Quality Control Microbiologist – Frederick, MD

Austin Community College; Frederick (MD); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Frederick, MD is seeking a Quality Control Microbiologist to support cancer immunotherapy efforts. The candidate will perform and oversee microbiological testing including environmental monitoring, water testing, and microbial assays. A degree in Microbiology or related field is required along with relevant lab experience. Proficiency in MS Office and good communication skills are essential. This position offers a collaborative work environment in a fast-paced setting.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1+ years experience in Microbiology lab/Environmental Monitoring.
• Ability to gown for entry into Aseptic core and lift approximately 25 lbs.
• Knowledge of GMP, SOPs, and quality control processes.

Responsibilities

• Perform environmental monitoring of cleanrooms.
• Collect and test water samples per schedule.
• Review and approve final product release test results.
• Assist in investigations regarding out of specification results.

Skills

Microbiological techniques application

Aseptic techniques

Environmental monitoring

Interpersonal communication

Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint

Education

AA Degree in Microbiology or related field

HR Degree and 2+ years’ experience

Job description

Quality Control Microbiologist - Frederick, MD

• Working with the Quality Control team in supporting our efforts - cancer immunotherapy.
• This position provides Quality Control microbiological testing for clinical and commercial manufactured product, responsible forproduct 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
• HRDegree and 2+ years’ experience in Microbiology lab/Environmental Monitoring OR

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in the application of microbiological techniques such as environmental air monitoring, water testing, surface monitoring
• Experience in aseptic techniques and clean room operations
• Ability to gown for entry into Aseptic core and supporting areas, and lift approximately 25 lbs.
• Ability to pass vision exam for visual inspection
• Knowledge of GMP, SOPs and quality control processes for commercial manufacturing
• Proficient in MS Word, Excel, Power Point and other applications
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills are essential in this collaborative work environment
• Comfortable in a fast-paced small company environment with minimal direction and able to adjust workload based upon changing priorities
• Ability to be flexible with schedule, and work overtime as needed