Quality Specialist - Microbiology

Job Description

We are seeking a dedicated Quality Specialist in Microbiology to join our team. This role involves performing daily microbiological testing and ensuring quality control of microbiological supplies. You will be working in a sterile lab environment and collaborating closely with the manufacturing team to perform environmental monitoring. This is an excellent opportunity for professionals looking to enhance their skills in microbiological validation and quality assurance.

Responsibilities

Conduct daily microbiological testing, including work under a sterile hood, spread plate techniques, enrichments, sub-cultures, gram staining, coagulation tests, AI20E, fungal identification, and microscope work.Perform quality control of microbiological supplies and growth promotion testing.Conduct water testing and complete paperwork in SAP and by hand following SOPs and GMPs.Perform environmental monitoring and swabbing in the manufacturing areas at scheduled times.Coordinate the shipping of samples for outsourced testing to third-party labs.

Essential Skills

Proficiency in microbiology and aseptic techniques.Strong understanding of cleaning and disinfection procedures.Detailed documentation and reporting skills.Experience with gram staining, spread plate techniques, and membrane filtration.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

BS Degree in Biology required, Master’s degree preferred.Experience in quality control, GMP, laboratory settings, and environmental monitoring is a plus.Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Saint Louis, MO.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $22.00 - $22.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Saint Louis,MO.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Feb 12, 2026.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.