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Associate Quality Control Quality Microbiology, Cell Therapy

$55,921–$83,881 year

On-site · Rockville, Maryland, United States

Type
Full Time
Level
Entry Level
Education
Associates Degree
Company size
Enterprise

Job Summary

Support routine microbiological quality control activities (e.g., Rapid Sterility, Mycoplasma, Bioburden, Endotoxin, Growth Promotion, and Cell Aliquoting) under approved methods and cGMP/GDP expectations; perform environmental monitoring in classified GMP spaces (non-viable and viable air sampling, surface viable sampling) while supporting aseptic processing areas; incubate and enumerate media plates, process plates for microbial identification via external laboratories, and operate laboratory instruments per SOPs with data documented in electronic systems following ALCOA+; assist with lab housekeeping, inventory management, sample logistics, investigations, and ongoing analyst training and qualification; schedule is Wednesday through Saturday with four 10-hour days per week.

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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