On-Site Microbiology QC Specialist – GMP & EM

Argonaut Manufacturing Services Inc.; Carlsbad (CA); On-site; USD 77,366,000 - 91,693,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Company Paid Life Insurance 1X annual

Long-Term Disability Insurance

Short-Term Disability Insurance

401(K) Retirement Plan

10 Days of Paid Time Off

10 Paid Holidays Annually

Job summary

Argonaut Manufacturing Services, Inc. in Carlsbad, CA, seeks a QC microbiology specialist to establish and manage aseptic fill/finish activities, environmental monitoring, gowning qualification, and microbiology assays. The role emphasizes cGMP compliance and collaboration with QA and production teams.

You will support assay transfers and validations, write SOPs, and help maintain a compliant QC laboratory, with a focus on timely, high-quality results in an on-site work environment.

Qualifications

• 3+ years in Quality Control and environmental monitoring of GMP facilities.
• Experience with microbiological methods including endotoxin, bioburden, and sterility.
• Strong written and verbal communication; able to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Serve as SME for microbiological assays during audits, risk assessments, investigations, and client visits.
• Support assay transfer, qualification, and validation activities for microbial-based assays.
• Author, revise, and review QC SOPs and qualification protocols and reports.
• Perform routine environmental monitoring of GMP facilities and analyze samples.

Skills

Quality Control

Environmental monitoring

GMP compliance

Microbiology knowledge

Education

Undergraduate coursework in Microbiology

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Argonaut Manufacturing Services, Inc. in Carlsbad, CA, seeks a QC microbiology specialist to establish and manage aseptic fill/finish activities, environmental monitoring, gowning qualification, and microbiology assays. The role emphasizes cGMP compliance and collaboration with QA and production teams.

You will support assay transfers and validations, write SOPs, and help maintain a compliant QC laboratory, with a focus on timely, high-quality results in an on-site work environment.