Title: Microbiologist / Environmental Monitoring Technician
Location: Bedford, MA (100% Onsite)
Employment Type: Contract (6 Months)
Status: Accepting Candidates
About the Role
We are seeking a Microbiologist / Environmental Monitoring Technician to support microbiological testing, environmental monitoring, aseptic operations, and laboratory activities within a regulated manufacturing environment.
The ideal candidate will have experience working in laboratory, manufacturing, cleanroom, or GMP-regulated environments and be comfortable performing environmental monitoring, sampling, documentation, and aseptic support activities.
Key Responsibilities
- Environmental Monitoring
- Perform environmental monitoring activities including:
- Air Sampling
- Surface Sampling
- Particulate Monitoring
- Support monitoring activities in classified and controlled environments
- Document environmental monitoring results accurately
- Microbiology Laboratory Support
- Prepare and label sampling materials and laboratory supplies
- Incubate microbiological samples and record observations
- Perform utility sampling and testing including water samples
- Sterilize laboratory equipment and materials using approved methods
- Support laboratory organization and housekeeping activities
- Aseptic Operations Support
- Follow aseptic techniques and gowning procedures
- Support aseptic transfer activities
- Support fill operations as required
- Maintain compliance with cleanroom requirements
- Documentation & Compliance
- Complete GMP documentation accurately
- Review environmental monitoring data
- Assist with trend analysis and database maintenance
- Maintain compliance with SOPs and regulatory requirements
Qualifications
- High School Diploma required
- Associate Degree or higher preferred
- Experience working in:
- Laboratory environments
- Manufacturing environments
- Regulated industries
- Strong attention to detail
- Ability to follow written procedures and SOPs
- Strong communication skills
- Basic Microsoft Office skills
- Ability to work independently and within a team environment
Preferred Qualifications
- Environmental Monitoring (EM) experience
- Microbiology laboratory experience
- GMP manufacturing experience
- Cleanroom experience
- Aseptic technique experience
- Utility sampling experience
- Water testing experience
- Pharmaceutical, Biotechnology, Medical Device, or Life Sciences experience
Compensation
- $27–35/hr W2
- Duration: 6 Months
- Location: Bedford, MA