{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"ac3b59d7072aa331e16b087f","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/ac3b59d7072aa331e16b087f","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/ac3b59d7072aa331e16b087f","title":"Sr QC Microbiologist","description":"The Sr. Microbiologist conducts diverse biological assays on raw materials, in-process samples, finished products, and environmental monitoring samples, following USP, FDA, and regulatory guidelines. Utilizes specialized techniques for qualitative, quantitative, and investigative analysis. Ensures compliance with client’s SOPs requirements. Compares results with specifications, documents findings, and collaborates with Microbiology lab personnel to uphold testing protocols.\nResponsibilities\nThe QC Sr. Microbiologist is the highest level of QC microbiology laboratory in Client and is expected to embrace a \"team\" working environment focused on achieving department goals by demonstrating willingness to accept assignments not specifically listed in the job description as allowed by the limitations of training, experience, and/or education.\nLeads diverse protocols, including environmental studies and validations, for microbiology testing services. Conducts biological assays, troubleshoots technical issues, and performs method validation with minimal guidance.\nEnsures scientific suitability of test methodologies, investigates, and resolves problems, and teaches gown qualifications within a team environment.\nEnsures testing result accuracy and validity, analyzing monthly microbiology data to identify and correct potential product quality concerns.\nDevelops problem-solving skills, utilizing Laboratory Information Management Systems, and compiles data for reports related to investigations, APQRs, KPIs, QMRs, and validations.\nMaintains records, prepares materials, and keeps the work area organized. Coordinates testing activities and represents the microbiology department in process improvement teams.\nSupports inventory management and protocol execution, ensuring the laboratory meets audit requirements. Records results and performs special testing, instrument, and process validations.\nTakes an active role in laboratory QC functions, including OOS investigation, SOP management, validation activities, and auditing, contributing to maintaining an audit-ready status for global regulatory compliance.\nTrains and mentors more junior analysts in new and existing procedures, techniques and governmental regulations as directed by supervisor.\nAnalyzes and interprets project/study/investigation results and findings.\nReview and approve QC test results as well as logbooks for accuracy and completeness and conformance to SOPs.\nMay schedule laboratory testing and associated activities to minimize operational disruptions to departments.\nPerforms calibration and maintenance of analytical instruments as required.\nPerforms instrument/method troubleshooting within analytical method parameters.\nWrites, revises, reviews, and implements technical documentation including protocols, reports; reference standard qualification reports; analytical test procedures; and change controls. Conducts testing to evaluate planned changes to compendial (e.g. USP, JP, EP) test methods so that these methods can be implemented in accordance with the requirements.\nReviews and/or writes technical reports, procedures, and protocols.\nProvides problem solving skills to support the resolution and documentation of investigations for laboratory and manufacturing issues.\nAssists with determination of root causes of non-conformances and recommends corrective actions.\nDraws conclusions from data and communicates those conclusions is writing.\nMay perform internal audits of Quality Control.\nMay perform external audits of vendors with respect to laboratory GMP’s.\nQualifications\nCompetencies:\nEducation / Experience:\nMinimum of seven years of experience in the Pharmaceutical or Biotechnology industry with a bachelor’s degree in microbiology, Biology or related scientific field required. Alternately, four to six years of experience with a master’s degree in microbiology, Biology, or related scientific field. Alternately, two to four years of experience with a PhD in microbiology, Biology, or related scientific field-Required.\nExperience with Microbiological Method validation/Method Verification-Required.\nCandidate must have broad knowledge in all types of microbiological compendia testing (USP, EP, JP, BP) -Required.\nGood written English and verbal communication skills-Required.\nMust be highly organized and able to work under pressure.\nMust have strong interpersonal and leadership skills.\nMust be computer literate with knowledge in all Microsoft business applications.\nStrong background in scientific software for identification system such as Vitex is a plus.\nJudgment / Decision Making:\nDuties are performed under general direction toward broad assignments with periodic reviews. Duties are performed within the framework of departmental or functional guidelines, requiring interpretation and original thinking.\n\nWork Environment:\nA laboratory environment with exposure to microorganisms, safety cabinets, heat, and electrical current.