Entry Level Microbiologist Jobs in Colorado (NOW HIRING)

Location: Englewood, CO – On-site
Pay: $25–$28 per hour
Schedule: Monday–Friday, day shift; approximately 7:45/8:00 AM start
Assignment: Temporary, approximately 6 months with potential for additional transition/overlap time

Kelly® is seeking a Laboratory Technician – Quality Control for an exciting opportunity with a leading organization in the life sciences industry in Englewood, Colorado.

This is an excellent opportunity to gain hands-on experience in a regulated laboratory environment while supporting Quality Control activities for products that make a meaningful impact.

As a Laboratory Technician supporting Quality Control, you’ll work as part of a small, collaborative QC team performing routine laboratory testing, environmental monitoring, and documentation activities. Responsibilities include:

• Perform in-process testing, including pH and osmolality measurements.
• Conduct bioburden testing, growth promotion testing, and plate reading.
• Execute environmental monitoring activities in cleanroom environments.
• Perform water sampling and other routine QC sampling activities.
• Support raw material release testing and maintain reference sample inventories.
• Record samples, test results, and laboratory data using Sapphire LIMS and other laboratory systems.
• Support process validation activities and related projects.
• Rotate responsibilities with other QC team members, including testing, sample distribution, and laboratory support activities.
• Maintain accurate laboratory documentation and records in accordance with SOPs, quality systems, and cGMP requirements.
• Participate in cross-functional process improvement initiatives and project teams.
• Perform other laboratory duties as assigned.

This position requires regular cleanroom work, including weekly entry into ISO Class 7 and ISO Class 8 environments for environmental monitoring and water sampling. Cleanroom activities may last up to approximately four hours.

Candidates must be comfortable following required gowning procedures, which may include changing into scrubs and wearing items such as coveralls, sterile hoods, boot covers, face masks, and hairnets.

The work environment is approximately 80% laboratory/cleanroom and 20% administrative/documentation activities.

Required:

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• At least 6-12 months of laboratory experience in Quality Control, microbiology, life sciences, or a related scientific environment.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to accurately follow laboratory procedures and document results.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team.

Preferred:

• Bachelor’s degree in Biology, Microbiology, Life Sciences, or a related discipline.
• 1–2 years of laboratory experience.
• Microbiology experience, including exposure to microbial growth, plate reading, or growth promotion studies.
• Experience working in a GMP/cGMP-regulated environment.
• Previous cleanroom experience.
• Experience with LIMS or other laboratory data-management systems.
• Academic microbiology or laboratory technician experience will be considered.
• Candidates do not need to have performed every listed test previously, as many responsibilities can be trained.
• A strong laboratory foundation, attention to detail, and willingness to learn are important.

• Competitive pay of $25–$28 per hour for an entry level role.
• Monday–Friday day-shift schedule.
• Hands-on experience in Quality Control and microbiology.
• Exposure to cleanroom operations and regulated manufacturing.
• Opportunity to build experience with environmental monitoring, in-process testing, bioburden, growth promotion, and LIMS.
• Collaborative, team-oriented laboratory environment.

An offer of employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background check. In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify their identity and eligibility to work in the United States and complete the required employment eligibility verification documentation upon hire.