Microbiologist II
Job Title : Microbiologist II
Location : Piscataway, New Jersey
Type : Contract To Hire
Hours : Mon-Fri 8am-5pm
Our client is seeking an experienced Microbiologist II to support microbiology and environmental monitoring (EM) operations for sterile and non-sterile drug manufacturing. This full-time exempt role requires 3-5 years of hands-on experience in a regulated cGMP lab setting. The ideal candidate brings subject matter expertise (SME) in aseptic techniques, water/EM testing, and microbial analysis, and can lead or support lab investigations and compliance-driven activities.
You'll also take ownership of microbiology documentation, investigations, and trending while working cross-functionally with Quality and Manufacturing. Responsibilities:
- Perform environmental monitoring in ISO 5-8 areas (viable & non-viable sampling)
- Conduct water testing: WFI, RO, purified water, and clean steam
- Monitor compressed gases for viable/non-viable particles, oil, and moisture
- Conduct bioburden, microbial limits, gram stain, growth promotion, and endotoxin testing
- Review microbiology lab data and generate trend reports (Excel)
- Submit samples and isolates for external ID and testing
- Operate autoclaves, maintain lab equipment, and ensure sanitation logs
- Lead or support investigations (OOS, alert/action levels, deviations)
- Generate and execute Change Controls related to procedures, equipment, or methods
- Act as a document contributor in MasterControl for method/procedure updates
- Bachelor's degree in Microbiology, Biology, or a related field
- 3-5 years of hands-on cGMP microbiology lab experience in the pharmaceutical industry
- Proven experience performing EM, water testing, and microbial assays
- Understanding of 21 CFR [click to reveal phone number]210/211/820 and cGMP microbiology requirements
- Experience using EM equipment (e.g., AirIdeal, Met One, Lasair III, MiniCapt)
- Comfortable with aseptic gowning, gown qualification, and cleanroom protocols
- Strong attention to detail, time management, and documentation practices
- Experience with MasterControl, Veeva Vault, or other QMS/document systems
- Participation in internal/external audits
- Ability to lead or mentor junior microbiologists
- Familiarity with FDA inspection expectations
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