Associate Scientist, QC Analyst Training Program

Career Opportunities: QC Microbiology Environmental Monitoring (EM) Training Program (5742)

Requisition ID 5742 - Posted 10/15/2026 - Cranbury, NJ - United States

Job Title - QC Microbiology Environmental Monitoring (EM) Training Program

Job Level - Associate Scientist / Sr. Associate Scientist

Location: Cranbury, NJ

Job Summary

The QC Microbiology Environmental Monitoring (EM) Training Program develops early-career scientists into qualified QC Microbiology analysts capable of supporting environmental monitoring, utility sampling, microbiological testing, and GMP manufacturing support activities for biologic products.

Training Program Structure

1. Required Scientific Foundation

2. Required Compliance Foundation

3. Assignment-Specific Modules

4. Field Practice and Qualification

Key Responsibilities

• Perform environmental monitoring, utility sampling, and microbiological testing.
• Support GMP operations, data review, investigations, CAPAs, and trending.
• Maintain compliance with cGMP, GDP, and ALCOA+ principles.
• Support validation, qualification, and continuous improvement activities.

Technical Training and Testing Scope

Environmental Monitoring: viable air, surface, personnel, settle plates, utilities.

Microbiology Testing: bioburden, endotoxin, growth promotion, TOC, conductivity, pH.

Required Qualifications

• Associate or Bachelor's degree in a related scientific discipline.
• 0-2 years experience for Associate Scientist; 2+ years for Sr. Associate Scientist.
• Laboratory experience through coursework, internships, research, or industry.

Position does not provide VISA sponsorship.

Salary range for this role is 49k-79k

Job description does not intend to list all the duties and responsibilities assigned to this position. Employee holding this position would be required to perform other job-related duties/responsibilities based on their expertise and company business needs.

An Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability

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