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Associate Quality Control Microbiology

United States of America, Juncos · Job Posted May 16, 2026
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In this vital role, you will be responsible for analytical testing, sample and data management, method development, and product characterization. You will support Quality Control operations in a non-standard shift environment, helping ensure the highest standards of product quality and compliance.

Job Responsibility

  • Perform routine and non-routine laboratory procedures, including aseptic aliquoting and analysis for both compendial and non-compendial methods
  • Conduct or support activities such as sample testing, standards and reagent preparation, environmental monitoring, sample management, and equipment maintenance
  • Ensure accurate, complete, and timely documentation of laboratory work, and participate in document revisions as needed
  • Review, analyze, and communicate test results
  • may participate in investigations, audits, or approve laboratory results as applicable
  • Complete all work in compliance with established procedures and scientific/technical standards

Requirements

  • High school / GED + 2 years of quality control work experience
  • Associate's + 6 months of quality control work experience
  • Bachelor's degree
  • Degree in Microbiology with +2 years of quality control experience
  • GMP laboratory experience in the Pharmaceutical or Biotech industry
  • Availability to the third shift including rotative weekdays and weekends
  • Knowledge of regulatory compliance, safety protocols, and GMP standards
  • Strong attention to detail, with solid organizational and time management skills
  • Bilingual in Spanish and English
  • effective in technical writing and communication
  • Adaptable, business-minded, and able to manage shifting priorities
  • Willing to work non-standard shifts, including nights and weekends
  • Must pass the Ishihara color vision test

Nice to have

  • Degree in Microbiology with +2 years of quality control experience
  • GMP laboratory experience in the Pharmaceutical or Biotech industry
  • Availability to the third shift including rotative weekdays and weekends
  • Knowledge of regulatory compliance, safety protocols, and GMP standards
  • Strong attention to detail, with solid organizational and time management skills
  • Bilingual in Spanish and English
  • effective in technical writing and communication
  • Adaptable, business-minded, and able to manage shifting priorities
  • Willing to work non-standard shifts, including nights and weekends
  • Must pass the Ishihara color vision test

What we offer

  • A comprehensive employee benefits package, including a Retirement and Savings Plan with generous company contributions, group medical, dental & vision coverage, and life & disability insurance
  • A discretionary annual bonus program, or for field sales representatives, a sales-based incentive plan
  • Stock-based long-term incentives
  • Award-winning time-off plans and an annual site shutdown
  • Flexible work models where possible
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