Microbiologist II: Sterilization & Validation Expert

The Adecco Group; Monroe (NC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Competitive compensation

Paid time off

401(k) with 5% company match

Job summary

The Adecco Group is seeking a Microbiologist II to join a collaborative, regulated manufacturing environment. This hands-on role focuses on microbiological testing, validation, and contamination-control initiatives to support product quality and patient safety.

You will lead sterilization and method validations, perform environmental monitoring, author SOPs, and collaborate across quality, manufacturing, and other teams.

Qualifications

• Experience in GMP-controlled laboratory environment.
• Knowledge of ISO 13485 and ISO 11137 requirements is preferred.
• Experience with sterilization methods and environmental monitoring.

Responsibilities

• Perform microbiological testing according to approved procedures, including bioburden, endotoxin, sterility, growth promotion, cell culture, and environmental monitoring.
• Lead sterilization validation projects for new and existing products in accordance with ISO 11137.
• Support routine dose audits, requalification activities, dose‑setting studies, and dose‑mapping studies.
• Author and revise SOPs, laboratory test procedures, validation protocols, and technical reports.
• Coordinate sample testing with external and third‑party laboratories.

Skills

Analytical skills

Technical writing

Documentation

Problem-solving

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in microbiology or related field

Tools

SAP

Job description

The Adecco Group is seeking a Microbiologist II to join a collaborative, regulated manufacturing environment. This hands-on role focuses on microbiological testing, validation, and contamination-control initiatives to support product quality and patient safety.

You will lead sterilization and method validations, perform environmental monitoring, author SOPs, and collaborate across quality, manufacturing, and other teams.