Title: Microbiologist I
Location: Piscataway, New Jersey
Type: Contract To Hire
Hours: Monday-Friday 8am-5pm
 

Position Summary:
Our client is seeking a Microbiologist I to join its Microbiology & Environmental Monitoring team within the Quality department. This full-time, entry-level exempt position supports lab operations, environmental monitoring (EM), and microbiological testing for sterile and non-sterile drug products. The role is ideal for candidates with 0–2 years of relevant experience in a pharmaceutical or cosmetic cGMP lab setting.

Responsibilities:
 

Perform EM in aseptic manufacturing areas (air, surface, gowning sampling)

Collect, incubate, and trend viable and non-viable samples

Conduct water testing (WFI, RO, purified water) and compressed gas monitoring

Perform bacterial endotoxin testing, bioburden, microbial limits, gram staining, and growth promotion

Submit samples for ID and testing to internal or external labs

Assist with autoclave operation and basic lab sanitation

Enter data into Excel for trending and compliance documentation

Support general lab operations and prepare for audits

Ok to travel locally between Piscataway and South Plainfield locations as needed (1x per week on occasion- once trained)

Requirements:

0–2 years of hands-on microbiology lab experience in pharma or cosmetics (food background not preferred)

Bachelor’s degree in Microbiology, Biology, or related scientific field

Familiarity with aseptic technique and GMP/GLP concepts

Basic knowledge of EM, bioburden, or water testing

Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and willingness to learn

Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word

Nice to Have:

Internship or academic lab experience in a regulated setting

Exposure to Veeva Vault or similar documentation systems

Familiarity with autoclaves or gowning procedures

System One, and its subsidiaries including Joulé, ALTA IT Services, and Mountain Ltd., are leaders in delivering outsourced services and workforce solutions across North America. We help clients get work done more efficiently and economically, without compromising quality. System One not only serves as a valued partner for our clients, but we offer eligible employees health and welfare benefits coverage options including medical, dental, vision, spending accounts, life insurance, voluntary plans, as well as participation in a 401(k) plan.

System One is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, family care or medical leave status, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
 

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System One, and its subsidiaries including Joulé, ALTA IT Services, TeamPeople, and Mountain Ltd., are leaders in delivering outsourced services and workforce solutions across North America. We help clients get work done more efficiently and economically, without compromising quality. System One not only serves as a valued partner for our clients, but we offer eligible employees health and welfare benefits coverage options including medical, dental, vision, spending accounts, life insurance, voluntary plans, as well as participation in a 401(k) plan.

System One is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, family care or medical leave status, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.