Quality Control Microbiologist

ACL Digital; Frederick (MD); On-site; USD 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

ACL Digital in Frederick, MD is seeking a QC Microbiology Technician to join our Quality Control team in a new cell therapy production center. This role focuses on microbiological testing of clinical and commercial products, including environmental monitoring and data review of test results.

The position requires 1+ years in Microbiology or 2+ years with HS, and offers day shifts Sun-Wed 7am–6pm with pay between $20 and $22 per hour on a W2 basis.

Qualifications

• AA Degree and 1+ years’ experience in Microbiology lab/ Environmental Monitoring.
• HS Degree and 2+ years’ experience in Microbiology lab/ Environmental Monitoring.
• Experience with environmental monitoring and routine lab maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Perform environmental monitoring of cleanrooms
• Collect water samples and test on schedule
• Perform and review microbiological assays such as Gram Stain, Endotoxin, Sterility, Microbial Identification, Growth Promotion, Bioburden and Plate Reading
• Review final product release test results
• Assist investigations and deviations related to micro procedures
• Maintain lab equipment and spaces

Skills

Gram Stain

Endotoxin Testing

Sterility Testing

Microbial Identification

Growth Promotion

Bioburden

Plate Reading

Education

Associate degree in Microbiology

High School Diploma

Job description

Type of Work: Only on W2 basis

Description:

** SHIFT - Sun-Wed 7am to 6pm **

Summary

• We are seeking a highly motivated individual to join us as a QC Microbiology Technician in our new commercial cell therapy production center located in Frederick, MD.
• You will work with the Quality Control team in supporting our efforts in this exciting new area of cancer immunotherapy. This position provides Quality Control microbiological testing for clinical and commercial manufactured product, responsible for product testing, microbial growth promotion testing, utility testing and environmental monitoring.

Responsibilities (include but are not limited to):

• Perform environmental monitoring of cleanrooms
• Collect water samples to ensure all sample collected per schedule and tested on time
• Perform and review microbiological assays such as Gram Stain, Endotoxin, Sterility, Microbial Identification, Growth Promotion, Bioburden and Plate Reading
• Perform and review visual inspection of final product
• Data entry and trend data as needed and prepare slides for management
• Assist in investigations regarding out of specifications (OOS) results, address and manage deviations related to micro procedures.
• Routine maintenance of lab equipment and lab spaces
• Review and approve all final product release test results
• Perform other duties as required

Basic Qualifications:

• AA Degree and 1+ years’ experience in Microbiology lab/Environmental Monitoring OR
• HS Degree and 2+ years’ experience in Microbiology lab/Environmental Monitoring OR

The pay rate ranges from $20/hr - $22/hr. on W2