Quality Assurance Professional

HireLifeScience; Charles City (IA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

HireLifeScience in Charles City, IA, seeks a Quality Control Technician specialized in bacteriology and immunology to perform routine testing of manufacturing and environmental samples under cGMP.

You will handle cultures, perform pipetting, dilutions, media preparation, and maintain records, with on-site training and adherence to safety and aseptic techniques.

Contractor role focused on following established procedures; opportunities to learn zLIMS and SAP during site onboarding.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Associate degree in biology, microbiology, biotechnology, chemistry, or related science preferred.
• Basic understanding of aseptic technique and contamination control.
• Ability to perform accurate pipetting and serial dilutions.
• Familiarity with microbiology culture handling or routine testing is preferred.
• Ability to follow written procedures and detailed documentation.
• Basic computer skills and willingness to learn LIMS and SAP.
• Ability to work safely in a regulated lab environment.
• Strong attention to detail and reliability.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine bacteriology and immunology assays on manufacturing and related samples.
• Handle microbiology cultures using aseptic technique.
• Perform pipetting, dilutions, sample prep, and other lab techniques.
• Prepare media, reagents, and testing materials.
• Conduct media fill inspections and equipment monitoring.
• Maintain testing schedules and monitor supplies.
• Complete laboratory records and documentation per cGMP.
• Clean and maintain equipment and work areas.
• Follow Quality Standards, procedures, and safety requirements.
• Provide basic support for laboratory investigations with escalation as needed.
• Learn and use QC software and site systems (zLIMS, SAP).
• Support routine lab activities within scope of position.

Skills

Aseptic technique

Documentation accuracy

Attention to detail

Safety compliance

Willingness to learn

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate degree in biology/microbiology/biotechnology/chemistry

Tools

zLIMS

SAP

Job description

Actual Job Title: Quality Control Technician, Bacteriology & Immunology

Position summary

The Quality Control Technician performs routine laboratory testing of manufacturing and environmental samples in support of Quality Control. The role focuses on hands‑on bacteriology and immunology testing, accurate documentation, and adherence to aseptic technique, cGMP requirements, safety practices, and site procedures. This is a technician‑level contractor position focused on following established procedures and completing routine laboratory activities. Training will be provided on site‑specific methods, systems, and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine bacteriology and immunology assays on manufacturing and related laboratory samples according to approved procedures.
• Handle microbiology cultures and samples using appropriate aseptic technique and contamination‑control practices.
• Perform pipetting, serial dilutions, sample preparation, and other routine laboratory techniques accurately and consistently.
• Prepare media, reagents, and other materials needed for testing.
• Conduct media fill inspections and equipment monitoring activities as assigned.
• Maintain testing schedules and monitor reagent and material supplies.
• Complete laboratory records and other documentation accurately and on time in accordance with cGMP requirements.
• Clean and maintain laboratory equipment, instruments, work areas, and facilities according to site procedures.
• Follow *** Quality Standards, policies, procedures, and safety requirements.
• Provide factual information and basic support for laboratory investigations, with escalation to qualified personnel when needed.
• Learn and use applicable QC software and site systems, including zLIMS and SAP, after training.
• Support routine laboratory activities and other duties within the scope of the position as assigned.

Required qualifications and skills

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Relevant laboratory coursework, an associate degree in biology, microbiology, biotechnology, chemistry, or a related science, or equivalent hands‑on laboratory experience is preferred.
• Basic understanding of aseptic technique and contamination control.
• Ability to perform accurate pipetting and serial dilutions.
• Familiarity with microbiology culture handling, media preparation, or routine laboratory testing is preferred.
• Ability to follow written procedures and complete detailed documentation accurately.
• Basic computer skills and willingness to learn laboratory and business systems.
• Ability to work safely in a regulated laboratory environment.
• Strong attention to detail, reliability, and willingness to learn.

Preferred experience

• Previous experience in a quality control, microbiology, bacteriology, immunology, pharmaceutical, animal health, food, or other regulated laboratory environment.
• Experience with cGMP documentation or laboratory information systems.
• Experience with immunology assays or microbiological testing methods.

Scope and level

This role performs routine testing and laboratory support activities using established procedures. It does not require independent method development, advanced data analysis, extensive project leadership, or ownership of complex investigations.