QC Microbiology Associate

Randstad USA; Norwood (MA); On-site; USD 59,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

4‑day work week

Mentorship and career development

Onsite facility

Job summary

Randstad USA in Norwood, MA is seeking a QC Microbiology Associate I – Environmental Monitoring & Critical Utilities to support clinical and commercial manufacturing operations on-site. The role focuses on environmental monitoring, WFI sampling, and gas sampling in a GMP environment.

Shifts run Wednesday to Saturday, 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM with a 4-day, 10-hour work week and 15% shift differential. Ideal for STEM grads with hands-on QC microbiology experience and strong collaboration skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a STEM field (0+ years of GMP QC lab experience).
• Hands-on familiarity with particle counters, viable air samplers, gas equipment, and aseptic techniques.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine environmental monitoring, including EMPQs, and sampling for WFI and compressed gas.
• Manage data entry, review, and trending using LIMS; support Deviations, CAPAs, and Change Controls.

Skills

Particle counters

Viable air samplers

Gas equipment

Aseptic techniques

LIMS

SAP

eQMS

MS Office

GMP guidelines

Communication

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's in STEM

Tools

LIMS

SAP

eQMS

MS Office

Job description

Join a High-Growth Biotech Leader in Norwood, MA!

Are you a passionate STEM graduate looking to jumpstart or advance your career in Quality Control Microbiology? We are seeking a dedicated QC Microbiology Associate I (Environmental Monitoring & Critical Utilities) to join a dynamic, transformational team supporting clinical and commercial manufacturing operations.

If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and want to make a real impact on groundbreaking operations, this is the opportunity for you!

Position Details

• Role: QC Microbiology Associate I – Environmental Monitoring & Critical Utilities
• Location: Norwood, MA (100% Onsite)
• Schedule: Wednesday to Saturday | 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM (Enjoy a 4-day, 10-hour work week with 3 days off!)

What You’ll Do

In this role, the [Contingent] Quality Control Microbiology Associate I will perform routine environmental monitoring and critical utility (WFI and Gas) Sampling at Client’s Norwood, MA manufacturing facilities in support of both Clinical and Commercial Manufacturing Operations.

Shift: Wednesday to Saturday 10AM to 8PM (15% shift differential).

• Core Operations: Conduct Environmental Monitoring (Routine, In-Process, and EMPQs), Water for Injection (WFI) sampling, and compressed gas sampling.
• Data & Systems: Manage data entry, review, and trending using LIMS, and support quality system records (Deviations, CAPAs, Change Controls).
• Lab Engagement: Maintain lab equipment, troubleshoot test methods, revise SOPs, and participate in continuous improvement initiatives and audits.
• Collaboration: Partner with cross-functional and external labs for sample coordination and testing.

What You’ll Bring

• Education & Experience: Bachelor’s degree in a STEM field (0+ years of experience in a GMP QC laboratory setting focusing on microbiology).
• Technical Skills: Hands‑on familiarity with particle counters, viable air samplers, gas equipment, and aseptic techniques.
• Software Proficiency: Experience with LIMS, SAP, eQMS, and MS Office.
• Regulatory Knowledge: Solid foundation in GMP guidelines (FDA, EU, ICH) and general laboratory instrumentation.
• Mindset: Solid communication skills, great organizational habits, and a collaborative, curious, and relentless drive to learn and contribute.

Why Apply?

• 4-Day Work Week: Optimize your work-life balance with standard 3-day weekends.
• Career Development: Gain hands-on experience in a state-of-the-art facility with direct mentorship and real-time collaboration.
• Mission-Driven Culture: Join a vibrant, drug/smoke-free onsite team that values bold ideas and continuous learning.

salary: $43 - $43.06 per hour

shift: First

work hours: 10 AM - 8 PM

education: High School

The essential functions of this role include:

• working weekends

Skills

• microbiology (1 year of experience is required)
• Quality Control (1 year of experience is required)
• GMP (1 year of experience is required)
• aseptic techniques
• Microsoft Office (2 years of experience is required)
• particle counters (1 year of experience is required)
• viable air samplers (1 year of experience is required)
• gas equipment (1 year of experience is required)

Qualifications

• Years of experience: 1 year
• Experience level: Entry Level

Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.

Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc.

In addition, Randstad offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).

This posting is open for thirty (30) days.

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Experience

• Entry Level
• 1 year

Education

• High School (required)