Quality Control Microbiology Analyst

Job Summary

Our client, a leading biopharmaceutical company, is seeking a Quality Control Microbiology Analyst to join their team. This is an excellent opportunity for an early-career laboratory professional looking to gain valuable experience in a GMP-regulated pharmaceutical environment. You'll support commercial and clinical product release activities while working alongside an experienced and collaborative Quality Control Microbiology team.

This position is a 6-month contract position with strong potential for extension. This role is located 100% onsite in Berkeley, California.

This position is W-2 only. We do not work with third-party firms or C2C arrangements for this role.

Core Responsibilities

• Perform microbiological testing on commercial, clinical, and in-process samples to support product release
• Conduct growth promotion testing and other microbiological assays using aseptic technique
• Follow GMP guidelines, SOPs, regulatory requirements, and laboratory safety procedures
• Support method verifications for clinical and commercial products
• Maintain laboratory cleanliness, organization, and documentation
• Collaborate with the QC Microbiology team to meet testing and product release timelines
• Support occasional overtime, weekend, or holiday work as business needs require

Required Skills / Experience (Must-Haves)

• Bachelor's degree in Microbiology or a related Life Sciences field
• 1 years of laboratory experience
• Experience working in a GMP-regulated laboratory environment
• Hands-on microbiological testing experience using aseptic technique
• Strong understanding of SOPs and laboratory compliance
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong attention to detail and ability to prioritize multiple tasks

Preferred Skills / Experience (Nice-to-Haves)

• Pharmaceutical or biotechnology industry experience
• Product release testing experience
• Growth promotion testing experience
• Familiarity with USP and EP compendial testing requirements
• Method verification experience
• Experience supporting commercial and clinical products
• Leadership potential and a collaborative team mindset

Key Competencies & Behaviors

• Strong attention to detail
• Ability to learn quickly in a fast-paced laboratory environment
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Team-oriented with strong collaboration skills
• Adaptable and committed to producing high-quality work

Work Environment

• Location: Berkeley, CA
• 100% Onsite

Compensation & Benefits

• Pay Range: The approximate pay range for this position is between 21.00 and $31.00/hour. Please note that the pay range provided is a good faith estimate. Final compensation may vary based on factors including but not limited to background, knowledge, skills, and location. We comply with local wage minimums.
• Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance Plans
• Employee-Owned Profit Sharing (ESOP)
• 401(k) offered

About KellyMitchell

At KellyMitchell, our culture is world class. We're movers and shakers! We don't mind a bit of friendly competition, and we reward hard work with unlimited potential for growth. This is an exciting opportunity to join a company known for innovative solutions and unsurpassed customer service. We're passionate about helping companies solve their biggest IT staffing & project solutions challenges. As an employee-owned, women-led organization serving Fortune 500 companies nationwide, we deliver expert service at a moment's notice.

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