QC Microbiology Analyst II: Environmental Monitoring

ALTEN; South San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

ALTEN is seeking a QC Microbiology professional in South San Francisco to conduct environmental monitoring and microbiological testing in a GMP environment. You will perform air, water, surface, and personnel monitoring, endotoxin and sterility tests, and contribute to data trending and reporting.

The role requires a Bachelor's in Microbiology with 3+ years in QC microbiology, aseptic technique, and familiarity with LIMS such as MODA or LabVantage.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Microbiology (or related field) with 3+ years in QC Microbiology lab.
• Experience applying environmental monitoring techniques (air, water, surface, personnel).
• Experience in sterile gowning, aseptic techniques, clean room operations.
• Experience with core microbiology techniques (growth promotion, enumeration, gram stain, isolates).
• Experience performing bioburden testing of water.
• Knowledge of cGMP and QC processes.
• Experience with LIMS is a plus (MODA, LabVantage).
• Proficiency in MS Office and cross-functional communication.

Responsibilities

• Perform environmental monitoring of utilities and facilities, including air, gas, surface, water, and personnel monitoring.
• Perform endotoxin and sterility testing on final drug product and other compendial tests as needed.
• Readout, analyze, and report aerobic and anaerobic plate counts.
• Conduct media growth promotion testing, gram staining, and isolate preparation for microbial ID.
• Collaborate with internal/external partners to maintain GMP-compliant lab operations.
• Enter data into MODA LIMS, trend data, and assemble reports on findings.

Skills

Environmental monitoring

Microbiology

GMP

LIMS (MODA, LabVantage)

MS Office

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in Microbiology

Tools

MODA LIMS

LabVantage

Job description

ALTEN is seeking a QC Microbiology professional in South San Francisco to conduct environmental monitoring and microbiological testing in a GMP environment. You will perform air, water, surface, and personnel monitoring, endotoxin and sterility tests, and contribute to data trending and reporting.

The role requires a Bachelor's in Microbiology with 3+ years in QC microbiology, aseptic technique, and familiarity with LIMS such as MODA or LabVantage.