What are the responsibilities and job description for the Quality Control Microbiologist position at TekWissen LLC?
Overview :
TekWissen group is a workforce management provider throughout the USA and many other countries in the world. Our client is a leading biotechnology company that combines technological expertise with world-class manufacturing and scientific insight to support the delivery of innovative medicines for a wide range of diseases. Specializing in pharmaceutical ingredients, bioscience, biopharmaceuticals, custom manufacturing, and cell and gene therapy, the company provides comprehensive services across the pharmaceutical, biotech, and life sciences sectors. It supports every stage of drug development, from early research to commercial production, and offers solutions in biologics, small molecules, and specialty ingredients. Committed to quality and innovation, the company serves as a critical partner in advancing therapeutic solutions and streamlining complex manufacturing processes, with a global presence that ensures access to scalable, flexible, and compliant technical expertise.
Job Title : QC Analyst II / Quality Control Analyst - Microbiology
Location : Houston, TX- 77047
Duration : 4 months
Job Type : Contract
Work Type : Onsite
Summary
The purpose of this role is to support the Quality Control, Microbiology Safety Team conducting bioburden, microbial enumeration, endotoxin, sterility testing, and other tests as needed. The individual in this role will support assays associated with QC-Microbiology / EM, assist with OOS investigations, and general upkeep of the microbiology department-controlled areas.
Key responsibilities :
- Performance of USP 61, USP 71, USP63, USP85 assays or validated alternatives
- Performance of growth promotion testing on liquid and agar media, for lot release, as well as for APS & AMT growth promotions
- Execution of BET (endotoxin) testing using the WinKQCL-1000 platform
- Perform and monitor rapid sterility testing using the BacT / Alert platform
- Performance of microbiological assays for media, raw material, process intermediates, and final drug product lot release
- Assistance with maintenance of the laboratories, inventory of consumables, and equipment maintenance
- Support Lab Investigation, system suitability failures, OOS excursions, and deviations
- Participate in change control actions : Revise procedures and draft qualification reports
- Maintain compliance with all required training
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications
TekWissen Group is an equal opportunity employer supporting workforce diversity.
