Quality Control (QC) Microbiology Lab Technician

Kelly Services; Englewood (CO); On-site; USD 34,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Kelly Services is seeking a Laboratory Technician – Quality Control in Englewood, CO on-site for a temporary six‑month assignment with potential for transition time. You will join a small, collaborative QC team supporting routine testing and environmental monitoring in a regulated laboratory.

Responsibilities include in‑process testing (pH, osmolality), bioburden and growth promotion testing, environmental monitoring in cleanrooms, water sampling, and recording results in Sapphire LIMS.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• 6–12 months of laboratory experience in Quality Control, microbiology, life sciences, or related scientific environment.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to accurately follow laboratory procedures and document results.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Perform in-process testing, including pH and osmolality measurements.
• Conduct bioburden testing, growth promotion testing, and plate reading.
• Execute environmental monitoring activities in cleanroom environments.
• Record samples, test results, and laboratory data using Sapphire LIMS and other laboratory systems.
• Support process validation activities and related projects.

Skills

Attention to detail

Written & verbal communication

Teamwork

Independent worker

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Laboratory Technician – Quality Control

Location: Englewood, CO – On-site

Pay: $25–$28 per hour

Schedule: Monday–Friday, day shift; approximately 7:45/8:00 AM start

Assignment: Temporary, approximately 6 months with potential for additional transition/overlap time

Kelly is seeking a Laboratory Technician – Quality Control for an exciting opportunity with a leading organization in the life sciences industry in Englewood, Colorado.

This is an excellent opportunity to gain hands‑on experience in a regulated laboratory environment while supporting Quality Control activities for products that make a meaningful impact.

What You’ll Do

As a Laboratory Technician supporting Quality Control, you’ll work as part of a small, collaborative QC team performing routine laboratory testing, environmental monitoring, and documentation activities. Responsibilities include:

• Perform in-process testing, including pH and osmolality measurements.
• Conduct bioburden testing, growth promotion testing, and plate reading.
• Execute environmental monitoring activities in cleanroom environments.
• Perform water sampling and other routine QC sampling activities.
• Support raw material release testing and maintain reference sample inventories.
• Record samples, test results, and laboratory data using Sapphire LIMS and other laboratory systems.
• Support process validation activities and related projects.
• Rotate responsibilities with other QC team members, including testing, sample distribution, and laboratory support activities.
• Maintain accurate laboratory documentation and records in accordance with SOPs, quality systems, and cGMP requirements.
• Participate in cross‑functional process improvement initiatives and project teams.Perform other laboratory duties as assigned.

Cleanroom Responsibilities

This position requires regular cleanroom work, including weekly entry into ISO Class 7 and ISO Class 8 environments for environmental monitoring and water sampling. Cleanroom activities may last up to approximately four hours.

Candidates must be comfortable following required gowning procedures, which may include changing into scrubs and wearing items such as coveralls, sterile hoods, boot covers, face masks, and hairnets.

The work environment is approximately 80% laboratory/cleanroom and 20% administrative/documentation activities.

What We’re Looking For

Required:

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• At least 6‑12 months of laboratory experience in Quality Control, microbiology, life sciences, or a related scientific environment.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to accurately follow laboratory procedures and document results.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team.

Preferred:

• Bachelor’s degree in Biology, Microbiology, Life Sciences, or a related discipline.
• 1–2 years of laboratory experience.
• Microbiology experience, including exposure to microbial growth, plate reading, or growth promotion studies.
• Experience working in a GMP/cGMP‑regulated environment.
• Previous cleanroom experience.
• Experience with LIMS or other laboratory data‑management systems.
• Academic microbiology or laboratory technician experience will be considered.
• Candidates do not need to have performed every listed test previously, as many responsibilities can be trained.
• A strong laboratory foundation, attention to detail, and willingness to learn are important.

Why This Opportunity?

• Competitive pay of $25–$28 per hour for an entry level role.
• Monday–Friday day‑shift schedule.
• Hands‑on experience in Quality Control and microbiology.
• Exposure to cleanroom operations and regulated manufacturing.
• Opportunity to build experience with environmental monitoring, in‑process testing, bioburden, growth promotion, and LIMS.
• Collaborative, team‑oriented laboratory environment.

An offer of employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background check. In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify their identity and eligibility to work in the United States and complete the required employment eligibility verification documentation upon hire.

As part of our promise to talent, Kelly supports those who work with us through a variety of benefits, perks, and work‑related resources. Please note: The following benefits reflect Kelly's general offerings. Eligibility may vary by assignment, location, and job type. Kelly offers eligible employees voluntary benefit plans including medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, term life, whole life, accident insurance, critical illness, a legal plan, and short‑term disability. As a Kelly employee, you will have access to a retirement savings plan, service bonus and holiday pay plans (earn up to eight paid holidays per benefit year), and a transit spending account. In addition, employees are entitled to earn paid sick leave under the applicable state or local plan.

Why Kelly Science & Clinical?

Kelly Science & Clinical is your connection to premier scientific and clinical companies looking to hire industry experts just like you. Our team creates expert talent solutions to solve the world’s most critical challenges. Every day, we match science professionals with dream jobs that fit their skills, interests, and career goals—it’s the way we think job searching should be. Nearly 100 percent of our science recruiters have a professional background and education in science, so we know a thing or two about the science market and how to get your expertise noticed.

About Kelly

Work changes everything. And at Kelly, we’re obsessed with where it can take you. To us, it’s about more than simply accepting your next job opportunity. It’s the fuel that powers every next step of your life. It’s the ripple effect that changes and improves everything for your family, your community, and the world. Which is why, here at Kelly, we are dedicated to providing you with limitless opportunities to enrich your life—just ask the 300,000 people we employ each year.

Kelly is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants regardless of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, or any other legally protected status, and we take affirmative action to recruit, employ, and advance qualified individuals with disabilities and protected veterans in the workforce. Requests for accommodation related to our application process can be directed to the Kelly Human Resource Knowledge Center. Kelly complies with the requirements of California’s state and local Fair Chance laws. A conviction does not automatically bar individuals from employment. Kelly participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.

Kelly may use AI-powered tools during the recruitment and hiring process. For full details, including how Kelly uses AI, your rights, and how to request a reasonable accommodation, visit the Recruitment Artificial Intelligence Notice (https://www.kellyservices.com/hubfs/myKelly/Resources/Employment_Policies/Recruitment-Artificial-Intelligence-Notice.pdf?hsLang=en) .

Kelly Services is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affluent Action employer. We welcome, value, and embrace diversity at all levels and are committed to building a team that is inclusive of a variety of backgrounds, communities, perspectives, and abilities. At Kelly, we believe that the more inclusive we are, the better services we can provide. Requests for accommodation related to our application process can be directed to Kelly’s Human Resource Knowledge Center. Kelly complies with the requirements of California’s state and local Fair Chance laws. A conviction does not automatically bar individuals from employment.