Job Summary:

This role ensures that all bacterial products and intermediates meet quality and safety standards. The associate will conduct microbial and analytical QC testing, support documentation, and maintain compliance with regulatory standards.

Job Responsibilities:

• Conduct microbial quality control testing (e.g., CFU counts, purity tests).
• Monitor in-process and environmental conditions (e.g., surface swabs, air monitoring).
• Support stability testing and batch release documentation.
• Operate and maintain lab equipment (e.g., pH meter, HPLC, plate readers).
• Ensure all results and activities are documented per GMP or ISO standards.
• May occasionally travel to production facilities for sample collection or onsite audits.

Job Requirements:

• Diploma or Bachelor’s in Microbiology, Applied Science, Biotechnology or related field.
• Experience in lab-based QC testing or microbial diagnostics.
• Familiar with good lab practices and documentation.

Desirable Skills:

• ISO 17025, HACCP, or GMP familiarity.
• Knowledge of supplement or food-grade bacterial product quality standards.
• Detail-oriented and capable of interpreting QC trends.