Microbiologist
Department: Quality Control
Location: Miramar, FL
Schedule: 2:30 pm - 11:00 pm, Training: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Rate: $24
Position Overview
We are seeking an experienced Microbiologist to join the Quality Control team of a nutraceutical manufacturing company in Miramar, FL.
The Microbiologist will be responsible for performing microbiological testing of raw materials, in-process materials, finished products, and process water, as well as conducting environmental and personnel monitoring. This position plays an important role in maintaining a contamination-free manufacturing environment and ensuring compliance with cGMP standards, SOPs, USP methods, and FDA regulations.
Key Responsibilities
- Perform microbiological testing of raw materials, in-process materials, finished products, and process water.
- Conduct environmental and personnel monitoring within manufacturing and packaging areas.
- Prepare and sterilize microbiological media, reagents, and laboratory supplies.
- Maintain microbial cultures and reference organisms.
- Inspect manufacturing equipment and personnel for potential sources of microbial contamination.
- Review microbiological assay data and evaluate results against established specifications.
- Identify and escalate OOS, out-of-trend, or anomalous results.
- Maintain complete and accurate laboratory notebooks, logbooks, worksheets, and electronic records.
- Support microbiological OOS investigations and root cause analysis.
- Work closely with QA, Manufacturing, Packaging, and Purchasing to resolve microbiological and quality concerns.
- Maintain the microbiology laboratory in a clean, organized, safe, and compliant condition.
- Participate in training, proficiency testing, and continuous improvement activities.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Microbiology, Biology, Biomedical Science, or a closely related science required.
- Master’s degree in Microbiology or a related science preferred.
- 1–2 years of microbiology laboratory experience within a cGMP-regulated pharmaceutical, nutraceutical, food, or dietary supplement manufacturing environment.
- Hands-on knowledge of:
- Plating
- Media preparation
- Organism identification
- Environmental monitoring
- Personnel monitoring
- Water testing
- Knowledge of cGMP, FDA regulations, and USP standards applicable to microbiological laboratory operations.
- Ability to interpret microbiological assay data and follow written procedures accurately.
- Strong documentation and data integrity skills.
- Excellent attention to detail, organization, and communication.
- Bilingual English/Spanish preferred.
Physical Requirements
- Ability to stand and work at laboratory benches for extended periods.
- Ability to occasionally lift up to 30 lbs.
- Comfortable working with microbiological cultures, laboratory chemicals, reagents, and product samples.
- Must follow PPE requirements, including gloves, lab coat, and eye protection.