QC Microbiologist

Stefanini Group; Round Lake (IL); On-site; USD 34,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Stefanini Group is hiring a Biologist to support QC Microbiology operations at a pharmaceutical manufacturing facility in Round Lake, IL. The contract role covers testing of raw materials, in-process samples, and finished products, along with environmental monitoring.

Responsibilities include preparing media, operating LIMS and other lab instruments, and ensuring data integrity with adherence to GMP. The position requires 2+ years in a lab and the ability to lift 50 pounds.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in microbiology or biological science with 2+ years lab experience.
• Knowledge of aseptic technique.
• Proficient in LIMS.
• Familiar with GLP and cGMP requirements.
• Strong data integrity and documentation skills.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
• First shift Thursday–Monday with occasional off-shift.

Responsibilities

• Conduct microbial analyses on raw materials, in-process, and finished products.
• Perform routine facility environmental monitoring (surfaces, air, particulates).
• Prepare media and reagents for the laboratory.
• Operate instruments (particle counters, pH meters) and LIMS systems.
• Monitor supplies and manage inventory; order as needed.
• Maintain clean, safe laboratory space and conduct housekeeping.
• Investigate nonconformances with data review and corrective actions.
• Ensure compliance with SOPs, FDA, QSR and cGMP.
• Follow client procedures on cGMP and safety.
• Contribute to other lab tasks and projects as assigned.
• Occasionally work in Drug Delivery and Penicillin facilities.

Skills

Laboratory experience

Detail oriented

Reading comprehension

Independent & teamwork

Data integrity

Education

Bachelor's degree in microbiology or biological science

Tools

LIMS

SAS

Autoclave

Job description

Job Details

Biologist

Job Category: Biologist

Position Type: Contract

Duration: Long Term

Shift: 1

Remaining Positions: 6

Work Hours: Wednesday/Thursday-Monday (40 hours)

Work Location: Round Lake, IL

Shift: 1st Shift - (7:00 AM to 4:00 PM or 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM) - Flexible.

Shift Schedule: (Wednesday/Thursday to Monday) - Saturday and Sunday hours required. Occasional off-shift and holiday work required.

Note: Must not be allergic to Penicillin and Cephalosporin or their related products and minerals. Showers will be required when leaving facility.

Primarily support QC Microbiology Laboratory operations at the Manufacturing facility. This position encompasses biological testing support for pharmaceutical products (biologics and drugs) through all stages of the manufacturing process including incoming raw materials, in-process samples, and finished products and includes facility environmental and critical systems microbiological monitoring.

Responsibilities

• Conduct microbial analyses on raw materials, in-process, and finished products, and samples collected from the environmental monitoring programs and manufacturing facility.
• Conduct routine facility environmental monitoring (i.e., surfaces, air, particulate and personnel monitoring) and critical systems monitoring (i.e., water, clean steam, process compressed air and nitrogen).
• Prepare media and reagents used within the laboratory.
• Use laboratory instrumentation (i.e., particle counters, pH meter, SAS, Autoclave) and computer systems (i.e., LIMS) to collect and record data.
• Monitor inventory of supplies, equipment, reagents and media. Order, receive and stock supplies as necessary.
• Maintain a clean, safe and organized laboratory area and perform regular laboratory housekeeping activities.
• Conduct and document laboratory and nonconformance investigations, including data review, root cause analysis, impact assessment, and development of appropriate corrective and preventive actions.
• Maintain data integrity and ensure compliance with company standard operating procedures, FDA, QSR and cGMP regulations.
• Follow, understand and comply with client's procedures and policies on cGMP's and safety.
• Contribute to other laboratory tasks and projects as assigned.
• Will work in both Drug Delivery and Penicillin facilities as needed.

Job Requirements

• Must not be allergic to Penicillin and Cephalosporin or their related products and minerals.
• Bachelor's degree in microbiology or biological science with minimum of 2 years' experience in a laboratory setting.
• Background knowledge in basic Biology and Microbiology principles including aseptic technique is required.
• Proficient in LIMS (laboratory information management systems).
• Ability to handle multiple tasks concurrently, and in a timely fashion. Must be detail oriented, conscientious and have high reading comprehension skills.
• Knowledge of GLP and pharmaceutical aseptic processing cGMP requirements is preferred but not required.
• Demonstrated technical writing skills and knowledge of structured root cause investigation methodologies, including DMAIC (Define, Measure, Analyze, Improve, Control).
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Self-motivation, adaptability and a positive attitude in a highly dynamic environment.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds when required.
• This is a first-shift Thursday-Monday position. Occasional off-shift and holiday work required.

Pay Range

$ 25.00 - $ 27.00

Stefanini takes pride in hiring top talent and developing relationships with our future employees. Our talent acquisition teams will never make an offer of employment without having a phone conversation with you. Those face-to-face conversations will involve a description of the job for which you have applied. We will also speak with you about the process, including interviews and job offers.

About Stefanini Group

The Stefanini Group is a global provider of offshore, onshore, and near shore outsourcing, IT digital consulting, systems integration, application, and strategic staffing services to Fortune 1000 enterprises around the world. Our presence is in countries like the Americas, Europe, Africa, and Asia, and more than four hundred clients across a broad spectrum of markets, including financial services, manufacturing, telecommunications, chemical services, technology, public sector, and utilities. Stefanini is a CMM level 5, IT consulting company with a global presence. We are CMM Level 5 company.