QC Microbiology Lab Associate — Product Release & Testing

West Pharmaceutical Services / Progressive Medical; Kinston (NC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

West Pharmaceutical Services is seeking a laboratory professional to perform routine and non-routine testing to support product release and plant operations, including environmental monitoring, water testing, and related laboratory functions.

You will execute incoming material testing, microbial identification with the WID-MID software, and help maintain cGMP compliance through data review, SOPs, and audits. Travel up to 5% is required.

Qualifications

• Associate’s or bachelor’s degree in biology, microbiology, chemistry.
• 1-3 years of experience in a similar role preferred.
• Experience in lab instrumentation preferred.
• Experience working in a lab or cGMP/pharmaceutical environment preferred.
• Proficiency in English; good verbal and written communication.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine and non-routine product release testing, including endotoxin, bioburden, particulates, and silicone.
• Support plant operations with environmental monitoring and water testing.
• Perform incoming material testing and growth promotion testing of culture media.
• Perform microbial identification using the WID‑MID software.
• Review laboratory data and assist with audits, SOPs, and qualifications.

Skills

Proficiency in English

Verbal and written communication

Education

Bachelor’s or Associate degree in biology/microbiology/chemistry

Tools

WID-MID software

Job description

West Pharmaceutical Services is seeking a laboratory professional to perform routine and non-routine testing to support product release and plant operations, including environmental monitoring, water testing, and related laboratory functions.

You will execute incoming material testing, microbial identification with the WID-MID software, and help maintain cGMP compliance through data review, SOPs, and audits. Travel up to 5% is required.