Junior Microbiologist

Join a leading global bio-pharmaceutical company specializing in generic sterile injectable manufacturing as an Environmental Monitoring Analyst I. This role involves participating in the Environmental Monitoring Team responsible for the viable and non-viable monitoring of manufacturing areas, including air, water, and surface sampling. The job includes logging samples in a proprietary LIMS and adhering to cGMP documentation practices. Analysts will also handle water, product, and commodity samples and perform bioburden testing.

Responsibilities

• Conduct viable and non-viable environmental monitoring of manufacturing areas.
• Log samples in a proprietary LIMS and adhere to cGMP documentation practices.
• Process water, product, and commodity samples and perform bioburden testing.
• Assist Supervisors in training new hires and integrating them into the pharmaceutical industry.
• Act as an interim lead for the supervisor as needed.
• Participate in process improvement initiatives.
• Perform bioburden testing on water and pharmaceutical product samples.
• Test commodities for non-viable or viable particulates.

• Bachelor's degree in Microbiology, Biology, or related life science field with 0-1 years of pharmaceutical industry experience in environmental monitoring.
• Associates degree or HS diploma with 1-2 years of environmental monitoring experience in the pharmaceutical industry.
• Experience in gowning and sampling in an aseptic manufacturing environment.
• Familiarity with LIMS and MODA sample tracking system.
• Knowledge of cGMP manufacturing and clean room practices.
• Understanding of aseptic lab processing and bioburden testing.

• Experience with pharmaceutical lab setup.

The role operates within a pharmaceutical manufacturing environment, requiring interaction with both the manufacturing floor and the laboratory. The position involves 80% work in the manufacturing areas for sampling and 20% in the lab. The work schedule is on a day shift with a 2,2,3 rotating pattern from 7am to 7pm. Gowning is necessary due to working in Grade A, B, C, and D classified areas, and candidates must be comfortable with gowning in tight spaces without makeup, fake nails, or jewelry. The team comprises 45-50 people split across day and night shifts, with analysts working in teams of 5-8 under four supervisors.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Greenville, NC.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $23.00 - $25.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job
classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be
subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits
available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Greenville,NC.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Dec 16, 2025.

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Salary : $23 - $25