QC Scientist I

Overview

Perform microbiology QC testing on finished products, ensure compliance with SOPs and regulations.

Key Responsibilities

• gmp compliance
• microbiology testing
• stability testing
• documentation control
• sop management
• product release

Tasks

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

Requirements

• microbiology
• qc/qa
• sap
• fda
• biology degree
• teamwork

What You Bring

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

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Benefits

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

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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