Junior Microbiologist - QC Lab & Microbial Testing

US Pharma Lab; North Brunswick Township (NJ); On-site; USD 48,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

US Pharma Lab is seeking a Junior Microbiologist to assist in rapid microbiological testing of finished products and raw materials at our North Brunswick, NJ facility. The role supports environmental monitoring and QA documentation while following cGMP guidelines.

Candidates should have a BS/MS in Chemistry or related field and 1 year of basic microbiology techniques, plus 1–3 years QC lab experience in dietary supplements or related manufacturing.

Qualifications

• BS/MS in Chemistry or related science.
• 1 year of basic microbiology techniques.
• 1–3 years QC lab experience in dietary supplements, food or OTC.

Responsibilities

• Perform microbial testing per USP guidelines.
• Support rapid testing using Biolumix / Soleris (advantage).
• Maintain environmental monitoring in production areas.
• Prepare media and perform growth promotion testing.
• Collect and analyze cleaning validation samples.
• Record data in logbooks and lab software, generate summaries.
• Identify OOS and assist in investigations under QC guidance.
• Comply with cGMP, GLP and safety requirements.

Skills

Integrity

Transparency

Independence

Teamwork

Time management

Continuous improvement

Education

BS / MS in Chemistry or related

Tools

Shimadzu LC2010

Nexera

GC2010

Thermo ICP-MS

Labsolution

Waters Empower Lab

Job description

US Pharma Lab is seeking a Junior Microbiologist to assist in rapid microbiological testing of finished products and raw materials at our North Brunswick, NJ facility. The role supports environmental monitoring and QA documentation while following cGMP guidelines.

Candidates should have a BS/MS in Chemistry or related field and 1 year of basic microbiology techniques, plus 1–3 years QC lab experience in dietary supplements or related manufacturing.