CareerPlan

Sr Associate I, Quality Control Microbiology

Research Triangle Park, NC, USFull-time$81k2026-10-08 → 2026-11-10
On-site

Core

Lead operational aspects of QC Microbiology laboratory, performing and training others on microbial testing of in-process drug substance, raw materials, and environmental monitoring.

Role type

Senior IC QC Microbiology Associate

Builds

In-process drug substance, raw materials, and environmental monitoring data for pharmaceutical manufacturing

Domain

Pharmaceutical manufacturing / Microbiology

Required skills

Microbiology testing, aseptic techniques, LIMS, GMP compliance, data integrity, statistical analysis, document control, environmental monitoring, utility sampling

Preferred skills

Utilities monitoring, training experience, Veeva/Kneat proficiency, GMP/GLP/GDP knowledge, compendial test methods, microbial ID systems, LEAN lab, Six Sigma

Technologies

LIMS, Veeva, Kneat, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, MALDI, MicroSeq

Responsibilities

Perform microbiology testing (bioburden, endotoxin, plate reading, identification), conduct routine environmental monitoring, collect and process utility samples, review test data in LIMS, prepare quarterly EM/UM reports, troubleshoot complex assays, perform investigations, maintain laboratory cleanliness and equipment readiness

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC