Job Description
Microbiologist
Position Type: Contract
Location: Onsite Cary, IL (100% Onsite Laboratory)
Schedule: Sunday Thursday, 9:00 AM 5:00 PM
Job Overview
We are seeking a detail-oriented Contract QC Microbiologist to join our Quality Control team in Cary, IL. This role is 100% onsite and primarily focused on executing hands-on, routine microbiological testing of raw materials, in-process solutions, and finished pharmaceutical products within a cGMP laboratory environment.
This position involves high-volume, standardized compendial testing (~80% hands-on laboratory work and ~20% administrative data entry/documentation). Depending on candidate qualifications, responsibilities may also extend to data review and laboratory investigation support.
Key Responsibilities
- Microbiological Testing: Perform routine and non-routine testing, including bioburden analysis, growth promotion testing (GPT), antimicrobial effectiveness testing (AET), and microbial identifications.
- cGMP Documentation: Accurately document all test procedures, raw data, and results in real time in strict compliance with cGMP, USP, and data-integrity standards.
- Lab Maintenance & Readiness: Maintain laboratory equipment, stock testing reagents/supplies, and ensure general laboratory organization and safety compliance.
- Data Review & Investigations: Support peer data review, out-of-specification (OOS) results, and laboratory deviation investigations based on experience and qualification.
- Communication & Collaboration: Track testing timelines and proactively communicate test status, equipment issues, or potential delays to laboratory leadership.
Qualifications & Requirements
Minimum Qualifications:
- Education: Bachelor's Degree in Microbiology, Biology, or a related scientific discipline (Required).
- Note: Candidates holding a Master's degree or higher will be considered, but must be comfortable with high-volume, repetitive bench execution without research/development duties.
- Compliance & Detail: Strong understanding of cGMP regulations, data integrity, and strict adherence to standard operating procedures (SOPs).
- Work Style: High attention to detail, strong technical writing skills, and the ability to work independently following training and qualification.
- Schedule & Location: Ability to work 100% onsite in Cary, IL on a fixed Sunday through Thursday (9:00 AM 5:00 PM) schedule.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Prior hands-on experience in a cGMP Quality Control microbiology laboratory.
- Familiarity with compendial testing methodologies (USP/EP/JP).
- Experience with laboratory data review and OOS/OOT investigation procedures.
Numbers & Facts
| Location | Cary, IL |
| Industry | Staffing/Employment Agencies |
| Salary | $29 |
| Company Size | 100 to 499 employees |
| Year Founded | 1984 |
| Website | https://www.comrise.com/en |
Benefits
401K, Life Insurance
About Company
Headquartered in New Jersey since 1984, Comrise is a staffing, consulting and enhanced search technology company. For over 38 years, we have delighted our clients and consultants by focusing on customer satisfaction, innovation, and flexible workforce solutions!
Our team partners with top-performing companies across the Medical Device, Financial Services, Information Technology and Engineering industries. Our Cross Border Division connects professionals in North America and Asia with employers both locally and internationally.
Comrise has been awarded "Best of Staffing Client Satisfaction” for the last nine years.
Specialties: Managed IT Solutions, Big Data Solutions (Training, Staffing, Consulting, BDaaS), and Workforce Solutions (Staff Augmentation, Recruiting, RPO, Payrolling)
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