Quality Control Analyst - Microbiology
Listed on 2026-09-21
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Quality Assurance - QA/QC
Quality Control - QC Analysts/Managers, QA Specialist - Analyst/Manager
Location: Chelsea
Quality Control Analyst I - Microbiology
Position Summary:
Work Schedule: Monday – Friday, 8:00am to 5:00pm
100% on-site
The Chelsea facility is Catalent’s global Center of Excellence for spray dry dispersion and Dry Powder Inhaler (DPI) capsule manufacture and packaging. The site features inhaled powder spray drying, as well as multiple commercial-scale lines for capsule filling and blister packaging. On-site spray dryers include best-in-class GEA Niro SD1, SD4 and SD7, the latter being the largest Good Manufacturing Practices (CGMP) unit of its kind for DPI in North America.
The Quality Control Analyst, Microbiology is responsible for Environmental/Utilities Monitoring and microbiological testing to support GMP manufacturing. They will conduct routine and non-routine environmental/utilities monitoring and perform microbial testing of samples according to standard operating procedures. The Quality Control Analyst compiles data for documentation of test procedures, participates in the preparation of investigations, summaries and reports, and reviews data obtained for compliance to specifications and reports out-of-trend and/or out-of-specification results.
The Role:
Primary responsibility is Environmental Monitoring (EM) in classified clean rooms;
Monitoring surfaces, air, and non-viable air quality of ISO 8 clean roomsConducts collection and testing of utilities such as USP water, clean steam, CDA and Nitrogen;
Perform Microbial Enumeration testing on final product release samples;
Ability to isolate and sub-culture microorganisms for identificationPerforms a variety of microbiologic assays such as sterility, growth promotion and other tests needed by the Quality Control group
Monitors equipment and instrumentation used daily to ensure proper operation and calibration
Assists in the writing and updating of procedures, protocols, and logbooks
Works closely with manufacturing and QA to coordinate routine EM, perform EM investigations, and clean room qualifications to support client campaigns
Other duties as assigned
The Candidate:
Bachelor’s Degree in a life science discipline or related is required
Must have minimum of 1 year of experience in a cGMP regulated laboratory
Familiarity with Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP’s) and Aseptic Techniques is required
Previous experience doing Environmental/Utility Monitoring, Bioburden testing and Microbial Enumeration (USP and USP) testing is preferred
Physical requirements:
This position requires you to sit, stand and walk on a regular basis, including gowning into ISO-8 production rooms
Pay:
- The anticipated salary range for this role in Massachusetts is $59,000.00 to $75,000.00 annually. The final salary offered to a successful candidate may vary, and will be dependent on several factors that may include but are not limited to: the type and length of experience within the job, type and length of experience within the industry, skillset, education, business needs, etc.
Catalent is a multi-state employer, and this salary range may not reflect positions that work in other states.
Why you should join Catalent:
Defined career path and annual performance review and feedback process
Diverse, inclusive culture
Potential for career growth on an expanding team within an organization dedicated to preserving and bettering lives
152 hours of PTO + 8 paid holidays
Generous 401K match
Medical, dental and vision benefits
Tuition Reimbursement
- Let us help you finish your degree or start a new degree!
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