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Scientist I (12-Hour Overnight Shifts)

Melrose Park, IL💼 Full-time💰 $28–$28🗓 2026-07-30 → 2026-09-27

Core

Intermediate-level microbiological testing, environmental monitoring, and validation support in a Quality Control Microbiology department.

Role type

Scientist I (Quality Control Microbiology)

Builds

Production data for product release, validation studies, and environmental compliance reports.

Domain

Life Sciences / Pharmaceutical Manufacturing / Microbiology

Required skills

Microbiological test methods, Instrumentation maintenance, cGMP/GLP knowledge, Compendial methods, Environmental monitoring, Aseptic techniques, Microbial identification, SOP authoring, Data accuracy review, Root cause analysis, Equipment calibration

Preferred skills

Mentoring analysts, Investigative studies (OOS/OOT/OOL), Validation protocols, Bacterial Filter Retention studies, MALDI system troubleshooting

Technologies

KabiTrack, LIMS, Accugenix MALDI, SKAN isolators, Documentum

Responsibilities

Perform routine and non-routine microbiological testing of raw materials, in-process, and finished products; Schedule and execute environmental monitoring and sampling; Validate microbiological test methods and support product/process validations; Maintain and calibrate laboratory equipment; Author investigative studies and update SOPs; Mentor less experienced analysts; Ensure compliance with Health, Safety, Environment, and Quality Management Systems.

Seniority

Entry to Intermediate, hands-on IC

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