QC Microbiologist

**Analyst I - QC Microbiology (Contract)** **Location:** West Chester, OH **Employment Type:** Contract (6-12 months with possibility of extension or conversion) **Pay Rate:** $30-$32, depending on experience **Position Summary** The Analyst I, QC Microbiology contract role supports a Quality Control Microbiology department by performing quality-related activities for pharmaceutical products. Responsibilities include documenting and executing microbiological testing on a variety of sample types such as raw materials, in-process and finished products, stability samples, water, gas, and environmental samples, in compliance with cGMP requirements. **Key Responsibilities** + Read, interpret, and follow SOPs (Standard Operating Procedures) and technical documentation. + Author, review, and revise SOPs and work instructions supporting cGMP manufacturing of commercial products. + Complete required training and assist with training other personnel as needed. + Perform troubleshooting activities related to QC microbiology processes and data. + Gather, organize, and communicate operational and quality-related information to cross-functional teams. + Participate in and facilitate team meetings to discuss progress, initiatives, and issues. + Actively support investigations related to QC processes, including sampling, deviations, and testing impacts. + Assist with coordinating activities among internal support groups. + Analyze data trends to identify root causes, propose corrective actions, and recommend process improvements. + Author and maintain quality records including Deviations, CAPAs, and Change Controls. + Identify and implement temporary and permanent solutions to quality or process issues. + Escalate issues that fall outside of established SOPs to appropriate leadership. + Collect, track, and report metrics related to QC microbiology operations. + Monitor equipment and systems for performance and potential issues. + Perform gowning and wear sterile garments and PPE as required. + Serve as a subject matter expert (SME) within assigned systems or processes. + Perform logbook reviews to ensure data integrity and compliance. + Lead or participate in continuous improvement and process optimization initiatives. + Utilize systems such as MAXIMO and/or other CMMS tools to support equipment and maintenance coordination. + Support regulatory inspections and audits, including interactions with regulatory agencies when required. + Coordinate qualification and validation-related activities. + Perform routine sampling of facility utilities (e.g., water, gases). + Recommend compliance solutions and risk mitigations to management. + Participate in interdepartmental meetings to support cross-functional coordination. **Qualifications** + Bachelor's degree in Biology, Microbiology, or a related scientific discipline. + Minimum of 2 years of laboratory experience in the pharmaceutical or biotechnology industry. + Prior experience supporting microbiological testing in a sterile manufacturing environment. 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