QC Microbiology Analyst I: Cleanroom Testing & EM Analysis

SGS Consulting; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

SGS Consulting is seeking a QC Laboratory Technician to support microbiological and endotoxin testing, gowning in Grade B/A areas, and EM sample collection. The role includes documenting results, trend reporting, and coordinating with contract labs for test dispositions.

The position requires 0–3 years in a quality control setting, ability to work weekends, and adherence to ALCOA documentation practices. Join a team focused on compliant testing and cleanroom operations.

Qualifications

• BS in Biology or life science; 0–3 years in QC.
• Ability to gown into cleanrooms.
• Excellent documentation and data organization.

Responsibilities

• Attire gowning for Grade B/A manufacturing areas and collect EM samples for viable air, non-viable particulates, and surface viable samples.
• Perform QC testing of samples for bioburden, microbial identification, growth promotion, and Endotoxin analysis.
• Receive manufacturing samples for QC analysis, ship samples to the contract labs testing, review data for lot disposition.
• Read and Review routine EM plates, lab testing data, logbooks, and documents for product release and trend reports.
• Understand and follow aseptic behavior, good laboratory and manufacturing practices, and documentation.
• Author/update laboratory procedures, protocols, and help in EM data trend reports.
• Support cleanroom qualification, gowning qualification, aseptic process qualification, and personnel monitoring for manufacturing activities.
• Initiate non conformances for OOS results and work with the team to find a root cause and corrective actions.
• Perform QC lab support activities like lab set up, housekeeping, instrumentation maintenance, and coordinate instrument calibration.

Skills

Compliance knowledge

Cleanroom gowning

Documentation (ALCOA)

Data organization

Weekend work

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's in Biology / Life Science

Job description

SGS Consulting is seeking a QC Laboratory Technician to support microbiological and endotoxin testing, gowning in Grade B/A areas, and EM sample collection. The role includes documenting results, trend reporting, and coordinating with contract labs for test dispositions.

The position requires 0–3 years in a quality control setting, ability to work weekends, and adherence to ALCOA documentation practices. Join a team focused on compliant testing and cleanroom operations.