Microbiologist

Weil Group • Yauco, PR

8d • Onsite

About The Position

As a Microbiologist at our Yauco facility, you will play a critical role in ensuring the microbiological integrity of cleanrooms, products, and utilities. This position focuses on routine testing, environmental monitoring, and contamination control - integral to maintaining ISO-classified cleanroom standards and operational excellence.

Requirements

• Associate’s degree or Bachelor’s degree in Biology, Microbiology, or related field.
• Proven experience with cell culture techniques.
• Experience working in cleanroom (aseptic) environments.
• Proficiency in environmental equipment management, including both viable and non-viable monitoring.
• Familiarity with GMP/GLP guidelines and meticulous documentation standards.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of sampling clean utilities (water, compressed air, etc.).

Responsibilities

• Perform microbiological tests essential for cleanroom, component, and product release, including both viable and non-viable environmental monitoring.
• Prepare culture media, maintain culture stocks, and clean laboratory glassware and equipment.
• Create and update microbiology lab procedures and support investigations such as OOS, NCPR, and CAPA.
• Conduct environmental testing—both viable and non-viable monitoring—for ISO 7 and ISO 8 cleanrooms (e.g., air, surfaces, utilities).
• Manage environmental equipment used for monitoring controlled spaces and utilities.
• Support sampling and monitoring of clean utilities (e.g., water systems, compressed air).
• Assist with method and equipment validation, including trend analysis of historic data.
• Ensure careful documentation and compliance with GMP and GLP standards.
• Communicate timely test results and collaborate closely with production and process improvement teams.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree