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RD Partners

QC Microbiology Technician

Frederick, MD · On-site

$22/hr

R&D Partners is seeking to hire a Quality Control Microbiology Tech in Frederick, MD . Your main responsibilities as a Quality Control Microbiology Tech: · Maintain laboratory areas in a clean ...

INCOG

QC Microbiology Technician, 2nd Shift

Fishers, IN · On-site

$23.75 - $31.25/hr

The QC Microbiology Technician will work closely with QC Microbiologists and the QC Microbiology Manager to support development and readiness activities for the Quality Control Microbiology lab. The ...

MiMedx

Quality Control Microbiology Technician

Marietta, GA · On-site

$58K - $70K/yr

Quality Control Microbiology Technician At MIMEDX, our purpose starts with helping humans heal. We ... Highly organized, detail-driven, and able to manage multiple priorities * Demonstrated ability to ...

Laboratoire Guerbet

QC Microbiology Lead

Raleigh, IL · On-site

... Manager, the QC Microbiology Lead is responsible for the day-to-day operations of the QC ... Microbiology Laboratory. These duties include working with key stakeholders towards the best ...

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As of Aug 12, 2026, the average yearly pay for manager quality control microbiology in the United States is $81,324.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $60,500.00 and $100,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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To thrive as a Manager Quality Control Microbiology, you need expertise in microbiological testing, regulatory compliance, and quality assurance, typically supported by a degree in microbiology or a related field. Familiarity with laboratory information management systems (LIMS), GMP/GLP regulations, and certifications such as ASQ Certified Quality Auditor are often required. Strong leadership, problem-solving, and communication skills help drive team performance and effective cross-departmental collaboration. These skills ensure accurate testing, regulatory adherence, and consistent product quality in pharmaceutical or biotech environments.

What does a manager quality control microbiology do?

A Manager Quality Control Microbiology oversees the microbiological testing and quality assurance processes in laboratories, typically within pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or food industries. They manage teams responsible for ensuring that products are free from harmful microorganisms and comply with regulatory standards. Their duties include establishing testing protocols, troubleshooting laboratory issues, training staff, reviewing data, and ensuring compliance with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP). They also collaborate with other departments to resolve quality issues and implement continuous improvement initiatives. Effective managers in this role play a critical part in maintaining product safety and quality.

What are the typical challenges faced by a manager quality control microbiology, and how can they be addressed?

A Manager Quality Control Microbiology often faces challenges such as ensuring regulatory compliance, maintaining laboratory data integrity, and keeping up with evolving testing technologies. Managing a diverse team of microbiologists and coordinating with cross-functional departments like manufacturing and quality assurance also requires strong leadership and communication skills. Staying proactive with training, implementing rigorous quality systems, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement helps address these challenges effectively.
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Quality Control Microbiology Technician

STAQ Pharma

Columbus, OH • On-site

$23.75 - $31.25/hr

Other

Posted 20 days ago

Job description

Quality Control Microbiology Technician 1

Quality Control Microbiology Technician 1 will provide clean room support for batch production and ensuring procedure adherence during filling of product. Utilize appropriate controlled documents and assist in quality control deviations/investigations.

Responsibilities
  • Ensure clean rooms and associated areas meet the required cleanliness standards as per company procedures.
  • Adhere to strict gowning and personal hygiene practices to prevent contamination and maintain integrity of the clean room environment.
  • Perform gowning qualification training for individuals from all departments who must enter ISO 7 classified areas.
  • Monitor and maintain clean room equipment such as viable and non-viable samplers to ensure optimal performance and compliance with established standards.
  • Perform and lead routine environmental monitoring activity in ISO 7 Classified Areas.
  • Work with production to resolve Quality issues and ensure documentation is complete.
  • Perform routine and non-routine viable, non-viable and surface environmental monitoring in all classified areas of the facility.
  • Incubation and enumeration of samples related to environmental monitoring processes. Train new personnel on enumeration activities.
  • Evaluate organisms by colony morphology and perform subculturing. Train new personnel on colony morphology assessment and subculturing activities.
  • Perform and/or verify gram stain testing morphology results.
  • Continuous improvement activities for environmental monitoring program.
  • Provide quality control and microbiology support for operations.
  • Collect, submit and manage microbiological samples to third party testing laboratories.
  • Assist with QC Microbiologists (and other investigators) with investigations as they relate to environmental monitoring or other quality control deviations.
  • Assist QC Microbiologists with data trending and data reporting as they relate to environmental monitoring or other data-generating processes.
  • Perform routine testing or cleaning associated with the BioSafety Cabinet. Lead and train new personnel on the cleaning procedures and testing procedures carried out in the BioSafety Cabinet.
  • Assist in process, procedural, equipment issues via experimentation or revision of procedures.
  • Other duties as assigned.
Required Skills/Abilities (examples)
  • Experience with cGMP aseptic manufacturing environment.
  • Strong attention to detail.
  • Comfortable in a fast-paced, small company environment and able to adjust workload based upon changing priorities.
  • Preferred previous pharmaceutical experience.
  • Proficient in using Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook.
  • Familiarity with 21 CFR Part 11/210/211
Education and Experience
  • Associate or Bachelor's degree in Microbiology, Biology, or related life sciences.
  • Experience in microbiology or quality control preferred.
  • Experience in a cGMP or cleanroom setting preferred.
Physical Requirements
  • Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk or laboratory bench and working on a computer.
  • Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.

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