Microbiology Analyst

Job Title: QC Microbiology, Analyst ILocation: Westborough, MAZip Code: 01581Duration:6 MonthsPay Rate: $33.33/hrKeyword's: #Westboroughjobs; #Microbiologyjobs.Start Date: ImmediateJob Description:Essential Job Responsibilities:* Attire gowning for Grade B/A manufacturing areas and collect EM samples for viable air, non-viable particulates, and surface viable samples.* Perform QC testing of samples for bioburden, microbial identification, growth promotion, and Endotoxin analysis.* Receive manufacturing samples for QC analysis, ship samples to the contract labs testing, review data for lot disposition.* Read and Review routine EM plates, lab testing data, logbooks, and documents for product release and trend reports.* Understand and follow aseptic behavior, good laboratory and manufacturing practices, and documentation.* Author/update laboratory procedures, protocols, and help in EM data trend reports.* Support cleanroom qualification, gowning qualification, aseptic process qualification, and personnel monitoring for manufacturing activities.* Initiate non conformances for OOS results and work with the team to find a root cause and corrective actions.* Perform QC lab support activities like lab set up, housekeeping, instrumentation maintenance, and coordinate instrument calibration.Required:* B.S. degree in Biology/ or other life science related degree with 0-3 years of relevant industry experience in a quality control role. While working towards a completed B.S. degree, consideration will be given to associate degree in Biology or related life sciences with 2-5 years direct industry experience.* Excellent knowledge of Aseptic technique and common microbiological testing* Knowledge of relevant, compliance and guidance documents* Must be able to gown into cleanrooms in support of testing and manufacturing activities* Good documentation (ALCOA +) and data organization* Ability to work weekends is required; while most of the schedule will be during a standard work week, there will be regular weekend work.Interpersonal skills and ability to contribute to the success of a teamPreferred:* Proven history of working in a fast-paced team environment, time management, and meet deadlines.* Team player with the ability and willingness to support other colleagues in the Quality Control department. This support may include future cross training with analytical assays as needed* Models our Core Values: Bold, Caring, and Results-Driven - consistently exemplifies the culture we strive to create, operates with transparency, and earns trust.