Microbiologist

Tri-Pac•Winchester, VA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Help build and operate our microbiology capability from the ground up. Hubot, Inc. is seeking a Junior Microbiologist to support our Winchester, VA lab operations. This role will help set up the microbiology lab and perform conventional microbiology testing across all products, including ongoing stability work turning daily lab execution into clear, reliable, inspection-ready results. Why Join Hubot? 🚀 25–30% YoY growth forecast through 2030 🌟 4.8 Glassdoor | 4.7 Indeed | 95% recommend | Well-being 79 ⚙️ Work at the intersection of QC Microbiology, Manufacturing, and Quality Systems in a GMP environment 🧪 Build and scale microbiology capability at our Winchester, VA site (high ownership, real impact) 🧭 Impact that counts: Your testing supports product release , stability programs , and audit readiness 📈 Career path: Junior Microbiologist → Microbiologist → Senior Microbiologist → Microbiology Lead / QC Supervisor

Requirements

Degree in Microbiology (or closely related life science field)
Comfortable working hands-on in a laboratory environment with strong attention to detail
Committed to clean, compliant, repeatable execution and strong documentation habits
Aseptic technique
Media preparation (agar, broths)
Culture handling and isolation
Gram staining and basic staining methods
Microscopy (light; phase contrast exposure preferred)
Serial dilutions and plating
Colony counting / CFU analysis
Basic biochemical tests
Environmental monitoring
Microbial identification
Basic PCR knowledge (entry-level exposure acceptable)
Data recording and result interpretation

Responsibilities

Set up the microbiology lab in Winchester , including foundational workflows, lab readiness, and organization
Conduct conventional microbiology testing on all products (routine microbiology)
Perform ongoing stability microbiology testing per schedule and program requirements
Prepare media and supplies to support daily testing ( agar plates, broths, reagents )
Execute environmental monitoring activities as required and maintain clean lab practices
Record data clearly and accurately; support result review, trending, and basic interpretation
Support troubleshooting and follow-up testing for atypical results under guidance