Quality Control Microbiologist EM

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Job Title: Quality Control MicrobiologistJob Description
Join our new commercial cell therapy production center in Frederick, MD as a Quality Control Microbiologist.

You will collaborate with the Quality Control team to support our efforts in cancer immunotherapy.

This role involves microbiological testing for commercially manufactured products, including product testing, utility testing, and environmental monitoring.
Responsibilities

+ Perform environmental and utility monitoring and sampling as a primary function.

+ Conduct routine and non-routine inspection of media fill samples, collection, and testing of media, final products, validation-related, and critical utility samples according to SOPs.

+ Receive, quarantine, and store purchased microbiological media pending laboratory release.

+ Monitor biohazardous waste and coordinate its removal with qualified safety personnel.

+ Participate in validation and commercial/developmental manufacturing activities.

+ Review and issue Environmental Notifications based on raw data and validated electronic data acquisition systems.

+ Represent Quality Control in site meetings for areas of specialization.

+ Support testing of solid oral dosage, packaging component testing, raw material, and sterile product testing.

+ Troubleshoot standard instrumentation and test methods.

+ Perform activities in support of final product release testing, such as tests for endotoxin, sterility, and particle isolation, and raw material testing, such as media growth promotion.

+ Support environmental monitoring, including surface viable air, non-viable air, and personnel monitoring.

+ Conduct bioburden testing of water and products, and viable/non-viable particle and moisture testing of compressed gases/air.

Essential Skills

+ 2+ years of relevant experience with a High School diploma, or a BS degree, or a degree in a related field.

+ Experience in quality control, microbiology, and environmental monitoring.

+ Proficiency in EMPQ, gas, and water testing.

+ Knowledge of GMP, cleanroom, aseptic techniques, bacteria, air sampling, and water sampling.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

+ Prior experience in biopharmaceutical or pharmaceutical industry.

+ Prior laboratory experience.

+ Basic knowledge of current Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) and Good Laboratory Practices (GLPs).

+ Familiarity with general microbiology techniques such as gram staining, aseptic technique, and plate streaking.

+ Knowledge of USP and other regulatory requirements.

+ Understanding of HPLC and UPLC systems.

+ Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.

+ Ability to work effectively in a team environment.

+ Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.

+ Proficiency with MODAL/LIMS.

+ Technical training on environmental monitoring of facility and utility systems.

Work Environment
Work within a GMP Manufacturing Suite, utilizing various technologies and systems relevant to the field.

The role requires adherence to standard safety and cleanroom protocols.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract position based out of Frederick, Maryland.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $30.00 - $36.00/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 Frederick,MD.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Oct 28, 2025.
About Actalent
Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions.

We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market.

With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com (%20actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com) for other accommodation options.

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