Associate Quality Control Quality Microbiology, Cell Therapy
$55,920–$83,881 year
On-site · Rockville, Maryland, United States
Job Summary
Associate Quality Control role supporting routine microbiological quality control activities (Rapid Sterility, Mycoplasma, Bioburden, Endotoxin, Growth Promotion, and Cell Aliquoting) under approved methods and cGMP/GDP expectations. Includes environmental monitoring in classified GMP spaces (non-viable and viable air sampling, surface viable sampling) while supporting aseptic processing areas. Additional responsibilities include incubation and enumeration of media plates and samples, processing plates for microbial identification via external laboratories, operating laboratory instruments per SOPs, and accurate data documentation in electronic systems following ALCOA+ principles. Also supports lab housekeeping, inventory management, sample logistics, investigations, and ongoing analyst training/qualification. Schedule: Wednesday through Saturday, 4 days of 10 hours. On-site in lab-based and cleanroom environment.
Required Qualifications
- Associate’s degree in Biological Sciences, Biology, Microbiology, or a related discipline with 2 years of experience, or Bachelor’s degree with 6 months of experience
- Ability to work on-site in a lab-based and cleanroom environment
- Understanding of core cGMP concepts, Good Documentation Practices, and laboratory compliance
- Ability to follow SOPs precisely, maintain accurate records, and escalate discrepancies in a timely manner
- Willingness and ability to become gown certified for Grade D, C, and B environments
- Flexibility to support the Wednesday to Saturday shift across four 10-hour days
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