP standards. This position offers opportunities for growth and development in a dynamic work environment.

Qualifications

• 0–3 years of experience in a pharmaceutical or GMP-regulated laboratory environment.
• Knowledge of microbiological laboratory techniques and environmental monitoring practices.
• Familiarity with cGMP documentation, SOP compliance, and data integrity principles.

Responsibilities

• Perform environmental monitoring in cleanroom and controlled manufacturing areas.
• Conduct routine microbiological testing such as bioburden testing.
• Prepare microbiological media and reagents.
• Accurately document laboratory activities and results.
• Maintain laboratory equipment and environmental monitoring instruments.
• Support investigations related to environmental monitoring excursions.
• Follow aseptic techniques while performing sampling activities.

Skills

Microbiological laboratory techniques

Environmental monitoring practices

cGMP documentation

Education

Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Microbiology, Biology or Biotechnology

Job description

Job Responsibilities

• Perform environmental monitoring in cleanroom and controlled manufacturing areas, including viable air sampling, surface sampling, and personnel monitoring.
• Conduct routine microbiological testing such as bioburden testing, culture incubation, and microbial identification.
• Prepare microbiological media and reagents, including growth promotion testing and sterility checks.
• Accurately document laboratory activities and results in compliance with cGMP, SOPs, and data integrity requirements.
• Maintain laboratory equipment and environmental monitoring instruments, ensuring proper calibration and cleanliness.
• Support investigations related to environmental monitoring excursions, contamination events, and out-of-specification results.
• Follow aseptic techniques and cleanroom gowning procedures while performing sampling and laboratory activities.

Qualifications

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Microbiology, Biology, Biotechnology, or a related life science field.
• 0–3 years of experience in a pharmaceutical, or GMP-regulated laboratory environment.
• Knowledge of microbiological laboratory techniques and environmental monitoring practices.
• Familiarity with cGMP documentation, SOP compliance, and data integrity principles.