Lead QC Microbiologist – Second Shift
Eurofins•Rensselaer, NY
•$30 - $35•Onsite
About The Position
The Lead QC Microbiologist – Second Shift is a hands-on leadership role responsible for performing routine QC microbiology testing while supporting, training, and guiding a team of analysts in a cGMP-regulated environment. This role plays a key part in environmental monitoring programs, laboratory investigations, and daily laboratory operations while ensuring compliance, data integrity, and team performance.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Life Sciences or a related scientific discipline (or equivalent relevant experience)
- Minimum of 3 years of hands-on microbiology experience in an industry cGMP environment
- Demonstrated leadership or lead-level experience
- Strong documentation, organizational, and communication skills
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment
- Authorization to work in the United States without sponsorship
Nice To Haves
- Experience working with LIMS
- Familiarity with environmental monitoring, water systems, and clean utilities
- Experience supporting audits and laboratory investigations
Responsibilities
- Perform all routine QC microbiology testing and activities
- Conduct environmental monitoring and compressed gas sampling of controlled environments
- Collect water and clean steam samples from manufacturing systems
- Support laboratory operations, including inventory management and stocking of media, reagents, and supplies
- Execute and document laboratory investigations and reports
- Utilize LIMS to track samples, testing activities, and results
- Schedule and coordinate routine testing activities (weekly, monthly, quarterly)
- Adhere to all safety, quality, and cGMP requirements
- Meet physical job demands, including lifting up to 25 lbs., standing/walking for extended periods, and handling laboratory equipment
- Support and monitor performance of a team of QC microbiology analysts
- Participate in onboarding and training of new and existing employees
- Perform peer review of laboratory data and documentation
- Assist with coordinating equipment maintenance and calibration activities
- Participate in interview participation as needed
- Support overtime and weekend coverage as required
Benefits
- comprehensive medical coverage, dental, and vision options
- Life and disability insurance
- 401(k) with company match
- Paid vacation and holidays
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
