Microbiologist 1

Scorpion Therapeutics; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Scorpion Therapeutics in San Diego, CA is seeking a Pharmaceutical Microbiology Technician to support quality control in drug manufacturing. You will perform routine environmental and systems monitoring and help with data interpretation and presentation.

The role requires a BS in microbiology or related life sciences, ability to work 10-hour shifts including weekends, proficiency with computer tools, and compliance with gowning requirements in a regulated pharma setting.

Qualifications

• BS in Microbiology or life sciences; no prior microbiology experience needed.
• Able to work 10-hour shifts including weekends.
• Proficient in computer tools.
• Able to qualify for gowning requirements.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine environmental and systems monitoring in quality control.
• Conduct laboratory experiments per SOPs and maintain accurate records.
• Assist with data interpretation and presentation, and develop new procedures.

Skills

Good communication

Self-motivation

Multitasking

Education

BS in Microbiology or Life Sciences

Tools

Computer tools

Job description

Pharmaceutical microbiology technician supporting quality control in drug manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• perform routine environmental and systems monitoring, conduct laboratory experiments per SOPs, maintain accurate records, assist with data interpretation and presentation, and develop new procedures.

Requirements

• BS in Microbiology or life sciences; no prior microbiology experience needed;
• able to work 10-hour shifts including weekends;
• proficient in computer tools;
• able to qualify for gowning requirements.

Preferred

• strong self-motivation;
• good communication skills;
• ability to manage multiple responsibilities.

High-Value

• focus on pharmaceutical microbiology in a manufacturing environment;
• emphasis on quality assurance, GxP compliance, and laboratory operations in a regulated pharma setting.

Work setup

• typical lab environment with moderate noise, requires lab work including gowning;
• physical ability to lift up to 20 pounds;
• primarily office and lab duties.

Travel

not specified.