Environmental Quality Control

Location

Rockville, MD | United States

Job description

Scientist I, Environmental QC

Location: onsite Rockville, MD

Salary Range:$28-37/hr

12-month contract to hire, can convert to a full-time position after contract

Responsibilities and Duties:

• Execute daily environmental sampling for dynamic or static environmental monitoring (EM) of cleanrooms.
• Perform incubation, enumeration and gram staining of microbiological organisms.
• Perform growth promotion testing for media release.
• Document and maintain required QC records and logs.
• Trend and analyze EM data.
• Report and participate in the investigation of EM excursions, deviations, out-of- specification results, etc.
• Perform preparation and shipment of EM related samples to external contract testing laboratories when necessary.
• Write technical documents such as reports, change controls, and SOPs.
• Perform visual inspections and release testing on materials as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications and Requirements:

• Bachelor of science in a Life Sciences or related discipline.
• 1-5 years of relevant experience working in a Quality Control work environment, preferably in a regulated environment in the pharmaceutical/biotech industry.
• Working knowledge of cGMP regulations.
• Experience working in a cleanroom environment.
• Aseptic behaviors training

Preferred Qualifications:

• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with little supervision.
• Ability to manage multiple and varied tasks and prioritize workload.
• Flexibility and adaptability to adjust to changing priorities and unforeseen events.
• Attention to details.
• Excellent time management skills.

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