Microbiology Analyst

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title : Microbiology Laboratory Analyst II / III or Senior Analyst Job Description

The Microbiology Laboratory Analyst II / III or Senior Analyst will play a crucial role in our team, contributing to both routine and complex laboratory testing, sample management, and laboratory maintenance. Reporting to the Manager of Microbiology, this position involves working collaboratively to achieve departmental goals, ensuring compliance with various regulatory standards and maintaining a high-quality laboratory environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform microbiological tests following SOPs, cGMP, cGLP, USP, EP, ISO / IEC, and other regulatory requirements to support the release of intermediates and finished products.
• Conduct cleaning and disinfection validations, both manual and automated.
• Execute Container Closure Integrity Test (CCIT) and Package Integrity Evaluation.
• Engage in custom studies and additional testing as per client requests.
• Develop, modify, verify, and assist with method validation testing.
• Participate in method transfer activities and suitability studies under leadership guidance.
• Support Quality Management System investigations for non-conformance or out-of-specification results.
• Complete assigned CAPA tasks and manage change controls.
• Ensure laboratories are clean, safe, and compliant with cGMP standards.
• Perform regular inventory checks of reagents, consumables, and materials.
• Prepare in-house reagents, stock solutions, media, and microbial suspensions.
• Carry out biowaste autoclave sterilization cycles and other laboratory housekeeping tasks.
• Maintain accurate and complete test records, always being audit-ready.
• Deliver results within pre-determined turnaround times, ensuring accuracy from the first attempt.

Essential Skills

Additional Skills & Qualifications

Work Environment

The work environment requires physical capabilities such as lifting up to 30 pounds and standing for long periods (up to 6 hours). The role involves repetitive motion tasks and working at a lab bench for most of the day (up to 8 hours). Safety is paramount, with the need to tolerate the smell of Gram-negative organisms and disinfectants, and the ability to work safely with BSL II microorganisms and bloodborne pathogens. The position may require working off-shift hours and weekends when necessary.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Hercules, CA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $28.00 - $30.00 / 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 :

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Hercules,CA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jan 26, 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.