Associate Quality Control Quality Microbiology, Cell Therapy

In this role, you will support routine microbiological quality control activities such as Rapid Sterility, Mycoplasma, Bioburden, Endotoxin, Growth Promotion, and Cell Aliquoting under approved methods and cGMP/GDP expectations. You will also perform environmental monitoring in classified GMP spaces, including non-viable and viable air sampling and surface viable sampling, while supporting aseptic processing areas. Additional responsibilities include incubation and enumeration of media plates and samples, processing plates for microbial identification through external laboratories, operating laboratory instruments in accordance with SOPs, and documenting data accurately in electronic systems following ALCOA+ principles. This position also supports lab housekeeping, inventory management, sample logistics, investigations, and ongoing analyst training and qualification.

This role will support the schedule of Wednesday thru Sat shift with 4 / 10 hour days each week.

Minimum Requirements

• Associate’s degree in Biological Sciences, Biology, Microbiology, or a related discipline with 2 years of experience, or Bachelor’s degree with 6 months of experience
• Ability to work on-site in a lab-based and cleanroom environment
• Understanding of core cGMP concepts, Good Documentation Practices, and laboratory compliance
• Ability to follow SOPs precisely, maintain accurate records, and escalate discrepancies in a timely manner
• Willingness and ability to become gown certified for Grade D, C, and B environments
• Flexibility to support the Wednesday to Saturday shift across four 10-hour days

Preferred Background

• Experience in a pharmaceutical, biotech, or related academic setting
• Exposure to QC microbiology, cGMP environments, or regulated documentation
• Familiarity with LIMS systems such as MODA, 1Lab, or similar platforms
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively across teams in a dynamic, evolving environment
• Enthusiasm for learning new technical skills and expanding responsibilities over time

Apply Now

If you are excited to grow your microbiology career in a role that directly supports product quality, patient safety, and regulatory compliance, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today and bring your skills, curiosity, and quality mindset to this impactful opportunity.

The annual base pay (or hourly rate of compensation) for this position ranges from $ 55,920.80 - $83,881.20. Our positions offer eligibility for various incentives—an opportunity to receive short-term incentive bonuses, equity-based awards for salaried roles and commissions for sales roles. Benefits offered include qualified retirement programs, paid time off (i.e., vacation, holiday, and leaves), as well as health, dental, and vision coverage in accordance with the terms of the applicable plans.

Date Posted

03-Jun-2026

Closing Date

17-Jun-2026

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