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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Microbiology Technical Specialist - Contract - **Company:** Kelly Services Inc. - **Location:** Tampa, FL, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Temporary contract - **Skills:** Documentum, Software Troubleshooting, Trackwise - **Published:** October 22, 2026 - **Apply:** https://dejobs.org/x/x/39114A962C90457E8E480F4A443B3C93/job/ ## About the Role * Bachelor's degree in Microbiology, Biology, or a related scientific discipline preferred. * Minimum of 5 years of relevant microbiology experience , preferably within pharmaceutical, biotechnology, medical device, or contract manufacturing (CDMO) environments. * Previous hands-on microbiology laboratory testing experience, particularly bioburden testing. * Strong working knowledge of pharmaceutical microbiology, GMP requirements, and applicable USP/pharmacopeial standards. * Demonstrated experience supporting laboratory investigations, CAPAs, deviations, change controls, and technical documentation. * Experience authoring or reviewing protocols, technical reports, and qualification documentation. * Ability to independently troubleshoot complex technical issues and coordinate multiple projects. * Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across departments. * Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and a proactive, solutions-oriented approach. * Must be local to the area or within a reasonable commuting distance., * Previous experience as a Microbiology Supervisor, Senior Microbiologist, or Senior Microbiology Technician. * Experience in sterile pharmaceutical manufacturing , particularly injectable products, aseptic processing, and classified manufacturing environments. * Knowledge of environmental monitoring, contamination control, and microbiological requirements for controlled environments. * Experience with media qualifications, equipment qualifications, performance qualifications, and sterilization processes. * Experience supporting laboratory automation, microbial identification systems, or automated plate-reading technologies. * Familiarity with endotoxin testing. * Experience using electronic quality and laboratory systems such as Documentum, CATSWeb, TrackWise, GLIMS, or comparable platforms. * Background in pharmaceutical manufacturing, sterile injectables, medical devices, or CDMO operations. Ideal Candidate Profile The ideal candidate is a technically strong microbiology professional who can quickly step into a laboratory technical support role and contribute with minimal oversight. This individual will bring a combination of hands-on microbiology expertise, regulatory compliance knowledge, investigation experience, and strong project execution skills. Success in this position requires someone who is confident, self-directed, detail-oriented, and comfortable taking ownership of technical activities while collaborating with laboratory leadership and cross-functional stakeholders. This opportunity is particularly well suited for an experienced Microbiology Supervisor or senior-level laboratory professional who enjoys solving technical problems, improving processes, and supporting regulatory compliance without direct personnel management responsibilities. ## Description Kelly Science & Clinical is seeking an experienced Microbiology Technical Specialist for a contract opportunity supporting a pharmaceutical manufacturing facility in the Tampa, FL area. This position is ideal for a former Microbiology Supervisor, Microbiology Manager, or senior-level Microbiology professional with extensive hands-on laboratory experience who is looking to transition into a technical leadership and compliance-focused role. The selected candidate will provide technical oversight and support for microbiology laboratory operations, regulatory compliance activities, investigations, qualifications, and continuous improvement initiatives. This is a non-testing, non-people-management role. Candidates must possess a strong foundation in hands-on microbiology testing and be comfortable independently managing technical responsibilities, troubleshooting laboratory challenges, and driving projects to completion., * Provide technical support and subject matter expertise for microbiology laboratory operations, with an emphasis on bioburden testing and pharmaceutical microbiology. * Support regulatory inspections, audit readiness, and laboratory compliance activities in accordance with applicable GMP and pharmacopeial requirements. * Lead and support laboratory investigations, deviations, root cause analyses, corrective and preventive actions (CAPAs), and change controls. * Author, review, and execute technical protocols, qualification documentation, investigation reports, and other GMP documentation. * Support media qualifications, equipment qualifications, performance qualifications (PQ), and sterilization-related activities. * Collaborate with cross-functional teams on laboratory automation initiatives, including automated plate-reading systems and updated microbial identification technology. * Provide technical input and execution support for equipment implementation, validation, and qualification projects. * Troubleshoot microbiological testing processes, laboratory equipment, and technical issues to ensure timely resolution. * Participate in project meetings, technical discussions, and cross-functional initiatives involving microbiology and sterilization processes. * Coordinate technical deliverables, track project progress, and proactively address challenges to maintain established timelines. * Utilize electronic quality and laboratory systems to manage documentation, investigations, change controls, and laboratory records. * Maintain compliance with GMP, applicable regulatory requirements, internal procedures, and laboratory quality standards.