Quality Control Analyst I (Environmental Monitoring / QC Testing)
Key Responsibilities
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Perform environmental monitoring (EM) in classified cleanroom areas (ISO 7), including air, surface, and personnel monitoring.
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Conduct QC testing using standard laboratory equipment (balances, pipettes, pH meters, UV/Vis spectrophotometers, plate readers, etc.).
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Execute microbiological assays, bioburden testing, microbial limits testing, and microorganism identification and trending.
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Support utilities testing and cleanroom compliance activities.
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Perform cell culture–based microbial or molecular assays as needed.
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Maintain, calibrate, and troubleshoot general QC laboratory equipment.
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Document results in accordance with cGMP, SOPs, and data integrity standards.
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Report OOS/OOT results promptly and support associated investigations.
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Assist with method transfers, equipment qualifications, and audit readiness activities.
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Participate in documentation updates, including SOPs, forms, and protocols.
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Support routine laboratory operations such as glassware washing, autoclaving, inventory, and housekeeping.
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Collaborate cross-functionally to resolve technical or testing-related issues.
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Perform additional QC tasks as assigned.
Qualifications
Basic Requirements
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High school diploma with 4+ years of experience in a cGMP laboratory environment, OR
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AS degree in microbiology, biochemistry, molecular biology, or a related field with 2–4 years of experience, OR
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BS degree in a relevant scientific discipline with 0–2 years of industry experience.
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Hands-on environmental monitoring experience is required or strongly preferred.
Preferred Experience
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Experience in microbiological testing in a regulated pharmaceutical or biotechnology environment.
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Familiarity with LIMS, electronic documentation systems, and standard software such as MS Word, Excel, and Outlook.
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Experience working in cleanroom environments.
Working Conditions
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Ability to lift up to 40 lbs.
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May require carrying a company-issued device for off-shift alerts.
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Must be able to gown into ISO 7 classified cleanroom areas.
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