Microbiologist IV

Manpower, Inc.; Arden Hills (MN); On-site; USD 56,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

ManpowerGroup in Minnesota seeks a Microbiologist IV to join a regulated medical device organization. You will be the microbiology SME supporting contract manufactured devices and cross-functional quality system activities.

The role emphasizes risk-based decision-making, strong scientific writing, and the ability to communicate technical rationale clearly to cross-functional teams. You will review MBERs, support investigations and CAPAs, and collaborate with Manufacturing, Regulatory, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Microbiology, Biology, Biomedical Sciences, or related field.
• Minimum of five (5) years in microbiology or related regulated functions.
• Experience performing scientific evaluations and risk assessments.
• Strong technical writing and audit-ready reports.
• Ability to manage multiple projects with cross-functional partners.

Responsibilities

• Serve as microbiology SME for contract manufactured devices and external partners.
• Support due diligence, product integration, and manufacturing transfers with microbiology input.
• Perform microbiological risk assessments for products, materials, processes, facilities and supplier changes.
• Author and review MBERs and supporting scientific documentation.
• Support investigations, nonconformances, CAPAs, and quality system activities requiring microbiology expertise.

Skills

Problem-solving

Risk assessment

Cross-functional

Technical writing

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Microbiology or related field

Tools

MBERs

Job description

Our client, a regulated medical device organization is seeking a Microbiologist IV to join their team. As a Microbiologist IV, you will be part of the Quality organization supporting microbiology subject matter expertise across contract manufactured devices and organization-wide quality system activities. The ideal candidate will have strong scientific problem-solving, risk-based decision-making, and the ability to communicate technical rationale clearly across cross-functional stakeholders, which will align successfully in the organization.

Job Title:

Microbiologist IV

Pay Range:

$41/hr-$52/hr

What's the Job?

• Serve as a microbiology subject matter expert (SME) supporting contract manufactured devices and external manufacturing partners.
• Support acquisition due diligence activities, product integration efforts, and manufacturing transfer initiatives with microbiology expertise.
• Perform microbiological risk assessments for products, materials, manufacturing processes, facilities, and supplier changes to support quality and patient safety.
• Author and review Microbiology Evaluation Reports (MBERs), technical assessments, and supporting scientific documentation.
• Support investigations, nonconformances, CAPAs, and other quality system activities requiring microbiology expertise, ensuring compliance with applicable quality system requirements.

What's Needed?

• Bachelor's degree in Microbiology, Biology, Biomedical Sciences, or a related scientific discipline.
• Minimum of five (5) years of experience in microbiology, quality, manufacturing, engineering, or related technical functions within a regulated industry.
• Experience performing scientific evaluations and technical risk assessments.
• Strong technical writing and documentation skills, including the ability to produce clear, audit-ready scientific reports.
• Ability to independently manage multiple projects and priorities while partnering effectively with cross-functional teams and external partners.

What's in it for me?

• Opportunity to apply microbiology expertise to real-world product quality, patient safety, and regulatory compliance outcomes.
• Collaborative, cross-functional environment partnering with Manufacturing, Quality, Supplier Quality, Regulatory Affairs, Research & Development, and external business partners.
• Engagement in risk-based decision-making through microbiological risk assessments and scientific evaluations.
• Exposure to quality system activities including investigations, CAPAs, nonconformance support, and change impact evaluations.
• Chance to contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and microbiology-related quality system enhancements.

Upon completion of waiting period consultants are eligible for:

• Medical and Prescription Drug Plans
• Vision Plan
• Health Savings Account
• Health Flexible Spending Account
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
• Supplemental Life Insurance
• Short Term and Long Term Disability Insurance
• Business Travel Insurance
• Weekly Pay

About ManpowerGroup, Parent Company of: Manpower, Experis, Talent Solutions, and Jefferson Wells.

ManpowerGroup® (NYSE: MAN), the leading global workforce solutions company, helps organizations transform in a fast-changing world of work by sourcing, assessing, developing, and managing the talent that enables them to win. We develop innovative solutions for hundreds of thousands of organizations every year, providing them with skilled talent while finding meaningful, sustainable employment for millions of people across a wide range of industries and skills. Our expert family of brands – Manpower, Experis, Talent Solutions, and Jefferson Wells – creates substantial value for candidates and clients across more than 75 countries and territories and has done so for over 70 years. We are recognized consistently for our diversity - as a best place to work for Women, Inclusion, Equality and Disability and in 2023 ManpowerGroup was named one of the World's Most Ethical Companies for the 14th year - all confirming our position as the brand of choice for in-demand talent.