Quality Control Analyst I

Microbiologics; Saint Cloud (MN); On-site; USD 29,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental insurance

Company-funded Health Savings Account

Life insurance and disability coverage

401(k) with company match

Tuition reimbursement and professional

bonus potential

Job summary

Microbiologics in St. Cloud, MN is seeking an entry-level Quality Control Analyst to join the Operations team. You will perform core QC testing on products, ensure traceability, and help evaluate packaging events to meet all specifications.

This role emphasizes teamwork, documentation, adherence to CLSI and regulations, and operating calibration instruments. A four-year microbiology degree or equivalent lab experience is preferred, with a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Four-year microbiology or related degree or equivalent work experience preferred.
• Practical biology laboratory experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform quality control testing per specifications on products.
• Operate automated and manual testing and troubleshoot as needed.
• Document results promptly and maintain traceability.
• Ensure instruments and reagents function correctly and perform QC checks.
• Identify out-of-spec results and notify supervisor per procedures.
• Maintain documentation within a Quality System and stay updated with CLSI and regulations.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Decision making

Critical thinking

Communication

Education

BSc in Microbiology or related field

Tools

Identification instrumentation

Enumeration equipment

Analytical instruments

Job description

Quality Control Analyst

We are currently looking to add a Quality Control Analyst to our Operations team in St. Cloud, MN. This entry‑level Lab position is responsible for performing core quality control testing and packaging event evaluations on Microbiologics products. All work must be conducted in accordance with applicable product specifications, policies, and procedures, with the goal of ensuring that only products meeting all Microbiologics acceptance criteria are approved for release.

About Microbiologics

At Microbiologics, we help safeguard the world's health by delivering trusted biological products and services. Our success is driven by people who win together, are driven to achieve, are brave, bold, and confident, and who care deeply about quality, compliance, and each other.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform quality control testing on Microbiologics’ products in accordance with appropriate specifications. Products include microorganisms and molecular items. Ensure identification and traceability of material.
• Performs automated and manual testing. Troubleshoots when necessary. Reports problems to their supervisor.
• Performs quality checks to ensure proper functioning of instruments, reagents and procedures.
• Operates testing equipment such as identification instrumentation, enumeration equipment, balance, applying logic and various analytical methods to determine results
• Recognize when results are out of specification and make appropriate notifications in accordance with procedures.
• Tests accurately and documents results in a timely manner according to company policies and procedures.
• Maintains familiarity with Microbiologics’ product inserts, and current Clinical and Laboratory Standards Institute (CLSI) and government regulations.
• Responsible for maintenance of documentation as it applies to a responsible and responsive Quality System regarding the provisions of quality assurance and laboratory service.

Values & Mindset

• Demonstrates Microbiologics' core values by leading collaboratively, driving results, acting with integrity, and investing in the success of others.
• Builds a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and operational excellence.
• Thrives in a fast-paced environment and embraces change as an opportunity for growth.

Technical & Professional Skills

• Ability to work in a multi-priority environment and adapt to changing processes
• Demonstrate good judgment and decision‑making skills.
• Ability to apply critical thinking skill and analytical methods to determine accuracy of results.
• Ability to understand and follow standard operating procedures (SOPs) and other technical documents or manuals, ensuring that products meet quality standards.

Collaboration & Communication

• Builds strong partnerships across Quality, Operations, Supply Chain, Facilities, and R&D.
• Communicates effectively with all teams.

Qualifications

• Four-year microbiology or related degree or equivalent work experience preferred.
• Practical biology laboratory experience preferred.

What can we offer you?

Meaningful work that supports global health and safety.

Collaborative, values-driven culture.

Opportunity to lead transformational manufacturing initiatives and develop a high‑performing engineering team.

We offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits package, including:

• Medical and dental insurance
• Company‑funded Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Life insurance and disability coverage
• 401(k) with company match
• Tuition reimbursement and professional development
• Bonus potential

A collaborative, team-oriented culture focused on growth

$21.23 – $23 based on education and experience