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Jobot
New York, NY
Microbiology Lab Associate (Onsite, 30 hrs/week to start ? FT) — FDA cGMP Contract Testing | South Plainfield, NJ | $55,000–$70,000 (FT equivalent) | Start ASAP | Must be US-work authorized & local

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Salary: $55,000 - $70,000 per year

A bit about us:

Founded over a decade ago and based in South Plainfield, we are an FDA cGMP contract laboratory providing microbiological testing for pharmaceutical, OTC, cosmetic, dietary supplement, and botanical products. We partner closely with client QA/RA teams to deliver compliant, on-time results with rigorous data integrity and responsive service.

Why join us?
  • Competitive Compensation: Up to $70,000 base salary (DOE) equivalent for FT, with immediate part-time schedule (~30 hrs/week) and path to full-time
  • 401(k) with potential match (company plan details to be shared)
  • Comprehensive Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision (FT conversion)
  • Generous PTO & Paid Holidays (FT conversion)
  • Collaborative Work Environment: Work cross-functionally with Chemistry, QA, and Micro teams; hands-on impact in a growing lab
  • Work-Life Balance: Predictable daytime schedule with occasional weekend/evening work as needed
  • 100% Onsite: Modern lab environment; learn end-to-end cGMP testing workflows

Job Details

Key Responsibilities and Duties:
  • Perform routine microbiology testing: microbial limit tests (USP <61>/<62>), method suitability, preservative efficacy (AET/PET), microbial ID, water testing, and bioburden monitoring
  • Read, record, and analyze results in accordance with FDA cGMP and GDP standards; ensure data integrity and traceability
  • Conduct peer review of data for accuracy and protocol compliance
  • Maintain cultures; prepare media and perform growth promotion testing
  • Manage day-to-day lab operations including inventory of media/supplies; clean and maintain equipment (incubators, refrigerators, freezers)
  • Support method development and validation activities as needed
  • Independently plan and manage daily workload to meet client timelines
  • Adhere to all company policies, SOPs, and safety requirements
You should have most of the following:
  • Bachelor’s degree in a scientific discipline (Microbiology or Biological Sciences preferred)
  • Minimum 2–3 years of relevant microbiology lab experience in a regulated/GMP setting
  • Demonstrated proficiency with aseptic technique
  • Hands-on experience with USP <61>/<62> microbial limit testing (or closely related compendial methods)
  • Familiarity with FDA cGMP and Quality procedures; strong GDP documentation habits
  • Ability to organize and maintain complete, compliant project records; deliver accurate, on-time results
  • Team-oriented, reliable, and able to work occasional weekends/evenings
  • Must be currently authorized to work in the US; local to South Plainfield, NJ; 100% onsite

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Posted 2026-05-12

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