Microbiologist

Scorpion Therapeutics; Wisconsin; On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Scorpion Therapeutics in Wisconsin seeks a Microbiologist to lead independent microbiological testing in a pharmaceutical lab. You will perform bioburden and endotoxin assays, manage media and reagents, and help maintain equipment in a regulated environment.

You will analyze data, support investigations, document results to standards, and contribute to continuous improvement. The role requires a Bachelor’s in microbiology or related field, 2+ years of lab experience, strong technical skills, and

Qualifications

• Requires a Bachelor's in microbiology, biology or related field.
• Minimum 2 years of microbiology lab experience with routine testing and documentation.
• Familiarity with laboratory compliance and recordkeeping.

Responsibilities

• Independent microbiological testing and monitoring in a pharmaceutical laboratory.
• Perform microbiological assays (bioburden, endotoxin, gram staining, etc.).
• Analyze data, manage media and reagents, maintain equipment.
• Support investigations and contribute to continuous improvement.

Skills

Microbiology techniques

Data analysis

Documentation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Microbiology or related field

Job description

Role: Microbiologist responsible for independent microbiological testing and monitoring in a pharmaceutical laboratory setting. Objectives include ensuring data accuracy, maintaining lab readiness, supporting investigations, and contributing to continuous improvement.

Core duties encompass sample collection, performing microbiological assays (bioburden, endotoxin, gram staining, etc.), analyzing data, managing media and reagents, maintaining equipment, and supporting laboratory investigations and technical document development.

Requirements: Bachelor's in microbiology, biology, or related field; minimum 2 years of microbiology laboratory experience with routine testing and documentation; strong technical microbiological skills; proven ability to follow documentation standards; excellent organizational and communication skills; familiarity with laboratory compliance and recordkeeping.

Preferred qualifications: experience with aseptic techniques, trend analysis, and root cause investigations.

High-value specifics: pharmaceutical microbiology, routine testing, assay development, laboratory investigations, documentation adherence, and cross-functional collaboration.

Work setup: not explicitly specified; likely in a regulated lab environment.