Microbiologist I

AlloSource®; Centennial (CO); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life Insurance

Job summary

AlloSource is actively seeking a Microbiologist I to deliver complete technical laboratory services supporting controlled work areas, QC testing, and sample management. The role includes environmental monitoring, microbial evaluation, chemical analyses, and data reporting under laboratory management guidance.

The position involves research, validation work, aseptic processing program participation, and collaboration with internal teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Microbiology, Medical Technology, or related field.
• 1+ year in medical device, pharmaceutical, or related scientific environment (BS or MS).
• 1+ year professional Microbiology (or related field) laboratory experience.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Applications.
• Ability to communicate in English proficiently (speaking, reading, writing and comprehension).

Responsibilities

• Perform Environmental Monitoring Program sampling (air, surfaces, water, swabs).
• Conduct QC testing using aseptic techniques and established procedures.
• Microbial evaluation of samples and interpretation of results.
• Perform product-based QC testing (microbiological and non-microbiological).
• Document QC activities and reports to comply with regulations.
• Participate in CLIA proficiency testing and audits.
• Coordinate shipments of QC samples and troubleshoot testing issues.
• Assist with data analysis and report development.

Education

Bachelors degree in Microbiology, Medical Technology, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Would you like to develop your skills working for a mission-driven organization while playing an important role in leading the way in Life Sciences? AlloSource is a BioTech company headquartered in Centennial, Colorado.

Here at AlloSource we’re not looking for jobseekers. We want people dedicated to our mission of restoring hope to donor families and helping patients heal through our innovative cellular and tissue allografts. This takes a special person with a strong desire to help make a tremendous impact on people’s lives. Regardless of which department you work in at AlloSource, we value your efforts, your top-notch skills, and your abilities to contribute to our ultimate goal of saving or enhancing human life! What better reward is there than knowing you contributed, in some way, to save or enhance a person’s life!

Summary:

The Microbiologist I provides complete technical laboratory services in support of controlled work area activities, tissue QC laboratory testing, and sample management. Services include environmental monitoring, aseptic donor testing of AlloSource’s tissue products microbiological evaluation and identification, chemical analyses, quality control testing, and analysis of product for compliance and release. The Microbiologist I also performs research, scientific, and technical related projects and experiments as directed by laboratory management.

Anticipated Application Deadline: April 17, 2026

Pay:

$20.00 - $26.00/hr. based upon relevant years of experience

Shift Differential:

$2.00 Shift Differential Monday through Thursday, 3 PM through 6 AM, minimum 3 hours worked after 3 PM

Shift:

Monday - Thursday; 12:00pm to 10:30pm

Benefits:

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance. Click link for more benefits details: View the 2026 Eployee Benefits Summary

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

QA Laboratory Operations

• Perform all elements of the Environmental Monitoring Program, including sampling of non-viable, viable air, personnel monitoring, settle plates, swabs, water, and special testing.
• Performing quality control (QC) testing using aseptic techniques and testing practices per applicable standards.
• Perform microbial evaluation of environmental monitoring and final QC samples according to established procedures using appropriate laboratory techniques for accurate microorganism identification and interpretation of results.
• Perform product-based QC testing, including both microbiological and non-microbiological methods
• Execute appropriate quality control procedures and proper documentation to comply with regulatory agencies.
• Participate in CLIA proficiency testing.
• Perform timely testing and closure of environmental monitoring paperwork and reports.
• Participate with internal, customer, and regulatory audits.

Inspection and Test

• Utilize electronic systems to perform test ordering with third-party and internal laboratories for QC test outputs.
• Create inspection plans.
• Reconcile QC sample output from Operations group to ensure proper sample requirements.
• Coordinate shipments of QC samples to intermediate (sterilization) vendors and external laboratories.
• Troubleshoot laboratory testing and submission errors.
• Manage QC sample movements and temperature storage locations.
• Input and utilize quality system processes for QC output errors.Responsible for QC sample movement to internal laboratory area.
• Coordinate dose audit testing samples with QAL and appropriate Operations groups.
• Perform case management and nonconformance activities as determined by team supervisor.
• Assist Quality Management in collection of data, analysis of data, and report development.

Research & Validation Work

• Assist laboratory scientists and leadership with analytical techniques, written procedures, and standard protocols to support research, scientific, or technical-related disciplines.
• Assist in departmental microbial projects (e.g.Method Suitability (Bacteriostasis and Fungistasis testing).
• Perform specialty testing and research validation work.
• Complies with accurate experimental data entry into notebooks and computer databases.
• Interprets and analyzes scientific data into reports and summary documents.

Aseptic Processing Program

• Participate and interact in Aseptic Processing Program meetings, reviews, and project teams.

Communication

• Professionally interact and communicate with internal and external customers/vendors and process stakeholders.
• Perform training, as required, for junior-level technicians.

Continuous Process Improvement

• Assist in the development, evaluation, and review of policies, procedures, and methodologies for the laboratory in order to maintain compliance with accreditation.

General:

• Adhere to and promote proper practices and techniques which are consistent with current operating procedures, training requirements, safety practices and company policies.
• May perform other related duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Microbiology, Medical Technology, or related field
• 1+ year in medical device, pharmaceutical, or related scientific environment (w/ BS or MS)
• 1+ year professional Microbiology (or related field) laboratory experience
  • Experience as a Teaching Assistant in a lab may count towards this requirement.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Applications
• Ability to communicate in English proficiently (speaking, reading, writing and comprehension)

Preferred Experience:

• AATB certification
• ASQ certification
• Master’s degree in a scientific field
• FDA & CLIA-regulated environment experience
• Tissue banking experience
• Experience in examination of microbial samples

AlloSource is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and does not discriminate against qualified individuals with disabilities in regard to application procedures, hiring, advancement, discharge, compensation, training, or other terms, conditions, and privileges of employment. If you need a reasonable accommodation to apply for a position, please contact us at 720-873-0213 or [e-mail].

For employment consideration, candidates must apply online, submit a current resume, and meet the minimum qualifications. We do not accept unsolicited resumes. Candidates located within a 50-mile radius of the hiring zip code may receive first consideration.

AlloSource is an Equal Opportunity Employer.All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

AlloSource participates in E-Verify to confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, please visit www.dhs.gov/E-Verify.