QC Scientist I

Overview

Perform microbiology QC testing of finished medical device products.

Key Responsibilities

• sop management
• microbiology testing
• stability testing
• compliance review
• gmp monitoring
• customer coordination

Tasks

-Establish and maintain SOP criteria for inspection and testing. -Collaborate with Customer Service Representatives to achieve on-time product releases. -Support all company policies and participate in achieving department goals. -Participate in the continuous improvement program within the department. -Perform and interpret microbiology testing, including growth promotion, biochemical assays, and Antimicrobial Susceptibility Testing (AST). -Execute Stability Study testing in accordance with Quality Assurance (QA) requirements. -Review and maintain product compliance specifications and documentation control. -Assist in maintaining standards according to GMP and ISO regulations. -Exercise and monitor Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) compliance in the work environment.

Requirements

• microbiology
• quality control
• fda regulations
• sap
• microsoft office
• biological sciences

What You Bring

-Adaptability to learn new procedures while maintaining a scientific and objective approach. -Gain proficiency on all performance benches and document testing results to determine product disposition. -Experience in quality control and microbiology. -Experience in related QC/QA or microbiology laboratory work. -Availability to work weekend shifts when needed. -Ability to manage multiple tasks in an organized manner. -Familiarity with FDA regulations for medical devices. -Intermediate computer skills, including experience with Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Experience with SAP is a plus. -Excellent verbal and written skills in English. -Self-motivated, highly responsible, and possessing a good teamwork spirit. -Possess at least a four-year degree in biological sciences with coursework in microbiology, including laboratory experience, or a four-year degree with 5+ years of microbiology lab experience. -Effective communication skills with various departments regarding quality testing parameters. -Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.

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Benefits

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

About Actalent

-Born in July 2021 by merging Aerotek’s engineering & sciences arm with EASi, Actalent emerged as a focused engineering-and-science partner. -Backed by Allegis Group, it drives scale and speed to market via contract, managed, and technical services. -Headquartered in Maryland with global reach, it deploys specialized teams across North America, Europe, and APAC on Fortune 500 projects. -Typical engagements span EV design, vaccine development, lab services, clinical research, and infrastructure systems. -Expertise covers a wide spectrum: aerospace, defense, healthcare, manufacturing, software systems, environmental and civil engineering.

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