Job Description
Job Description
Title: Quality Control Microbiologist
Location: Durham, North Carolina
Hire Type: Long-term Contract, Onsite
Pay Rate: $24.00/hour (W2, with full employee benefits)
Overview:
As a contract employee of Sterling, you are eligible to receive aFull Employee Benefits Package that includes paid time off, paid holidays, 3 medical plans to choose from, dental & vision plans, 401(k), and an Employee Stock Ownership (ESOP) plan.
Job Summary:
The QC Microbiology Analyst is responsible for performing microbiological testing to ensure product quality and compliance with FDA and GMP regulations. This role involves testing product and stability samples, maintaining accurate documentation, supporting investigations, and contributing to continuous improvement initiatives in a fast-paced medical device/diagnostics environment.
Job Duties:
- Perform microbiological testing on finished products, stability samples, and special test requests per SOPs.
- Prepare and manipulate microbial cultures and stocks using aseptic technique.
- Document and review test results for accuracy and compliance with GDP, GLP, GMP, and HSE requirements.
- Support audits by maintaining logbooks, calibration records, and laboratory cleanliness.
- Enter and manage data in the Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS).
- Assist with laboratory investigations and document invalid test results.
- Maintain training compliance with departmental processes and procedures.
- Follow PPE and safety protocols in all laboratory activities.
- Participate in continuous improvement initiatives and maintain 6S standards in lab areas.
- Perform additional duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Microbiology, Biology, Biochemistry, or related life science preferred.
- In lieu of a Bachelor’s Degree, will consider Associate’s Degree with 2+ years of relevant regulated industry experience (GMP preferred).
- Prior microbiology lab and sterile/aseptic technique experience preferred.
- Strong organizational, multitasking, and communication skills.
- Knowledge of microbiological testing, quality principles, and data entry/analysis software.
- Ability to problem solve and troubleshoot independently.
- Team-oriented with initiative to drive improvements.
- Ability to read and follow SOPs while maintaining safety and HSE compliance.
Company DescriptionSterling has helped build careers for thousands for professionals like yourself. Our expert recruiters support you at every step in the process and as a Best of Staffing company, Sterling provides exciting work with exceptional employers across the U.S.
Company Description
Sterling has helped build careers for thousands for professionals like yourself. Our expert recruiters support you at every step in the process and as a Best of Staffing company, Sterling provides exciting work with exceptional employers across the U.S.