Job Description

**Role: QC Associate - Environmental Monitoring

Location:5 Research Court, Rockville, MD, USA, 20850

Pay rate: $23.50 an hour on W2.

Duration: 6 months contract (Possibly convert into full-time)

Shift: (MON – FRI**) **8:30 am to 5:00 pm**

**Position Summary: **

We are looking for a highly motivated and energetic candidate to join our growing business in the CMO industry.

The QC Associate I will perform microbiological testing, static and dynamic viable and non-viable monitoring of classified clean room areas to support planned or in process manufacturing processes.

This position, as well as all positions in the Charles River team will require demonstration of Charles River DNA “Characteristics and Behaviors” (Care, Lead, Own and Collaborate).

**Key Responsibilities and Duties: **

• Performs viable and non-viable environmental monitoring in a static and dynamic environment.

• Perform water quality analysis testing such as TOC and conductivity testing.

• Demonstrate excellent aseptic technique and clean room gowning practices required for working in Grade C, B and A spaces.

• Perform bioburden testing per current cGMP guidelines to facilitate in process product development and raw material release.

• Perform growth promotion, microbial identification, pure colony streak plate isolation, biological indicator testing in a controlled BSL2 environment.

• Complete relevant data entry requirements in accordance with current data integrity expectations and the ALCOA principals

• Assist in laboratory investigations, environmental monitoring excursions, and deviations.

• Participate and facilitate on-going lab excellence initiatives as directed by the Senior QC Associate or area management.

• Work may be required outside of normal business hours. • Additional duties as needed

**Qualifications: **

• B.S in Biology or related field

• 1-2 years working in a GMP facility is preferred, although not required.

• Able to lift up to 40 pounds

• Able to work in a clean room suite while wearing appropriate gowning and PPE FOR USE ONLY BY ROCKVILLE EMPLOYEES AND OTHER AUTHORIZED PERSONS.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills • Ability to work independently or within a team setting

• Team-player

• Good organizational skills

• General computer skills including Microsoft Office software

• General lab skills or science background desired

You should be proficient in:

• Quality Control Experience