Quality Control Microbiologist

Associate Quality Control Analyst, Night Shift Location: West Greenwich, RISchedule: Saturday - Tuesday, 9:45 PM - 8:15 AMHours: 40 hours/week, 4 x 10-hour shiftsWork Environment: Fully onsite

Job Description

We are seeking an Associate Quality Control Analyst to support a growing Quality Control team within a regulated manufacturing environment. This individual will perform routine analytical and laboratory testing while ensuring compliance with GMP, GDP, safety, and data integrity requirements.The ideal candidate has hands-on laboratory experience, strong attention to detail, and the ability to work independently while managing time-sensitive testing.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine analytical and biological laboratory testing according to established methods and procedures.
• Test manufacturing, raw material, environmental, and utility samples.
• Perform testing that may include Titer, Mycoplasma, Endotoxin, Bioburden, TOC, Conductivity, and microbiological testing.
• Support sample receipt, preparation, and aliquoting.
• Operate and maintain laboratory equipment and instrumentation.
• Accurately document laboratory activities and testing results using electronic systems and laboratory notebooks.
• Ensure laboratory activities comply with cGMP, GDP, safety, and data integrity requirements.
• Review assays, documentation, and laboratory records for accuracy and completeness.
• Assist with troubleshooting, investigations, deviations, and other Quality Control activities.
• Identify and communicate potential quality, compliance, or safety concerns.
• Complete required training and maintain qualification for assigned laboratory activities.

Qualifications

Candidates must meet one of the following:

• Bachelor's degree, preferably in a scientific discipline
• Associate's degree with 1-2 years of Quality Control or analytical laboratory experience
• High school diploma/GED with 3+ years of Quality Control or analytical laboratory experience

Preferred Qualifications

• 1-3 years of experience in a GMP or regulated laboratory environment.
• Experience performing analytical, biological, or microbiological testing.
• Experience following established test methods or compendial procedures.
• Familiarity with QC analytical systems and/or Quality systems.
• Understanding of GMP laboratory practices and data integrity requirements.
• Experience with investigations, deviations, and other QC processes.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and time-sensitive samples.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.

Schedule This is a fully onsite night-shift position in West Greenwich, RI, working Saturday through Tuesday from 9:45 PM to 8:15 AM. Job Type & LocationThis is a Contract position based out of West Greenwich, RI. Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $25.00 - $35.00/hr. Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.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) Job Type & LocationThis is a Contract position based out of West Greenwich, RI. Application DeadlineThis position is anticipated to close on Nov 23, 2026. Workplace TypeThis is a fully onsite position in West Greenwich,RI.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 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

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