Microbiologist I

Job Title: Microbiologist I
Location: Piscataway, NJ
Hours / Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM, Onsite
Type: Contract To Hire
Compensation: Up to $75,000

Responsibilities

• Perform environmental monitoring (EM) in aseptic manufacturing areas, including air, surface, and gowning sampling
• Collect, incubate, and trend viable and non-viable samples
• Conduct water testing (WFI, RO, purified water) and compressed gas monitoring
• Perform bacterial endotoxin testing, bioburden, microbial limits, gram staining, and growth promotion tests
• Submit samples for identification and testing to internal or external laboratories
• Assist with autoclave operation and maintain basic lab sanitation
• Enter data into Excel for trending and compliance documentation
• Support general lab operations and assist in audit preparations
• Travel locally between Piscataway and South Plainfield locations as needed (once trained, approximately once per week)

Requirements

• 0–2 years of hands-on microbiology lab experience in pharmaceutical or cosmetic settings
• Bachelor’s degree in Microbiology, Biology, or related scientific field
• Familiarity with aseptic technique and GMP/GLP concepts
• Basic knowledge of environmental monitoring (EM), bioburden, and water testing
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and willingness to learn
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word
• Ability to work onsite and travel locally between sites
• Flexibility to work occasional extended hours, weekends, or holidays during audits or validations

System One, and its subsidiaries including Joulé, ALTA IT Services, and Mountain Ltd., are leaders in delivering outsourced services and workforce solutions across North America. We help clients get work done more efficiently and economically, without compromising quality. System One not only serves as a valued partner for our clients, but we offer eligible employees health and welfare benefits coverage options including medical, dental, vision, spending accounts, life insurance, voluntary plans, as well as participation in a 401(k) plan.

System One is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, family care or medical leave status, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

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