QC Analyst I

Job Title: QC Analyst - Biopharmaceuticals
Location: Rockville, MD
Type: 1 year - Contract to hire
Hours: Monday- Friday 8AM-5PM
Pay: $25-$28/hr

Overview:
Established biotechnology company located in Maryland is hiring QC Analyst I with at least a year of experience! This position is supporting the microbiology and environmental monitoring testing. If you want to be a part of this groundbreaking work, please apply!

Responsibilities:

• Collects routine environmental monitoring (EM) samples and water samples and performs plate enumeration on a daily basis in accordance with all protocols and procedures.
• Performs basic water testing such as pH and conductivity in accordance with standard operating procedures.
• Enters sampling and testing data into laboratory data system, and ensure adherence to standard operating procedures and cGMPs.
• Performs routine lab cleaning and equipment maintenance activities in accordance with SOPS as scheduled, and escalates potential equipment issues to supervisor.
• Reports out of specification results from the sampling and testing to supervisor and assists with performing laboratory investigations to determine the root cause and possible resolution.
• Revises and updates standard operating procedures, as assigned with guidance from senior analysts and/or supervisor.

• Bachelor’s Degree in a scientific discipline or a High School Diploma with 1+ years of experience in performing Environmental Monitoring and Microbiology testing.
• Working knowledge of good in performing Environmental Monitoring or Microbiology testing.
• Needs to be able to follow directions that are outlined in SOPs and other quality guidelines