About Careertakes

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Client overview

Our client is a collaborative, professional laboratory and manufacturing site focused on producing safe, high-quality consumer products. The team values hands-on experience, a positive work environment, and regulatory compliance. They are hiring a QC Microbiologist to join their lab team and help ensure product safety and quality.

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What You’ll Do

• Conduct microbial testing on incoming raw materials, in-process batches, and finished goods.
• Prepare growth media, perform growth promotion testing, and document all related activities.
• Maintain accurate, organized records of testing activities in digital systems and/or physical logbooks.
• Evaluate and interpret microbiological results; escalate concerns to lab leadership.
• Operate, maintain, and troubleshoot laboratory equipment (including autoclaves); perform routine calibrations and checks.
• Safely handle and dispose of biological waste and spent media per internal protocols.
• Track and manage laboratory supply inventory to support uninterrupted operations.
• Stay current on microbiological testing methods, tools, and regulatory expectations.
• Perform additional tasks as needed to support the lab and production teams.

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Minimum qualifications

• Foundational understanding of aseptic technique, media preparation, and culture handling.
• Hands-on experience preparing media, maintaining cultures, and disposing of biological waste properly.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow standardized procedures to completion.
• Ability to communicate results clearly to colleagues and supervisors.
• Authorized to work in the U.S.

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Preferred qualifications

• Familiarity with FDA, USP, EU, and ISO standards relevant to microbiological testing.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment with shifting priorities.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Excel, Word) and basic laboratory information systems.

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Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Biology, Biochemistry, Microbiology, or a related scientific field is required.

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Compensation & benefits

• Pay range: $21.00 - $24.00 per hour.
• Benefits: Confidential Client care package available upon eligibility (including healthcare plans, discount programs, and paid time off).
• This is an on-site position based in Analomink, PA. Local and state employment laws will be followed for all applicants.

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Workplace & logistics

• Location: Onsite — Analomink, PA (work performed primarily in laboratory and adjacent production areas).
• Schedule: Full-time (hours as required by site operations).
• Applicants must be able to perform essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation. Reasonable accommodations will be considered in accordance with applicable law.

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Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency

Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.

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