Microbiologist

Virtue America; Connecticut; On-site; USD 42,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Virtue America is seeking an Entry-Level Microbiologist to support microbiological testing, quality control, and routine lab operations in a pharmaceutical or biotech setting in Connecticut.

You'll perform testing of raw materials, finished products, and water samples; prepare culture media; assist environmental monitoring; and maintain records under GMP/GLP guidelines. Fresh graduates with 0–2 years of experience are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

• B.Sc. or M.Sc. in Microbiology, Biotechnology, or related Life Sciences discipline.
• Fresh graduates and candidates with 0–2 years of experience are encouraged to apply.
• Basic understanding of microbiological testing and laboratory procedures.
• Knowledge of laboratory safety and documentation practices.

Responsibilities

• Perform microbiological testing of raw materials, finished products, and water samples.
• Prepare culture media, reagents, and laboratory samples.
• Assist with environmental monitoring and microbial limit testing.
• Support microbial identification and routine laboratory analysis.
• Maintain laboratory equipment, records, and testing documentation.
• Follow aseptic techniques, GMP, GLP, and laboratory safety procedures.
• Report test results and assist with laboratory investigations.

Skills

Microbiology knowledge

Lab testing

Documentation

Safety procedures

Aseptic techniques

Education

B.Sc./M.Sc. in Microbiology/Biotech

Job description

We are looking for a motivated and detail-oriented Entry-Level Microbiologist to join our laboratory team. The candidate will support microbiological testing, quality control activities, and routine laboratory operations within a pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or life sciences environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform microbiological testing of raw materials, finished products, and water samples.
• Prepare culture media, reagents, and laboratory samples.
• Assist with environmental monitoring and microbial limit testing.
• Support microbial identification and routine laboratory analysis.
• Maintain laboratory equipment, records, and testing documentation.
• Follow aseptic techniques, GMP, GLP, and laboratory safety procedures.
• Report test results and assist with laboratory investigations.

Required Qualifications

• B.Sc. / M.Sc. in Microbiology, Biotechnology, or related Life Sciences discipline.
• Fresh graduates and candidates with 0–2 years of experience are encouraged to apply.
• Basic understanding of microbiological testing and laboratory procedures.
• Knowledge of laboratory safety and documentation practices.

Preferred Skills

• Knowledge of aseptic techniques and microbial testing.
• Familiarity with culture media preparation and environmental monitoring.
• Understanding of GMP and GLP guidelines.
• Good documentation, communication, and analytical skills.