Microbiologist

Hubot | Tri Pac, Inc. CDMO; Winchester (VA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

401(k) with company contribution

Paid time off and holidays

Job summary

Hubot, Inc. is seeking a Junior Microbiologist to help set up and operate the Winchester, VA microbiology lab on-site. You will perform conventional microbiology testing across products and support stability work to ensure reliable, inspection-ready results.

The role emphasizes hands-on lab work, meticulous data recording, and collaboration with Quality/Lab leadership in a GMP environment. Early-career professionals with a degree in microbiology are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

• Degree in Microbiology or closely related life science field.
• Hands-on lab work with attention to detail and documentation.

Responsibilities

• Set up the Winchester lab, establish workflows and readiness.
• Perform conventional microbiology testing on all products.
• Carry out ongoing stability testing per program requirements.
• Prepare media and supplies for daily testing.
• Record data clearly and support review and interpretation.
• Support troubleshooting for atypical results under guidance.

Skills

Media preparation

Culture handling

Gram staining

Microscopy

Serial dilutions

CFU analysis

Biochemical tests

Microbial identification

PCR knowledge

Data interpretation

Education

Degree in Microbiology

Tools

PCR equipment

Job description

Hubot, Inc. is an FDA-registered contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO) specializing in liquids, semi solids and aerosol filling for global pharmaceutical and personal care brands including Fortune 500 clients. We develop and manufacture products that reach consumers across the world, and our analytical laboratory is central to making that happen safely, accurately, and on time.

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Winchester, Virginia, United States (On-site)

Hiring: Junior Microbiologist — Winchester, VA Laboratory (On-Site)

Winchester, Virginia | Full-Time | On-Site | Reporting to Quality / Lab Leadership

Help build and operate our microbiology capability from the ground up. Hubot, Inc. is seeking a Junior Microbiologist to support our Winchester, VA lab operations. This role will help set up the microbiology lab and perform conventional microbiology testing across all products, including ongoing stability work turning daily lab execution into clear, reliable, inspection-ready results.

Why Join Hubot?

• 25–30% YoY growth forecast through 2030
• Work at the intersection of QC Microbiology, Manufacturing, and Quality Systems in a GMP environment
• Build and scale microbiology capability at our Winchester, VA site (high ownership, real impact)
• Impact that counts: Your testing supports product release, stability programs, and audit readiness

What You’ll Do

• Set up the microbiology lab in Winchester, including foundational workflows, lab readiness, and organization
• Conduct conventional microbiology testing on all products (routine microbiology)
• Perform ongoing stability microbiology testing per schedule and program requirements
• Prepare media and supplies to support daily testing (agar plates, broths, reagents)
• Execute environmental monitoring activities as required and maintain clean lab practices
• Record data clearly and accurately; support result review, trending, and basic interpretation
• Support troubleshooting and follow-up testing for atypical results under guidance

Who You Are (Early-Career Microbiology Professional)

• Degree in Microbiology (or closely related life science field)
• Comfortable working hands‑on in a laboratory environment with strong attention to detail
• Committed to clean, compliant, repeatable execution and strong documentation habits
• 3-5 years of experience

Must-Have Skills (Core Microbiology Techniques)

• Media preparation (agar, broths)
• Culture handling and isolation
• Gram staining and basic staining methods
• Microscopy (light; phase contrast exposure preferred)
• Serial dilutions and plating
• Colony counting / CFU analysis
• Basic biochemical tests
• Microbial identification
• Basic PCR knowledge (entry-level exposure acceptable)
• Data recording and result interpretation

Success Metrics

• On-time completion of routine and stability microbiology testing
• Accurate CFU counts and clean, repeatable technique (minimal rework)
• Complete, clear documentation that supports traceability and review
• Lab set-up milestones achieved with organized workflows and reliable readiness

Your work ensures products and stability samples are supported by consistent, high-quality microbiological results.

Clean technique + clean data = confident decisions and at Hubot, both matter.

What We Offer

• Competitive base salary commensurate with experience
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company contribution
• Paid time off and holidays

Hubot, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity / Aff… All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.