Quality Control Microbiologist

Kelly Science, Engineering, Technology & Telecom; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative recruiting firm is seeking a Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist to join a dynamic team in Louisville. This role involves ensuring high-quality standards in a regulated QC environment, focusing on microbiological testing and operational excellence. The ideal candidate will have a strong educational background in life sciences and a passion for teamwork and continuous improvement. This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to an outstanding workplace culture while advancing your career in the biotechnology and pharmaceutical industries.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in a cGMP regulated QC environment.
• Strong understanding of Operational Excellence and Continuous Improvement.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine Quality Control laboratory work and microbiological testing.
• Assist in developing training materials and deliver training to staff.
• Support microbial excursion investigations related to manufacturing.

Skills

Quality Control

Microbiology

Environmental Monitoring

Operational Excellence

Team Collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Biochemistry

Bachelor’s degree in Molecular and Cellular Biology

Bachelor’s degree in Immunology

Bachelor’s degree in Biology

Job description

Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist @ Kelly Science | Innovative Recruiting Strategies

Quality Control Microbiology (Senior Analyst) – Louisville, CO

Type: 6-month contract (potential for extension)

Shift: 1st Shift, M-F

REQUIREMENTS

Specific responsibilities include:

• Demonstrates company values as part of a high-performing, people-focused, inclusive, and collaborative organization
• Performs and reviews routine Quality Control laboratory work, including environmental monitoring, clean utility sampling and testing, microbiological material qualification and maintenance, bioburden testing, endotoxin testing, compendial testing, and container closure integrity testing
• Generates and revises Quality Control documents according to established document management processes
• Assists in the development of training materials and independently delivers training to staff for QC programs, systems, and processes
• With management oversight, executes qualification/validation activities for QC laboratory equipment, instruments, and systems
• With management oversight, executes internal and external method establishment (e.g., qualify, validate, verify, transfer) protocols to ensure QC readiness for production activities
• Initiate and support microbial excursion investigations related to manufacturing plant monitoring programs (e.g., environmental monitoring, aseptic gowning, utility monitoring, etc.) through collaboration with other functions (Engineering, Manufacturing, MSAT, etc.)
• Applies and advances Operational Excellence/LEAN philosophy within the QC laboratories to ensure continuous improvement across all programs, processes, and systems
• Prepares, ships, and tracks samples to outside testing laboratories
• Provides additional support within the Quality organization, as needed

The successful candidate will have:

• Bachelor’s degree in Biochemistry, Molecular and Cellular Biology, Immunology, Biology, or other life science with 2+ years of experience working in a cGMP regulated QC environment. Equivalent combinations of education and experience will be considered.
• A passion for teamwork and unwavering commitment to purpose, team success, and contribution to an outstanding workplace culture
• An understanding of Operational Excellence/Continuous Improvement philosophies and experience with practical application in a regulated laboratory environment

Seniority level

Associate

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Analyst and Science

Industries

Biotechnology Research and Pharmaceutical Manufacturing