Microbiology Technician

Job Responsibilities: 

• Perform environmental monitoring in cleanroom and controlled manufacturing areas, including viable air sampling, surface sampling, and personnel monitoring.

• Conduct routine microbiological testing such as bioburden testing, culture incubation, and microbial identification.

• Prepare microbiological media and reagents, including growth promotion testing and sterility checks.

• Accurately document laboratory activities and results in compliance with cGMP, SOPs, and data integrity requirements.

• Maintain laboratory equipment and environmental monitoring instruments, ensuring proper calibration and cleanliness.

• Support investigations related to environmental monitoring excursions, contamination events, and out-of-specification results.

• Follow aseptic techniques and cleanroom gowning procedures while performing sampling and laboratory activities.

Qualifications: 

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Microbiology, Biology, Biotechnology, or a related life science field.

• 0–3 years of experience in a pharmaceutical, or GMP-regulated laboratory environment.

• Knowledge of microbiological laboratory techniques and environmental monitoring practices.

• Familiarity with cGMP documentation, SOP compliance, and data integrity principles.