QC Microbiology Associate

Exciting QC Microbiology Analyst opening for a growing Cell & Gene Therapy organization!

Position Summary

• The Quality Control Microbiology Analyst (2^nd shift Wednesday-Saturday, 3:00PM-2:30AM) serves as a support role to clinical and/or commercial production.
• The QC Microbiology Analyst will perform environmental monitoring activities including, but not limited to, non-viable particulate testing, active air viable, passive air viable, surface viable, and personnel monitoring.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

Below is the summary of the role responsibilities. This is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, skills, efforts, requirements or working conditions associated with the role. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current job, management reserves the right to revise the job or to require that other or different tasks be performed as assigned with or without notice.

• Environmental monitoring in controlled rooms: perform Non-viable and viable monitoring, Active viable air, Personnel monitoring, Surface sampling, Passive air monitoring, Equipment EM monitoring. Perform plate reads and incubations
• Environmental Monitoring data review and EM trending
• Ensure equipment is properly maintained/calibrated and monitored in Vaisala system
• Initiate quality events in Veeva and triage events with outside departments
• Inventory Management of lab materials and instruments
• Shipping of test samples and equipment to contract laboratories for testing
• Maintain laboratory audit readiness/Good Laboratory housekeeping practices
• Any additional request, per management needs
• Complete all documentation according to written Standard Operating Procedures in accordance to Current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP) and Good Documentation Practices (GDP)
• Responsible for exhibiting professional behavior with both internal and external business associates that reflects positively on the company and is consistent with the company’s policies and practices.
• Embodies Minaris Advanced Therapies values and aligns daily actions with department and company culture.

Knowledge, Skills & Ability

• Knowledge of quality systems and ability to interpret Quality standards for implementation and review.
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Must be detail oriented, can multi-task, work in a team environment, and have the flexibility to adapt to company growth as well as its evolving responsibilities

Education & Experience

• BA/BS in a science or relevant field required or equivalent experience
• Minimum 0-2 years of experience or equivalent experience.
• Experience in Environmental monitoring or within the biopharmaceutical industry experience preferred.
• Proficient with computer software such as Microsoft Office, MODA/LIMS
• Must be flexible with Production schedule which may require coming in early or working later

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Allendale, NJ.

The pay range for this position is $29.78 - $29.78/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)

This is a fully onsite position in Allendale,NJ.

This position is anticipated to close on May 26, 2026.

About Actalent

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Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.

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