Job Description
Job DescriptionDescription:
Company Description: Quantus is a growing Pennsylvania-based Life Sciences Equipment Services provider supporting facilities regulated by the FDA, ISO, and EMA throughout the Mid-Atlantic region. Our customers include many of the most innovative pharmaceutical and biotech organizations in the country, and our reputation is built on responsiveness, compliance, and technical excellence.
Our Microbiology Laboratory in Blue Bell, PA plays a key role in supporting customer quality programs through fast turnaround testing, strong documentation practices, and expert technical support.
Position Summary
We are hiring a Microbiologist to support daily laboratory operations and microbiology testing services for regulated life sciences customers. This role is ideal for a hands-on microbiology professional who thrives in an organized lab environment, values strong cGMP / GDP compliance, and takes pride in delivering accurate results with reliable turnaround times.
This is an in-person role in Blue Bell, PA, working as part of a high-performing team in a growing laboratory environment.
Requirements:
Laboratory Operations & Sample Handling
Support daily lab operations including sample receipt, labeling, documentation review, and workflow execution
Maintain lab readiness through supply inventory support, stocking, and coordination of laboratory consumables
Follow all internal SOPs and customer requirements to maintain compliance and audit readiness
Support equipment readiness and lab organization, including incubators and controlled lab areas
Microbiology Testing & Analysis
Perform microbiological testing services such as:
Biological Indicator (BI) Testing
Microbial Enumeration (including plate-based methods and reporting)
USP Water Testing support (as assigned, based on qualifications)
Organism Identification using Bruker MALDI-TOF
Subculture, Gram Staining, and isolate handling
Growth Promotion Testing (GPT) and quality control testing support
Support other microbial testing services based on customer needs and lab capability
Incubation & Result Reporting
Track sample incubation schedules and ensure proper handling throughout incubation lifecycle
Read plates and interpret microbiological results accurately
Complete reports and documentation in alignment with GDP, cGMP, and client expectations
Communicate issues, deviations, and questionable results appropriately and in a timely manner
Quality, Compliance, and Continuous Improvement
Maintain strict adherence to Good Documentation Practices (GDP) and applicable quality requirements
Support internal quality procedures including documentation review and corrective actions as needed
Identify inefficiencies and propose practical process improvements to support scaling lab throughput
Foster a culture of consistency, accountability, and continuous improvement
Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Microbiology, Biology, Chemistry, or related Life Sciences discipline
3+ years of microbiology laboratory experience (regulated industry strongly preferred)
Working knowledge of GMP and GDP expectations, with strong documentation habits
Experience performing microbiology testing such as enumeration, organism handling, and incubation workflows
Proficiency with computers and lab documentation tools (Microsoft Office and email required)
Comfortable working in a structured environment with high attention to detail and timelines
Ability to lift up to 50 lbs, and perform physical work including standing, bending, kneeling, and light equipment handling
Valid driver’s license and ability to pass background and drug screening
Preferred Qualifications
Experience working in pharmaceutical, biotech, compounding pharmacy, cleanroom, or other regulated environments
Familiarity with environmental monitoring concepts (classified areas, controlled spaces, trending, etc.)
Hands-on experience with Bruker MALDI-TOF or similar microbial identification tools
Experience supporting internal audits, customer audits, or inspection readiness
What Success Looks Like in This Role
Accurate, compliant test execution with minimal documentation errors
Consistent turnaround time performance and predictable throughput
Strong ownership of assigned workflows, incubation schedules, and reporting deliverables
Clear communication and teamwork, especially during high-volume periods
Proactive mindset toward lab organization, compliance, and continuous improvement