Internship Swab Operator Jobs (NOW HIRING)

• Responsible for supporting microbiological sampling, cleaning validation activities, and process verification within a regulated pharmaceutical manufacturing environment.

Experience:

• Entry-level experience with internships, academic research, or co-op experience in microbiology or GMP environments preferred.
• Exposure to pharmaceutical manufacturing, quality, validation, or laboratory operations preferred.
• Exposure to digital literacy concepts and basic AI/ML applications in daily work activities preferred.

Responsibilities:

• Perform microbiological and cleaning validation sampling including swab and rinse sampling activities.
• Create and execute protocols for routine cleaning verification and TOC sampling.
• Apply aseptic and low-bioburden handling techniques during sampling activities.
• Develop and execute TOC-based cleaning validation activities including sample handling and data review.
• Coordinate with Quality Control teams and external laboratories for testing activities.
• Assist with microbial and chemical cleanliness risk assessments for equipment and manufacturing processes.
• Document sampling activities and results in compliance with GMP and ALCOA+ data integrity requirements.
• Support validation, process performance qualification, and process verification activities during product introductions and equipment changes.
• Participate in deviations, investigations, and CAPA activities related to microbiological or cleaning events.
• Collaborate with MS&T, QA, QC, Engineering, and Manufacturing teams.
• Support validation campaigns and off-shift activities as required.
• Perform sampling activities involving access to elevated equipment, tanks, and difficult-to-reach locations using ladders and tools.

Should Have:

• Strong attention to detail and documentation skills.
• Strong communication and teamwork abilities.
• Ability to work in manufacturing and controlled environments.
• Quality-focused and hands-on approach to work.
• Willingness to support weekend or off-shift activities when required.

Skills:

• Microbiology principles and contamination control.
• Aseptic and low-bioburden handling practices.
• Swab and rinse sampling techniques.
• Environmental monitoring awareness.
• TOC principles and cleaning verification processes.
• Rapid analytical techniques.
• GMP documentation and data integrity practices.

Qualification And Education:

• Master’s degree in Microbiology, Biology, Biotechnology, or related field.