QC Microbiology Associate I (Pharmaceutical Manufacturing)

Location: Onsite in Irvine, California, United States. Schedule: Sunday–Tuesday or Wednesday, 5:30 p.m.–5:30 a.m., working 3 or 4 12-hour shifts.

Salary: $23.68–$28.37 per hour.

Company

hirify.global develops and manufactures healthcare products and services focused on infusion therapy, pain management, nutrition, pharmacy compounding, wound care, ostomy care, and dialysis.

What you will do

• Perform microbiological testing for finished products, stability studies, utilities, raw materials, and environmental monitoring samples.
• Receive, prepare, incubate, enumerate, identify, and document microbiological samples and test results.
• Record, review, and maintain laboratory data in accordance with cGMP, laboratory procedures, and data integrity standards.
• Maintain laboratory equipment, media, reagents, and supplies to support uninterrupted testing.
• Assist with equipment qualification, calibration, preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, and performance monitoring.
• Support OOS, OOT, and laboratory deviation investigations, as well as improvements to test methods and SOPs.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED required; an associate degree in microbiology, biology, biotechnology, or a related discipline is preferred.
• 0–2 years of experience in microbiology, laboratory, pharmaceutical, medical device, biotechnology, or another regulated environment.
• Basic knowledge of microbiological techniques, aseptic practices, and laboratory safety procedures.
• Ability to follow written procedures and accurately document laboratory activities.
• Strong attention to detail, organization, teamwork, and ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Basic computer proficiency, including Microsoft Office applications.

Nice to have

• Experience in a cGMP-regulated pharmaceutical, medical device, or biotechnology environment.
• Hands-on experience with environmental monitoring, bioburden testing, microbial identification, or sterility testing.
• Familiarity with laboratory systems, data management software, electronic documentation, USP microbiological testing, and contamination control.

Culture & Benefits

• Collaboration with Quality, Manufacturing, Technical Services, supervisors, and laboratory peers.
• Work within a team-oriented environment focused on product quality, patient safety, and regulatory compliance.
• Healthcare benefits and a 401(k) plan.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Continuous improvement supported through hirify.global’s Sharing Expertise initiative.