QC Microbiology Analyst

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QC Microbiology Analyst Job Description As a QC Microbiology Analyst, you will be responsible for environmental monitoring in a clean room or GMP environment. This role involves micro sampling, personnel sampling, surface plating, and equipment monitoring. You will work extensively with the MODA database and receive comprehensive EM training. Additionally, you will analyze and read plates after incubation and conduct testing for active air viables, passive air viables, and surface viables. Responsibilities Perform environmental monitoring within clean room or GMP environment. Conduct micro sampling, personnel sampling, and surface plating. Work with the MODA database for data management and reporting. Receive and apply extensive EM training. Monitor and maintain equipment. Analyze and interpret microbiological plates after incubation. Test for active air viables, passive air viables, and surface viables. Essential Skills 1+ year of environmental monitoring experience. Experience working in an aseptic or GMP environment. 1-3 years of experience with sampling, personnel monitoring, and surface plating. Proficiency in aseptic techniques and basic microbiology knowledge. Familiarity with air/water sampling and environmental monitoring. Additional Skills & Qualifications Bachelor's degree in a related scientific field. Knowledge of microbiology techniques. Gowning certification. Experience with cleaning, incubation, and sub-culturing. Ability to work with microorganisms and perform plating, cell counts, and gram staining. Work Environment This role requires working in a clean room aseptic environment. The position is available on the 2nd shift with the following schedules: Sunday to Wednesday from 3:30am to 2:00pm, and Wednesday to Saturday from 3:30pm to 2:00am. Initial training will be conducted on the first shift from Monday to Friday, 8:00am to 4:30pm, for 4-6 weeks. A gowning qualification is required to effectively perform the duties in this role. Job Type & Location This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Allendale, NJ. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $30.00 - $30.00/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 Allendale,NJ.

Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Mar 23, 2026. 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 for other accommodation options.