Microbiologist II

SGS Consulting; Tallahassee (FL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

SGS Consulting in Florida is seeking a Microbiology QC Analyst to perform and interpret microbiology testing in accordance with USP and regulatory standards. You will conduct environmental monitoring, support CAPA investigations, and contribute to audits and method validations, ensuring equipment and facilities maintain microbiological integrity.

The role requires strong attention to documentation, SOP authoring, and coordination with cross-functional teams to ensure timely and compliant test

Qualifications

• Associate's degree or higher required, with relevant lab experience.
• Minimum 3+ years' experience in QC/microbial testing or related field.
• Experience interpreting regulatory microbiology requirements.

Responsibilities

• Performs, analyzes, and interprets QC and microbial limits testing per USP and regulations.
• Conducts environmental monitoring including water sampling and testing.
• Performs microbiology methods and sampling techniques.
• Manages CAPA investigations and change controls.
• Supports microbiology projects from production or development.
• Participates in audits as area SME and reports test results.

Skills

Investigations and CAPA

Environmental monitoring (water)

Education

Associate's degree or higher

Job description

Job Responsibilities

• Performs, analyzes, and interprets QC and microbial limits testing according to USP and regulatory requirements for raw materials, finished products, and stability samples.


• Perform environmental monitoring which includes water sampling and testing.


• Performs microbiology methods and sampling techniques.


• Performs investigations and completes CAPA in response to laboratory investigations.


• Manages change controls effectively.


• Manages/ supports microbiology projects from production or formulations development dept.


• Actively participates in customer and regulatory audits as area SME.


• Develops and executes validation protocols for test methods and equipment qualification.


• Author and review SOPs and test methods related to microbiology.


• Ensure the microbiological integrity of environment, equipment and facilities.


• Manages product testing based upon internal and customer specifications.


• Managing 3rd party laboratory testing and reporting of data and EM when necessary.


• Report on testing results, including CoA’s.


• Maintain equipment, media, and sample logs as needed.


• Ensure the micro lab is adequately supplied and maintained.


• Perform other responsibilities to support the business as requested.


• Adhere to all defined Safety and Sustainability requirements and expectations and seek clarification whenever Safety and Sustainability requirements and expectations are either unknown or unclear.


• Promptly report identified Safety and Sustainability issues, problems, deficiencies, errors, incidents, and/or opportunities to management and correct where possible.


• Stop work where deemed necessary to maintain safety.

Skills

• Investigations and completes CAPA.


• Environmental monitoring which includes water sampling and testing.

Education & Experience

Education: Associate's degree or higher3+ years' experience