Microbiology Technician III

Contract position with Kelly Science & Clinical supporting pharmaceutical manufacturing operations. 1st Shift, Monday–Friday, 7:00 AM–3:30 PM; occasional overtime and weekend work as needed. Pay rate: $20.00 per hour.

About the role

Perform routine and non-routine microbiological testing and environmental monitoring within a regulated cGMP pharmaceutical manufacturing environment. Support aseptic manufacturing operations, product quality, and regulatory compliance through microbiological assays, environmental monitoring, laboratory maintenance, data management, and cross-functional collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine and non-routine microbiological testing of raw materials, finished products, stability samples, and R&D products to support timely product release
• Conduct microbiological assays including endotoxin, sterility, bioburden, microbial limits, potency, and preservative effectiveness testing
• Perform environmental monitoring (EM) activities in support of aseptic manufacturing operations
• Identify microorganisms and maintain laboratory culture collections
• Prepare microbiological media, maintain laboratory equipment, wash glassware, and operate autoclaves
• Perform daily temperature chart readings and weekly chart changes
• Support laboratory investigations, testing validations, qualification protocols, and facility validation activities
• Record, maintain, and analyze laboratory data using Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS)
• Assist with environmental monitoring summaries, trend analysis, and technical reports
• Maintain accurate laboratory documentation in accordance with cGMP, Good Documentation Practices (GDP), and ALCOA principles
• Follow established Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), testing methods, quality standards, and safety requirements
• Maintain laboratory supplies, inventory, and workstations in accordance with 5S standards
• Collaborate with microbiologists, team leads, and cross-functional teams to troubleshoot testing issues and support laboratory projects
• Participate in rotating laboratory responsibilities, including occasional weekend testing
• Support continuous improvement, quality, environmental health and safety (EHS), and site initiatives

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor's degree in Microbiology, Biology, or a related Life Science discipline
• Basic knowledge of microbiological testing methods and environmental monitoring techniques
• Ability to understand and follow SOPs, laboratory test methods, and cGMP requirements
• Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and commitment to data integrity
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision while contributing effectively to a team
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Basic proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Excel and Word
• Ability to work in a fast-paced laboratory environment while maintaining accuracy and compliance
• Availability to work onsite full-time, including occasional overtime or weekends as required

Preferred

• 1–2 years of microbiology laboratory experience within a cGMP-regulated pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or related manufacturing environment
• Hands-on experience with sterility, bioburden, endotoxin, or microbial limits testing
• Experience performing environmental monitoring in aseptic or controlled manufacturing environments
• Familiarity with LIMS, laboratory documentation, and microbiological investigations
• Experience with microbial identification, media preparation, and autoclave operations

Physical requirements

• Ability to stand for up to 4 hours at a time
• Ability to lift and carry up to 25 pounds
• Ability to meet vision requirements of 20/20 with correction
• Ability to wear required laboratory personal protective equipment (PPE)
• Ability to maintain personal hygiene standards required for controlled laboratory and manufacturing environments

Benefits

Kelly offers eligible employees voluntary benefit plans including medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, term life, whole life, accident insurance, critical illness, a legal plan, and short-term disability. As a Kelly employee, you will have access to a retirement savings plan, service bonus and holiday pay plans (earn up to eight paid holidays per benefit year), and a transit spending account. Employees are entitled to earn paid sick leave under the applicable state or local plan.