Quality Control Microbiology Tech - I*

The Fountain Group; Alameda (CA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

The Fountain Group is seeking a Quality Control Microbiology Tech for a prominent client in Frederick, MD. The role focuses on environmental monitoring and aseptic techniques in a GMP environment, with responsibility for maintaining clean lab areas and supporting manufacturing activities.

Requires an associate degree with 1+ years in microbiology or a fresh bachelor’s; experience with environmental monitoring and MS Excel is expected.

Qualifications

• Associates degree or bachelor’s in a related field with GMP/quality control exposure.
• Experience with environmental monitoring (air, water, surface) preferred.
• Familiarity with GMP, SOPs, and QC processes required.

Responsibilities

• Maintain clean, organized labs and perform environmental and utility monitoring, including sampling of manufacturing areas.
• Receive, inspect, quarantine, and store microbiological media; monitor biohazardous waste and coordinate safe disposal with EHS.
• Support validation, qualification, development and manufacturing activities; document work and ensure GMP/safety compliance.

Skills

Environmental Monitoring

Aseptic Technique

GMP Knowledge

Quality Control Processes

Education

Associate degree in Microbiology or related field

Bachelor's degree (fresh graduates considered)

Tools

MS Excel

Job description

We are a national staffing firm and are currently seeking a Quality Control Microbiology Tech for a prominent client of ours. This position is located in Frederick, MD, 21704. Details of the position are as follows:

Job Description

• Pay: $22.00/hr to start.
• 1- year contract with the possibility of extension or conversion based on budget and performance.
• Shift:
  • 2 shifts available
    • Day Shift: Sunday- Wednesday, 7:00am- 6:00pm
    • Swing Shift: Sunday- Wednesday, 3:00pm- 2:00am
• Position will mainly be responsible for maintaining clean, organized, and sanitized laboratory areas while performing environmental and utility monitoring activities, including sampling of classified manufacturing areas, utilities, and support systems.
• Responsibilities also include receiving, inspecting, quarantining, and storing microbiological media and supplies, monitoring biohazardous waste, coordinating safe disposal with EHS, and supporting validation, qualification, development, and commercial manufacturing activities.
• Position will also be responsible for maintaining GMP, safety, and environmental compliance, accurately documenting activities, collaborating with QC, Manufacturing, QA, and site functions, and supporting additional projects and assigned operational needs.

Qualifications

• Associates with 1+ years’ experience in Microbiology lab/ Environmental Monitoring or fresh bachelor’s degree is required.
• Experience with environmental monitoring, such as air, water, or surface testing is required.
• Experience with aseptic technique is required. Knowledge of GMP, SOPs, and quality control processes are required.
• Experience with MS Excel is required.