Quality Analyst/ Microbiologist

Artech Information System LLC; Gaithersburg (MD); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading IT staffing company in Gaithersburg is seeking a qualified candidate for a position requiring a B.S. in a Scientific Field and experience in laboratory testing and data entry. You will perform analytical data entry, conduct environmental monitoring, and ensure compliance with cGMP. Ideal candidates should have technical knowledge of laboratory practices and strong mathematical abilities. This role offers exposure in a dynamic environment and the opportunity to work with advanced lab technologies.

Qualifications

• B.S. in a Scientific Field with coursework and labs in Microbiology.
• Knowledge of cGMP standards and procedures.
• Experience in data entry and maintaining lab records.

Responsibilities

• Perform data entry of analytical data into computer systems.
• Conduct environmental monitoring and collect cleaning verification samples.
• Test water and product samples for various parameters.
• Maintain accurate documentation and report findings.

Skills

Detail oriented

Data entry

Ability to follow SOPs

cGMP knowledge

Laboratory testing

Mathematical skills

Education

B.S. in a Scientific Field with coursework and labs in Microbiology

Tools

Excel

Word

Outlook

Explorer

Job description

Artech Information Systems is the #1 Largest Women-Owned IT Staffing Company in the U.S. and an employer of choice for over 7,500 consultants. We recruit world-class talent for IT, engineering, and other professional jobs at 70+ Fortune and Global 500 companies coast‑to‑coast across the U.S., India, and China. We are one of the fastest-growing companies in the US.

At the forefront of the staffing industry, Artech is a minority and women‑owned business enterprise (MWBE) committed to maximizing global workforce solutions on behalf of its clients. Artech's deep heritage, proven expertise and insightful market intelligence has secured long‑term partnerships with Fortune 500 and government clients seeking world‑class professional resources.

Job Description

Position Summary:

Responsibilities and experience may include the following: Data entry of analytical data. Data trending and archiving. Revise SOP's as needed. Read, understand and follow SOP's and comply with GMP's. Complete acquaintance with and understanding of the general and detailed aspects of the job, their practical applications to problems and situations ordinarily encountered. Complete understanding of the general and detailed aspects of the job, practical applications to problems and situations ordinarily encountered.

Additional Job Functions

• Accurately perform testing, maintain documentation and prepare reports in association with the performing of assays.
• Maintain supply levels for performance of assigned duties.
• Maintain accurate and updated lab records.
• Follow all safety regulations as indicated in the MedImmune Policies and Procedures and accepted lab practices.
• Detail oriented

List of duties

• Data entry of analytical data into computer systems.
• Sampling of WFI and purified water systems, clean steam and compressed gases.
• Perform Environmental Monitoring and collect cleaning verification samples.
• Testing of water and product samples including conductivity, bioburden, endotoxin, TOC, A280, water analysis, osmolality, biological indicators.
• Maintain lab instrumentation.
• Read, understand and follow SOP's and comply with GMP's.
• Logbook and Data archiving.
• Participate in QC project teams to accomplish effective results.
• Check expiration dates for media, reagents and logbooks
• Request new logbooks and update SOP manuals
• General lab cleaning, login and maintaining lab supplies
• Accurate preparation of laboratory solutions.

Typical Education

B.S. in a Scientific Field with coursework and labs in Microbiology.

Technical Knowledge

cGMP knowledge

Language Skills

Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one‑on‑one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.

Mathematical Skills

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and per cent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.

Reasoning Ability

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.

Computer Skills

Outlook, Explorer, Excel, Word

Qualifications

B.S. in a Scientific Field with coursework and labs in Microbiology.

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.