Quality Control Microbiology Technician
STAQ Pharma
Company Overview – STAQ Pharma
STAQ Pharma is an FDA-registered 503B outsourcing facility dedicated to producing high-quality, sterile injectable medications for both adult and pediatric patients. All products are compounded under Current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP) standards.
Headquartered in Denver, Colorado with an additional facility in Columbus, Ohio
Regulated by the FDA, DEA, and State Boards of Pharmacy
Committed to Safety, Transparency, Availability, and Quality
Equipped with state-of-the-art facilities and advanced automation to support the preparation of ready-to-administer pharmaceuticals (syringes, pumps, bags, etc.)
Position Summary
The Quality Control Microbiology Technician supports STAQ Pharma’s environmental monitoring program and ensures compliance with cGMP standards and internal procedures. This role plays a key part in maintaining the integrity of cleanroom operations and supporting microbiological testing efforts across the facility.
Schedule: Monday to Friday, 2 PM to 10:30 PM
However, in the event of a production delay, the employee is expected to remain on-site to support operations until production is complete.
Key Responsibilities
Conduct viable and non-viable environmental monitoring (EM) of all classified cleanroom areas
Perform surface sampling, active air, and passive air sampling according to SOPs
Incubate and enumerate environmental monitoring samples
Conduct morphology assessments following incubation
Perform microbiological testing including gram stains, subculturing, and microorganism identification
Maintain and monitor EM equipment (viable and non-viable samplers) for proper function
Follow proper gowning and hygiene procedures to prevent contamination
Work cross-functionally with production teams to resolve quality concerns and ensure complete, compliant documentation
Support investigations related to environmental monitoring deviations or other quality issues
Assist with continuous improvement initiatives within the EM program
Submit and manage samples for third-party microbiological testing
Participate in procedural reviews, equipment troubleshooting, and SOP revisions
Perform other duties as assigned
Qualifications
Education:
Bachelor’s degree in Microbiology or a closely related scientific field
Required Skills & Competencies:
Strong organizational and communication skills
Ability to follow strict cGMP and aseptic techniques
Strong attention to detail
Preferred Experience:
Prior experience in a cGMP-regulated aseptic manufacturing environment
Pharmaceutical or biotechnology industry background
Familiarity with 21 CFR Part 11, 210, and 211 regulations
Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
Comfortable working in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with shifting priorities
Additional Notes
This position works closely with Operations and Quality leadership to support microbiological data collection and reporting efforts.