\n\nPhysical Demands:\nVisual acuity and manual dexterity required to operate computer, analytical instrumentation, sample preparation and proofread documents. The majority of time is spent sitting and walking. Often required to lift objects weighing up to 20 pounds.","company":"Cedent","rawCompany":"cedent","city":"Hernando","state":"FL","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-08-19T15:47:40.898Z","occupations":[{"code":"19-1022.00","title":"Microbiologists","slug":"microbiologists"},{"code":"19-4099.01","title":"Quality Control Analysts","slug":"quality-control-analysts"},{"code":"11-3051.01","title":"Quality Control Systems Managers","slug":"quality-control-systems-managers"}],"industries":[{"code":"541714","title":"Research and Development in Biotechnology (except Nanobiotechnology)","slug":"research-and-development-in-biotechnology-except-nanobiotechnology"},{"code":"325414","title":"Biological Product (except Diagnostic) Manufacturing","slug":"biological-product-except-diagnostic-manufacturing"},{"code":"325412","title":"Pharmaceutical Preparation Manufacturing","slug":"pharmaceutical-preparation-manufacturing"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Sr QC Microbiologist","description":"The Sr. Microbiologist conducts diverse biological assays on raw materials, in-process samples, finished products, and environmental monitoring samples, following USP, FDA, and regulatory guidelines. Utilizes specialized techniques for qualitative, quantitative, and investigative analysis. Ensures compliance with client’s SOPs requirements. Compares results with specifications, documents findings, and collaborates with Microbiology lab personnel to uphold testing protocols.\nResponsibilities\nThe QC Sr. Microbiologist is the highest level of QC microbiology laboratory in Client and is expected to embrace a \"team\" working environment focused on achieving department goals by demonstrating willingness to accept assignments not specifically listed in the job description as allowed by the limitations of training, experience, and/or education.\nLeads diverse protocols, including environmental studies and validations, for microbiology testing services. Conducts biological assays, troubleshoots technical issues, and performs method validation with minimal guidance.\nEnsures scientific suitability of test methodologies, investigates, and resolves problems, and teaches gown qualifications within a team environment.\nEnsures testing result accuracy and validity, analyzing monthly microbiology data to identify and correct potential product quality concerns.\nDevelops problem-solving skills, utilizing Laboratory Information Management Systems, and compiles data for reports related to investigations, APQRs, KPIs, QMRs, and validations.\nMaintains records, prepares materials, and keeps the work area organized. Coordinates testing activities and represents the microbiology department in process improvement teams.\nSupports inventory management and protocol execution, ensuring the laboratory meets audit requirements. Records results and performs special testing, instrument, and process validations.\nTakes an active role in laboratory QC functions, including OOS investigation, SOP management, validation activities, and auditing, contributing to maintaining an audit-ready status for global regulatory compliance.\nTrains and mentors more junior analysts in new and existing procedures, techniques and governmental regulations as directed by supervisor.\nAnalyzes and interprets project/study/investigation results and findings.\nReview and approve QC test results as well as logbooks for accuracy and completeness and conformance to SOPs.\nMay schedule laboratory testing and associated activities to minimize operational disruptions to departments.\nPerforms calibration and maintenance of analytical instruments as required.\nPerforms instrument/method troubleshooting within analytical method parameters.\nWrites, revises, reviews, and implements technical documentation including protocols, reports; reference standard qualification reports; analytical test procedures; and change controls. Conducts testing to evaluate planned changes to compendial (e.g. USP, JP, EP) test methods so that these methods can be implemented in accordance with the requirements.\nReviews and/or writes technical reports, procedures, and protocols.\nProvides problem solving skills to support the resolution and documentation of investigations for laboratory and manufacturing issues.\nAssists with determination of root causes of non-conformances and recommends corrective actions.\nDraws conclusions from data and communicates those conclusions is writing.\nMay perform internal audits of Quality Control.\nMay perform external audits of vendors with respect to laboratory GMP’s.\nQualifications\nCompetencies:\nEducation / Experience:\nMinimum of seven years of experience in the Pharmaceutical or Biotechnology industry with a bachelor’s degree in microbiology, Biology or related scientific field required. 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Duties are performed within the framework of departmental or functional guidelines, requiring interpretation and original thinking.\n\nWork Environment:\nA laboratory environment with exposure to microorganisms, safety cabinets, heat, and electrical current.\n\nPhysical Demands:\nVisual acuity and manual dexterity required to operate computer, analytical instrumentation, sample preparation and proofread documents. The majority of time is spent sitting and walking. 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