Atrium

QC Microbiologist - 407674

East Stroudsburg, PA • Posted Yesterday
Onsite Full Time Staffing and Recruiting
Client Overview

Our client is a collaborative, professional lab facility overseen by established leaders with many years of hands-on experience. They boast a positive work environment facilitating success, with a common goal of creating safe and effective products for consumers. They are currently looking to add a QC Microbiologist to their team.

Salary/Hourly Rate

$21/hr - $24/hr

Position Overview

The company is seeking a detail-oriented QC Microbiologist to join a highly regulated manufacturing site housing labs and a production floor. This entry-level laboratory role focuses on microbial testing of in-process and finished goods, ensuring products meet regulatory and quality benchmarks before reaching consumers.

Responsibilities Of The QC Microbiologist

  • Conduct microbial testing on incoming raw materials, in-process batches, and finished goods.
  • Keep thorough, organized records of testing activities using digital systems and/or physical logbooks.
  • Evaluate and interpret microbiological results with attention to accuracy.
  • Communicate findings clearly to lab leadership and relevant departments.
  • Prepare growth media, conduct growth promotion testing, and log all related activities.
  • Safely dispose of biological waste and spent media per internal protocols.
  • Track and manage laboratory supply inventory.
  • Operate, calibrate, and maintain lab equipment, including autoclaves, and troubleshoot as needed.
  • Stay current on emerging tools and methods in microbiological testing.
  • Take on additional tasks as needed to support lab operations.

Required Experience/Skills For The QC Microbiologist

  • Foundational understanding of aseptic technique, media preparation, and culture handling.
  • Experience preparing media, maintaining cultures, and disposing of biological waste properly.
  • Capacity to work independently, following instructions and standard procedures to completion.

Preferred Experience/Skills For The QC Microbiologist

  • Familiarity with FDA, USP, EU, and ISO standards for microbial testing.
  • Comfortable working in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment with shifting priorities.
  • Working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.

Education Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Biology, Biochemistry, Microbiology, or another scientific field is required.

Benefits

  • Atrium Care Package available, upon eligibility (including healthcare plans, discount programs, and paid time off).

QC Microbiologist - 407674 in East Stroudsburg at Atrium

This position is listed as full time and onsite. It was posted yesterday.

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