Senior Specialist Quality Control-Microbiology Second Shift

Overview

Quality develops and implements quality policies, procedures, and processes to ensure products and services comply with regulatory standards and specifications. Quality Control is responsible for the analysis or inspection of materials, components, products or processes for compliance with specifications and standards.

• Perform various microbiological testing procedures adhering to Manufacturing/QC batch records, protocols, and/or test methods.
• Perform environmental monitoring in controlled and classified manufacturing and testing areas.
• Work with project managers, manufacturing, and QA to ensure timely testing of samples and release of products.
• Inform management of Out of Specification/Out of Trend results and other non-conformances.
• Participate in investigations and other related studies.
• Participate in validation, calibration, and troubleshooting of various types of equipment and instruments including proactive resolution of operating issues.
• Adhere to environmental health and safety requirements and procedures.
• Review, analyze, interpret, trend, and report test result data.
• Participate in general laboratory upkeep.
• Adhere to Good Documentation, Laboratory, and Manufacturing Practices.
• Support department compliance and productivity goals.
• Author documentation such as SOPs, test methods, change controls, CAPAs, deviations, and laboratory investigations (desirable).

• Bachelor’s degree in Microbiology/Biology or related field preferred or equivalent industry experience.
• Minimum 2-4 years in the pharmaceutical or biotechnology industry with emphasis in QC microbiology, environmental monitoring, critical systems monitoring, quality control, or aseptic manufacturing.
• Competent in the use of various computer programs such as Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Excellent communication, documentation, and organization skills.
• General knowledge of industry regulations pertaining to cGMP.

Core hours are Sat‑Tues 12PM‑10PM. Weekends, holidays, and extended shifts are possible depending on business needs.

• Medical, dental and vision coverage.
• Paid time off plan.
• Health savings account (HSA).
• 401(k) savings plan.
• Access to wages before pay day with myFlexPay.
• Flexible spending accounts (FSAs).
• Short- and long-term disability coverage.
• Work‑Life resources.
• Paid parental leave.
• Healthy lifestyle programs.

Anticipated salary range: $75,500 – $88,020.

Cardinal Health is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, pregnancy, veteran status, marital status, creed, status with regard to public assistance, genetic status or any other status protected by federal, state or local law.

Application window anticipated to close: 09/20/2026.