Bilingual Microbiologist - QC (English/Spanish)

5TH HQ; Florida; Presencial; USD 28.000 - 39.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

5TH HQ in Miramar, FL, is seeking an experienced Microbiologist to join the Quality Control team. You will perform testing of raw materials, in-process materials, finished products, and process water, and monitor environmental and personnel conditions.

The role emphasizes adherence to cGMP standards, USP methods, and FDA regulations, with opportunities to support OOS investigations and continuous improvement efforts in a nutraceutical manufacturing setting.

Formación

• Bachelor's degree in Microbiology, Biology, Biomedical Science, or related science required.
• 1–2 years of microbiology lab experience in a cGMP-regulated environment.
• Hands-on knowledge of plating, media preparation, organism identification, environmental monitoring, personnel monitoring, water testing.
• Knowledge of cGMP, FDA regulations, and USP standards.
• Bilingual English/Spanish preferred.

Responsabilidades

• 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 elevate 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.

Conocimientos

Plating

Media preparation

Organism identification

Environmental monitoring

Personnel monitoring

Water testing

cGMP knowledge

Bilingual English/Spanish

Educación

Bachelor's degree in Microbiology/related

Master's degree in Microbiology preferred

Descripción del empleo

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.