CareerPlan

QC Analyst I, QC - Micro & EM(2nd Shift)

The Hearth - Columbus, OHFull-time2026-10-19 → 2026-11-10

Core

Supporting contributor to the Environmental Monitoring (EM) program ensuring compliance with GMP standards in aseptic manufacturing environments.

Role type

QC Analyst I (Microbiology & Environmental Monitoring)

Builds

Aseptic manufacturing environment compliance and sterile product safety

Domain

Biologics / Gene Therapy / Pharmaceutical Manufacturing

Deliverable

physical/clinical work

Required skills

GMP principles, aseptic sampling, microbial testing (Gram-stain, Endotoxin, Bioburden), data trending (JMP, LIMS), root cause analysis, sterile gowning

Preferred skills

Aseptic techniques, GMP environment experience, environmental monitoring activities, microbial testing experience

Technologies

JMP, LIMS

Responsibilities

Perform EM sampling (air, surface, personnel) inside sterile manufacturing areas; Conduct microbial testing including Gram-stain, Growth promotion, Endotoxin, Bioburden, Osmolality, pH; Support trending of EM data using software; Support investigations to determine root cause of OOS; Train junior staff in laboratory skills and scheduling EM sampling; Participate in Media Fill/Aseptic Process Simulations (APS) qualifications

Seniority

Entry-level to Junior, hands-on IC