QC Analyst I Microbiology

TekWissen • Portsmouth, NH

21h • Onsite

About The Position

The QC Analyst I is a member of the Quality Control Microbiology department, supporting production of in-process and final-product drug lots. The role involves collecting and testing samples for ongoing customer stability studies and delivering timely, high-quality results to meet manufacturing demands. The analyst performs routine work within established policies and procedures, receives detailed instructions on new projects and assignments, and is expected to recognize deviations from accepted practices and apply data-integrity principles in all work.

The position is an onsite, six-month temporary assignment in Portsmouth, New Hampshire, working the first shift. Work takes place in a production-related environment. The employee must follow applicable safety procedures and current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMPs), take responsibility for the quality of their work, and promptly notify management of relevant inspections, deficiencies, deviations, product defects, and related actions.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Required English proficiency at business-fluent level.
• Work experience in quality control or a laboratory; the posting identifies the level as entry-level, 0–4 years.
• Ability to interpret data independently and with guidance.
• Ability to perform assigned complex and/or varied tasks, prioritize work, and solve problems.
• Ability to comprehend and follow instructions and exercise judgment within defined procedures and practices.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively and respectfully as a team member and maintain a positive, professional attitude.
• Self-motivation and commitment to quality; ability to complete assignments accurately and on time.
• Ability to work the entire assigned shift and arrive on time.
• Ability to stay alert throughout the shift, make sound safety and task-related quality decisions, maintain emotional control under stress, and interact professionally with coworkers and superiors.
• Ability to perform the listed physical activities, including lifting up to 50 pounds.

Nice To Haves

• Associate’s degree.
• Field of study in microbiology, biochemistry, or a related science field.

Responsibilities

• Run tests for in-process, lot-release, and stability-study samples.
• Support utility and HVAC monitoring and sampling throughout the facility.
• Collect and test samples for ongoing customer stability studies and provide timely, high-quality results to support manufacturing demands.
• Use Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, and laboratory computer systems.
• Apply data-integrity principles and comply with applicable policies, guidelines, and procedures.
• Follow current Good Manufacturing Practices and applicable company and site safety policies.
• Promptly notify responsible management of regulatory inspections, serious GMP deficiencies, process deviations, product defects, and related actions.
• Attend required health and safety training, promote workplace safety, and promptly report actual and potential accidents and injuries.
• Complete other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED