Date Posted: 05/29/2026
Hiring Organization: Rose International
Position Number: 501958
Industry: Biotech/Healthcare
Job Title: Microbiology Analyst - Quality Assurance
Job Location: Myerstown, PA, USA, 17067
Work Model: Onsite
Shift: M-F
Employment Type: Temporary
FT/PT: Full-Time
Estimated Duration (In months): 12
Min Hourly Rate($): 26.00
Max Hourly Rate($): 31.00
Must Have Skills/Attributes: GMP, Laboratory, Manufacturing, Pharmaceutical, Quality Assurance
Experience Desired: Laboratory experience in pharmaceutical or microbiology laboratory environments (1+ yrs); Familiarity with GMP regulations and microbiology compliance standards (1+ yrs); General knowledge of stability programs (1+ yrs)
Required Minimum Education: Bachelor’s Degree
**C2C is not available**
Job Description
REQUIRED EDUCATION
• Bachelor’s degree in Microbiology, Biology, Chemistry, or related scientific discipline
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
• Minimum one year of laboratory experience in pharmaceutical or microbiology laboratory environments
• Familiarity with GMP regulations and microbiology compliance standards
• Understanding of microbiology principles and laboratory techniques
• Experience with aseptic techniques, environmental monitoring, and microbiological testing
• Working knowledge of statistics and data analysis
• Strong documentation and organizational skills
• Effective communication and analytical problem-solving abilities
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
• Experience with stability programs, validation activities, or water system testing
• Knowledge of USP, NF, and EP testing procedures
SUMMARY
Seeking a detail-oriented and motivated Microbiology Analyst to join the Quality Assurance team supporting the manufacturing and packaging of OTC drug and nutritional products. This role offers the opportunity to work in a fast-paced pharmaceutical manufacturing environment where quality, compliance, and scientific accuracy are critical.
The ideal candidate will possess a strong foundation in microbiology, laboratory operations, and GMP-regulated processes. This individual will collaborate closely with laboratory teams, manufacturing, production, and quality personnel to ensure product quality and compliance with regulatory standards.
RESPONSIBILITIES
• Perform qualitative and quantitative microbiological analysis on raw materials, in-process products, drug substances, and finished pharmaceutical products
• Conduct microbiological testing using approved procedures including USP and NF methods
• Utilize aseptic techniques and standard microbiological laboratory practices
• Perform environmental monitoring in production and laboratory areas
• Conduct testing of purified water and USP water systems
• Prepare microbiological media and diluents
• Maintain accurate laboratory documentation, records, and data files
• Review laboratory data, identify trends, and assist with discrepancy investigations
• Support validation activities including cleaning validation and manufacturing line validation
• Assist with troubleshooting laboratory methods and instrumentation issues
• Ensure compliance with GMP, ISO, safety, and quality standards
• Manage laboratory samples including labeling, tracking, storage, and disposal
• Complete additional assignments as directed by leadership
***Drug screen & criminal background check will be required - **Only those lawfully authorized to work in the designated country associated with the position will be considered.**
- **Please note that all Position start dates and duration are estimates and may be reduced or lengthened based upon a client’s business needs and requirements.**
Benefits:
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Rose International is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender (expression or identity), national origin, arrest and conviction records, disability, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. Positions located in San Francisco and Los Angeles, California will be administered in accordance with their respective Fair Chance Ordinances.
If you need assistance in completing this application, or during any phase of the application, interview, hiring, or employment process, whether due to a disability or otherwise, please contact our HR Department.
Rose International has an official agreement (ID #132522), effective June 30, 2008, with the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, Employment Verification Program (E-Verify). (Posting required by OCGA 13/10-91.).
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My on-boarding with Rose was outstanding. The packets of information, the process, and great attention to detail each person gave me allowed me to get started quickly.I appreciated each person's friendly and helpful attitude.
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