Senior Microbiology QC Lab Analyst (GMP/USP)

Avantor; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Avantor is seeking a Senior Quality Control Lab Analyst to join our team in St. Louis, Missouri. This full-time, onsite role focuses on routine microbiology testing, data recording, and adherence to USP/EP guidelines.

You will prepare samples, analyze results, maintain equipment, perform endotoxin testing, and support method validation and environmental monitoring in a GMP environment. Collaboration with QA and production is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Biology, Chemistry, Biochemistry, or related science field.
• Minimum 3 years of microbiology laboratory experience; 5+ years preferred.
• Experience with Microsoft Office applications (Outlook, Teams, etc.) is required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct routine testing for microbial contamination (TPC, yeast/mold, specified pathogens, endotoxin).
• Prepare and process raw materials, in-process and finished products for microbiological testing.
• Analyze test results and document findings in notebooks or electronic systems.
• Maintain accurate records and ensure proper documentation of laboratory activities and events.
• Conduct validation and qualification of microbiological test methods, consumables and equipment.
• Operate and maintain autoclaves, incubators, laminar flow hoods, and identification systems.
• Ensure equipment calibration per schedules and perform environmental monitoring of lab and production areas.
• Maintain laboratory inventory and order consumables as needed.
• Lead investigations and report findings to Quality Control management.
• Assist with training of new/junior team members on laboratory processes.

Skills

GMP knowledge

Endotoxin testing

Regulatory requirements

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Biology, Chemistry, Biochemistry, or related science field

Tools

Biolog

BMU

MALDI-TOF

Job description

Avantor is seeking a Senior Quality Control Lab Analyst to join our team in St. Louis, Missouri. This full-time, onsite role focuses on routine microbiology testing, data recording, and adherence to USP/EP guidelines.

You will prepare samples, analyze results, maintain equipment, perform endotoxin testing, and support method validation and environmental monitoring in a GMP environment. Collaboration with QA and production is essential.