Microbiologist I

Pay Rate Low: 27 | Pay Rate High: 30

Microbiology & Environmental Monitoring Associate

• Chicago, IL
• Contract-to-Hire | 5-Month Contract
• Pay: $27-30/hr
• Monday-Friday | 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

We are seeking a motivated Microbiology & Environmental Monitoring Associate to support a growing pharmaceutical manufacturing operation in Chicago, IL. This is a contract-to-hire opportunity supporting microbiology laboratory operations, environmental monitoring programs, and GMP manufacturing compliance activities within both sterile and non-sterile pharmaceutical production environments.

This role offers hands-on exposure to aseptic manufacturing operations, environmental monitoring, utility monitoring, and microbiological testing within a regulated cGMP environment.

Key Responsibilities:
• Perform environmental monitoring (EM) activities within controlled and aseptic manufacturing environments
• Collect viable and non-viable samples including surface, air, and gowning samples
• Support incubation, sample handling, and microbial isolate management activities
• Perform routine monitoring of WFI, RO, PW, clean steam, compressed air, and nitrogen systems
• Coordinate sample submission for TOC, conductivity, endotoxin, microbial count, and related testing
• Perform bacterial endotoxin, gram stain, growth promotion, bioburden, and microbial limit testing
• Conduct visual inspection of microbiological samples, EM samples, and media fill units
• Perform data entry and trending activities utilizing Excel and laboratory documentation systems
• Support laboratory equipment monitoring including temperature and sanitation verification activities
• Maintain compliance with cGMPs, SOPs, aseptic gowning requirements, and site quality standards
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Manufacturing, Quality, and Laboratory teams
• Support additional microbiology laboratory activities and projects as assigned

Qualifications:
• Bachelor's degree in Microbiology, Biology, or related scientific discipline
• 0-2 years of experience within a cGMP pharmaceutical, biotech, or laboratory environment preferred
• Knowledge of microbiology laboratory techniques and aseptic practices preferred
• Strong attention to detail and documentation skills
• Comfortable working within cleanroom and aseptic manufacturing environments
• Ability to follow SOPs and maintain compliance within a regulated environment

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