QC Microbiology Associate

Job Title: QC Microbiology Associate

Location: Allentown, PA

Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM

Pay Rate: Up to $27.00/hour

Type: Long-Term Contract with opportunity to go permanent

We are seeking a QC Analytical Lab Associate - Microbiology to join our Quality team in a GMP-compliant, regulated laboratory environment. This role is ideal for individuals with at least 1 year of lab experience and a background in Biology, Microbiology, or Pharmacy. You will play a vital role in microbiological testing, aseptic process validation, and environmental monitoring, supporting sterile product manufacturing and cleanroom compliance.

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  Perform Sterility Testing via direct inoculation in ISO 5 cleanroom using full aseptic gowning.

  
  
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  Conduct Bacterial Endotoxin Testing (BET) using the Kinetic Chromogenic method.

  
  
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  Prepare and autoclave TSB media, tools, and glassware for sterility and growth promotion testing.

  
  
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  Conduct Growth Promotion and pH Testing for in-house and commercial media.

  
  
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  Perform Gram staining and subculturing of microbial isolates.

  
  
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  Collect and prepare samples for bioburden and cytotoxicity testing.

  
  

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  Gown into production areas to perform viable and non-viable sampling (air, surface, and particulate).

  
  
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  Incubate and read environmental plates; document results according to GMP guidelines.

  
  
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  Trend and analyze environmental monitoring data to support compliance.

  
  

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  Participate in media fill validations and inspection of filled units.

  
  
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  Review compounding records (cleaning logs, line clearance forms, inventory sheets).

  
  
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  Verify raw materials and labeling; submit samples for identification or microbial analysis.

  
  
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  Maintain and review documentation to ensure compliance with ISO 9001 and internal SOPs.

  
  
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  Assist in equipment calibration, maintenance, and recordkeeping.

  
  
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  Help initiate and document deviations, CAPA, and complaint investigations.

  
  
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  Support internal and external audits and assist in maintaining quality records.

  
  

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  Associate or Bachelor's degree in Biology, Microbiology, Pharmacy, or related field (required)

  
  
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  At least 1 year of experience in a laboratory or GMP-regulated environment (required)

  
  
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  Strong knowledge of aseptic techniques and cleanroom gowning protocols

  
  
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  Familiarity with GMP documentation standards and laboratory safety practices

  
  
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  Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and the ability to follow SOPs

  
  
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  Comfortable working with biological samples, media, and sterilization tools (autoclaves, laminar flow hoods, etc.)

  
  

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  Regularly required to sit, talk, and use hands; occasional standing and lifting (up to 45 lbs)

  
  
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  Gowning and work within controlled cleanroom environments required

  
  

This role offers a valuable opportunity to develop your microbiology career while contributing to critical manufacturing operations that support pharmaceutical and healthcare products. You'll gain hands-on QC lab experience, work within a highly regulated environment, and be part of a team focused on quality, compliance, and patient safety.

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