Job Title: QC Microbiology Analyst

Job Description

We are seeking a detail-oriented QC Microbiology Analyst to join our team. This role involves environmental monitoring within a clean room or GMP environment. The ideal candidate will have experience in microbiological sampling, personnel sampling, and surface plating, and will be proficient in using the MODA database for data management. This position offers a fantastic opportunity to enter a fast-growing biotechnology company within the Car-T and cell therapy industry.

Responsibilities

• Conduct environmental monitoring in a clean room or GMP environment.
• Perform microbiological sampling, personnel sampling, and surface plating.
• Work with the MODA database for data entry and management.
• Participate in extensive environmental monitoring training.
• Monitor equipment and ensure proper functioning.
• Analyze and read plates post-incubation.
• Test for active air viables, passive air viables, and surface viables.

Essential Skills

• Minimum of 1 year of environmental monitoring experience.
• Experience working in an aseptic or GMP environment.
• 3-4 years of experience in sampling, personnel monitoring, and surface plating.
• Proficiency in aseptic techniques and basic microbiology knowledge.
• Experience with air and water samples, surface plating, and environmental monitoring.
• Familiarity with cleanroom standards, SOPs, cell culture, quality control, swabbing, microbiology, and ISO standards.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related scientific field.
• Proficiency in microbiology techniques.
• Gowning certification.
• Experience in cleaning, incubation, subculturing, working with microorganisms, plating, cell counts, and gram staining.

Work Environment

The QC Microbiology Analyst will work within a clean room aseptic environment, requiring gowning qualification. The role involves a shift schedule from Wednesday to Saturday, 2nd shift (3:30 pm to 2 am). Initial training will be conducted on the first shift from Monday to Friday, 8 am to 4:30 pm, for 4-6 weeks.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $30.00 - $30.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Allendale,NJ.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Apr 30, 2025.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through:

• Hiring diverse talent
• Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection
• Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes
• Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.

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