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Job Title: Microbiologist

Job Description

The Microbiology & Sterilization Specialist will be instrumental in supporting integration, remediation, and sustainment activities related to sterilization, microbiology, and environmental control processes. This role involves assessing current practices, updating procedures, and ensuring compliance with applicable standards and regulatory requirements. The specialist will work closely with cross-functional teams to maintain robust sterilization and microbiological control programs that ensure product quality and patient safety.

Responsibilities

+ Conduct updated gap assessments of existing microbiology and sterilization processes, procedures, and controls.

+ Identify deficiencies and develop remediation plans to align with regulatory expectations and industry standards.

+ Update, revise, and improve procedures related to sterilization, microbiological testing, and environmental monitoring.

+ Serve as a steward for the enforcement and implementation of relevant standards and regulations within the Quality and Sterilization domains.

+ Ensure alignment with ISO (EO sterilization), FDA regulations, GMP requirements, and internal quality system procedures.

+ Support routine GQO activities related to sterilization oversight and environmental control programs.

+ Provide technical guidance on bioburden, endotoxin testing, and environmental monitoring practices.

+ Support cleanroom operations, sterilization validation activities (IQ/OQ/PQ), and ongoing compliance initiatives.

+ Collaborate with cross-functional partners to ensure consistent application of microbiological and sterilization best practices.

Essential Skills

+ Minimum 3 years of experience in EO sterilization or microbiology within the medical device or pharmaceutical industry.

+ Hands-on experience with sterilization validation (IQ/OQ/PQ), cleanroom operations, and regulatory compliance.

+ Demonstrated ability to assess and remediate sterilization or microbiological processes.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Irvine, CA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $35.00 - $42.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Irvine,CA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jan 23, 2026.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing due to a disability, please email [email protected] (%[email protected]) for other accommodation options.