Microbiologist

Tailstorm Health Inc•Chandler, AZ

2d•$50,000 - $65,000

About The Position

The Microbiologist supports routine Quality Control Microbiology operations in a pharmaceutical manufacturing environment. The role primarily performs environmental monitoring, personnel monitoring, and routine microbiology laboratory activities in support of aseptic manufacturing, contamination control, and compliance with established procedures and applicable regulatory requirements. The Microbiologist works closely with Manufacturing, Quality Assurance, and other QC personnel to execute and document assigned activities accurately, completely, and on time. The position involves routine entry into classified cleanroom environments while wearing required gowning and personal protective equipment. It also requires standing and walking for extended periods and performing repetitive laboratory tasks. Flexibility to support scheduled manufacturing activities, including occasional off-shift or weekend work, may be required based on operational needs.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Microbiology, Biology, or a related life science field.
Familiarity with environmental and personnel monitoring, aseptic technique, microbiological culture methods, and laboratory sample handling.
Working knowledge of current GMP, Good Documentation Practices, data integrity principles, and applicable USP/FDA requirements.
Ability to accurately follow written procedures, maintain complete records, recognize atypical results, and escalate issues promptly.
Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and communication skills.
Ability to work both independently and collaboratively.
Ability to prioritize tasks and support time-sensitive manufacturing and laboratory schedules.
Ability to stand and walk for extended periods and perform repetitive laboratory tasks.
Flexibility to support scheduled manufacturing activities, including occasional off-shift or weekend work, based on operational needs.

Nice To Haves

1–3 years of relevant microbiology laboratory experience preferred.
Pharmaceutical, sterile manufacturing, or GMP-regulated experience strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Perform routine environmental monitoring in classified cleanroom areas, including viable air, surface, and settle plate sampling, according to approved procedures and monitoring schedules.
Perform personnel monitoring, including gown and glove sampling, and support aseptic gowning qualification and periodic requalification activities as assigned.
Provide microbiological monitoring support during manufacturing operations, including cleanroom setup, aseptic processing, interventions, and post-operation activities, as required.
Prepare, label, handle, incubate, read, and document microbiological samples and culture media; accurately record colony counts and observations within established timeframes.
Perform routine laboratory activities such as media receipt and inventory, sample preparation, media growth promotion testing, microbial enumeration/bioburden, bacterial endotoxins, and sterility testing, as trained and assigned.
Follow aseptic technique, cleanroom behavior, gowning practices, contamination-control measures, and laboratory safety requirements.
Complete contemporaneous, accurate, and traceable records in accordance with Good Documentation Practices and data integrity requirements; review records for completeness before submission.
Promptly communicate environmental or personnel monitoring excursions, atypical observations, equipment issues, and potential deviations to laboratory supervision; support investigations and corrective actions as assigned.
Operate, clean, and perform routine checks of laboratory equipment; identify maintenance or calibration needs and maintain orderly, inspection-ready work areas.
Maintain adequate supplies, media, and consumables; coordinate daily testing priorities with manufacturing schedules and the QC Microbiology team.
Follow approved SOPs, GMP requirements, and applicable USP and FDA expectations; participate in training, continuous improvement activities, and inspection readiness.