Bilingual Microbiologist I – R&D & GMP Support

FITS, LLC; Villalba (PR); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Customer service culture

Job summary

FITS, LLC is seeking a Microbiologist to support our Laboratory activities in Puerto Rico. The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor’s in science with a Microbiology focus and has 1–5 years in regulated microbiology labs.

Fluency in Spanish and English is required, with flexibility for 2nd and 3rd shifts including weekends. You will identify targets, study bacteria, and perform analyses under GDP and GMP guidelines, collaborating with R&D and other teams to deliver high-quality results while

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in science with Microbiology focus; 1–5 years in regulated microbiology labs.
• Bilingual Spanish and English.
• Flexibility for 2nd/3rd shifts and weekends as per business needs.
• Knowledge of R&D, GDP and GMP regulations; lab techniques and biological analysis.

Responsibilities

• Identify and validate molecular targets relevant to disease.
• Study origin, development, and function of bacteria and microorganisms.
• Conduct research on effects of nutrients, drugs, hormones on tissues.
• Analyze materials for toxicity; isolate and identify hormones, minerals, proteins, cultures of microorganisms.
• Examine antibodies formation; study chemistry of cells and cell division.
• May mentor colleagues or direct work of junior staff.
• Lead/participate in R&D projects from design to implementation.

Skills

Microbiology

Bilingual Spanish/English

Shift flexibility

Regulatory knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in science (Microbiology)

Job description

FITS, LLC is seeking a Microbiologist to support our Laboratory activities in Puerto Rico. The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor’s in science with a Microbiology focus and has 1–5 years in regulated microbiology labs.

Fluency in Spanish and English is required, with flexibility for 2nd and 3rd shifts including weekends. You will identify targets, study bacteria, and perform analyses under GDP and GMP guidelines, collaborating with R&D and other teams to deliver high-quality results while