Principal Microbiologist

Veracity Ventures Inc. • Stamford, CT

24d • $110,000 - $120,000 • Onsite

About The Position

The Principal Microbiologist will serve as a technical leader in microbiology across multiple product categories, supporting product development, supply chain, manufacturing, and regulatory compliance. The role focuses on product preservation, antibacterial efficacy, microbiological risk assessment, and claims substantiation. The successful candidate will oversee complex microbiological studies, interpret applicable FDA requirements and global regulatory guidance, and translate scientific findings into actionable business decisions.

As a recognized subject matter expert, the Principal Microbiologist will mentor junior scientists, strengthen laboratory capabilities, lead strategic technical initiatives, and represent the organization in external industry forums.

The position is currently associated with Stamford, Connecticut, and is anticipated to transition to the company’s Trumbull R&D Center in the second half of 2027. The role will be onsite in Trumbull after the laboratory relocation. Candidates should be comfortable with the future work location; relocation benefits will not be provided for the move.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Microbiology or a related biological science.
• At least 10 years of relevant industry experience in microbiology.
• Demonstrated expertise in antibacterial product development, product preservation, and regulatory compliance.
• Deep knowledge of FDA regulatory frameworks and their application to product development and claims.
• Proven experience designing and leading complex microbiological studies.
• Ability to interpret study results and translate findings into defensible business decisions.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing microbiology, hygiene systems, and microbiological risk management in production environments.
• Demonstrated ability to influence cross-functional teams.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong leadership, mentoring, and strategic thinking capabilities.

Nice To Haves

• Advanced degree in Microbiology or a related biological science.
• Experience with preservative efficacy testing, time-kill studies, and Healthcare Personnel Handwash testing.
• Experience supporting antibacterial claims and regulatory substantiation.
• Experience improving microbiology laboratory capabilities.
• Experience representing an organization in external scientific or industry forums.

Responsibilities

• Provide microbiology technical leadership across multiple product categories, supporting product development, supply chain, manufacturing, and regulatory compliance.
• Support product preservation, antibacterial efficacy, microbiological risk assessment, and claims substantiation.
• Oversee complex microbiological studies and interpret applicable FDA requirements and global regulatory guidance.
• Translate scientific findings into actionable and defensible business decisions.
• Mentor junior scientists and strengthen laboratory capabilities.
• Lead strategic technical initiatives.
• Represent the organization in external scientific or industry forums.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior