QC Microbiology Specialist – GMP, Sterility & EM

Viral Vector Manufacturing Facility Pty Ltd; Sydney; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Viral Vector Manufacturing Facility Pty Ltd – Westmead NSW is Australia’s first commercial viral vector CDMO, integrating with health and research precinct. We are seeking an experienced QC Microbiology professional to support microbiology quality control and GMP-compliant operations that enable advanced therapies.

Reporting to the QC/QA Manager, you will perform microbiological testing, environmental monitoring, investigations and continuous improvement, balancing hands-on lab work with

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in chemistry, pharmacy, biology or equivalent.
• At least two years’ experience in QC microbiology in pharma/chemical.
• Working knowledge of cGMP and data integrity principles.
• Experience with microbiological testing and environmental monitoring.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Perform and support microbiological testing of materials, media, samples and water.
• Support sterility, endotoxin, bioburden and microbial limits testing per regulatory requirements.
• Coordinate environmental monitoring across air, surfaces, water and personnel.
• Support analytical method qualification, validation and transfer.
• Analyze QC data, identify issues and implement improvements.
• Author and review investigations and support QMS record management.
• Contribute to audits and inspection readiness.
• Provide microbiology guidance and training across stakeholders.

Skills

QC Microbiology

Environmental monitoring

Data integrity

Regulatory compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in chemistry/pharmacy/biology

Job description

Viral Vector Manufacturing Facility Pty Ltd – Westmead NSW is Australia’s first commercial viral vector CDMO, integrating with health and research precinct. We are seeking an experienced QC Microbiology professional to support microbiology quality control and GMP-compliant operations that enable advanced therapies.

Reporting to the QC/QA Manager, you will perform microbiological testing, environmental monitoring, investigations and continuous improvement, balancing hands-on lab work with