Microbiologist II - Quality Control

Regulatory Jobs; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Quarterly bonus

Benefits program

Job summary

Padagis is seeking a Microbiologist II to join our Quality Control team to support microbiological analysis of products, stability samples, validation samples, raw materials, and environmental samples. This role ensures product quality through testing, method validation, and continuous improvement initiatives.

The position offers $23/hr-$28/hr based on experience and education, with a quarterly bonus incentive plan and a robust employee benefits program.

Qualifications

• BS in Microbiology or related field is required.
• 1+ year experience in a microbiology lab.
• Strong written and verbal communication and documentation skills.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.

Responsibilities

• Conduct microbiological testing and monitoring of samples.
• Analyze data and ensure compliance with SOPs and regulatory standards.
• Support method validation and continuous improvement projects.

Skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Detail-oriented

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor of Science in Microbiology or related field

Job description

We are seeking a Microbiologist II to join our Quality Control (QC)team and support the microbiological analysis of products, stability samples, validation samples, raw materials, and environmental samples. This role is vital in ensuring product quality through testing, method validation, and participation in continuous improvement initiatives. If you are detail-oriented, collaborative, and thrive in a fast-paced environment, we encourage you to apply!

This position pays $23/hr-$28/hr based on experience and education. Padagis employees in these roles are also eligible for a quarterly bonus incentive plan and a robust employee benefits program.

Job duties:

Microbiological Testing and Monitoring

• Conduct microbiological monitoring for:
• Purified water systems, laboratory water systems, and compressed air systems.
• Active air monitoring and environmental sample collection (including equipment monitoring).
• Perform USP <60>, USP <61>, and USP <62> testing to detect and quantify microbial contaminants in pharmaceutical products and raw materials.
• Conduct USP <51> testing for antimicrobial effectiveness studies.

Data Analysis and Regulatory Compliance

• Analyze and interpret microbiological data, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and company Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Maintain detailed and accurate documentation in accordance with regulatory and quality standards.

Subject Matter Expertise and Improvement Efforts

• Act as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) for core functional areas of microbiology.
• Support method validation activities and participate in continuous improvement projects to enhance quality control processes.

Required qualifications:

• Bachelor of Science in Microbiology or a related scientific field
• One or more (1+) years of experience working in a microbiology lab
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, excellent documentation, and organizational skills
• Demonstrated critical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Willingness to take ownership of assigned tasks and responsibility for the results
• Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team

Preferred qualifications:

• Experience in a pharmaceutical or similar industrial setting
• Hands‑on experience with, and knowledge of, aseptic techniques
• Familiarity with USP <60>, <61>, <62>, and <51> testing methodologies

Core competencies:

Since its beginning, Padagis has been undergoing the process of identifying what we believe will lead to the success of our organization in a competitive landscape. To that end, we have developed a set of five “core” competencies. We strive to bring employees on board the journey with us who exemplify these key competencies:

• Service delivery – Understand who your internal and external customers are, identify their needs, and deliver value above their expectations
• Active collaboration – Seek opportunities to work together across teams, function, business units, and geographies to seek success
• Demonstrate agility – Proactively identify changes in our environment and act quickly, leading or embracing change
• Think differently – Create, develop, and implement new ideas, products, services, or processes that involve introducing something new or significantly improving something that already exists
• Excellent execution – Achieve outstanding results in all aspects of our organization, including our culture, leadership, strategy, and processes

About us:

At Padagis our focus is on health care products that improve people’s lives. We are a market‑leading generic prescription pharmaceutical company that specializes in “extended topical” medications, like creams, foams, mousses, gels, liquids and inhalable products.

It’s a great time to join our team because we have a high growth trajectory with now more than 1,300 employees across six locations in the United States and Israel. We’ve already established a successful track record of launching first‑to‑file and first‑to‑market generic pharmaceutical products that have helped to make prescription products more affordable for patients and reduce costs for the healthcare system.

Our team members work in a dynamic environment where opportunity is built on a foundation of honesty and transparency. Please consider joining our team where great things are happening and you can make a difference.