Associate Quality Control Quality Microbiology, Cell Therapy
$55,921–$83,881 year
On-site · Rockville, Maryland, United States
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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