Job Description
About the job QC Microbiologist
QC Microbiologist
Location: Gulfport, MS (fully onsite; relocation required)
Pay: $28.00-$35.00/hour
About the Role We're looking for experienced QC Microbiologists to join a GMP-regulated pharmaceutical laboratory supporting the manufacture of human and veterinary drug products. This hands-on position involves microbiological testing of raw materials, in-process materials, finished products, environmental samples, and stability samples. Strong attention to detail, sound microbiological technique, and familiarity with cGMP practices are essential.
What You'll Do - Perform routine microbiological testing on raw materials, in-process materials, finished products, stability samples, water, and other samples
- Conduct environmental monitoring, including sampling, testing, documentation, and interpretation of results
- Perform microbial enumeration, microbial limits, bioburden, and other required assays
- Prepare culture media, reagents, and solutions; perform media sterilization and growth promotion/suitability testing
- Support microbial identification and related investigations
- Perform sterility, endotoxin, or other microbiological quality control testing as applicable
- Participate in method qualifications, validations, and transfers
- Operate, clean, and maintain laboratory equipment and instrumentation
- Accurately document lab activities, observations, and results per established procedures
- Review analytical and microbiological data for accuracy and compliance
- Investigate and troubleshoot unexpected results, test issues, or equipment problems
- Support lab investigations, deviations, change controls, and CAPAs
- Maintain lab cleanliness, organization, and contamination control
- Collaborate with Quality, QC, and Manufacturing teams
- Train and mentor newer laboratory staff as needed
What You'll Need - 3+ years of hands-on microbiology lab experience, ideally in a pharmaceutical, biopharmaceutical, veterinary pharmaceutical, or other GMP-regulated setting
- Practical experience with microbiological testing in a QC lab
- Experience in one or more of: environmental monitoring, microbial limits, bioburden, sterility testing, endotoxin testing, microbial identification, or water testing
- Working knowledge of cGMP laboratory practices
- Understanding of quality systems, including deviations, investigations, change controls, and CAPAs
- Strong aseptic technique and contamination control awareness
- Accurate documentation skills and strong written/verbal communication
- Solid organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple priorities
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Education & Experience - Degree in Microbiology, Biology, Biochemistry, or a related field preferred (equivalent hands-on experience considered)
- GMP-regulated pharmaceutical or life sciences lab experience strongly preferred
- Familiarity with laboratory information systems and Microsoft Office is a plus
Physical Requirements - Able to lift up to 50 lbs. as needed
- Able to stand, walk, or sit for extended periods (8+ hours/day)
- Able to work in a lab environment following safety and contamination-control procedures
Job Tags
Work at office, Relocation