job summary: The QC Microbiology Analyst I is a 6-month contract role based in Westborough, MA, with a pay range of $25-32/hour and a standard Monday through Friday (8:30 am - 5:00 pm) schedule. The primary focus of this position is supporting the microbiological testing of drug substances, raw materials, and process intermediates under cGMP and GLP guidelines, including environmental monitoring (EM) in Grade A/B manufacturing areas. Key responsibilities include performing assays for bioburden, endotoxin, and microbial identification, as well as authoring laboratory procedures, initiating incident reports for out-of-specification (OOS) results, and supporting cleanroom and gowning qualifications. Candidates must hold a B.S. in Biology or a related life science with 0-3 years of experience (or an Associate degree with 2-5 years of experience) and possess strong knowledge of aseptic techniques, LIMS, and Good Documentation Practices (GDP). location: Westborough, Massachusetts job type: Contract salary: $25 - 32 per hour work hours: 9 to 5 education: Bachelors responsibilities: Attire gowning for Grade B/A manufacturing areas and collect EM samples for viable air, non-viable particulates, and surface viable samples.Perform QC testing of samples for bioburden, microbial identification, growth promotion, and Endotoxin analysis.Receive manufacturing samples for QC analysis, ship samples to the contract labs testing, review data for lot disposition.Read and Review routine EM plates, lab testing data, logbooks, and documents for product release and trend reports.Understand and follow aseptic behavior, good laboratory and manufacturing practices, and documentation.Author/update laboratory procedures, protocols, and help in EM data trend reports.Support cleanroom qualification, gowning qualification, aseptic process qualification, and personnel monitoring for manufacturing activities.Initiate Incident reports for OOS results and work with the team to find a root cause and corrective actions.Perform QC lab support activities like lab set up, housekeeping, instrumentation maintenance, and coordinate instrument calibration. qualifications: Required: B.S. degree in Biology/ or other life science related degree with 0-3 years of relevant industry experience in a Quality Control role OR an Associate degree in Biology or related life science related degree with 2-5 years of relevant industry experience in a Quality Control role.Excellent knowledge of Aseptic technique and common microbiological testing.Must be able to gown into cleanrooms in support of testing and manufacturing activities.Experience with LIMS.Good Documentation Practices (GDP), ALCOA +, and data organization.Knowledge of relevant, compliance and guidance documents. #LI-LH1 skills: Quality control, SOP, Microbiology, GMP (Good Manufacturing Practice), Aseptic Technique Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.At Randstad, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact HRsupport@randstadusa.com. Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility). This posting is open for thirty (30) days. It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.