Microbiologist (Validation Specialist)

EQVAL Group, Inc; Ponce (PR); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life Insurance

Paid time off (PTO)

Holidays

Professional Growth (EQVAL Academy)

Referral program

Productivity incentive

Job summary

EQVAL Group, Inc. in Puerto Rico seeks a Microbiologist to support microbiological testing, environmental monitoring, and sterilization validation within a Medical Devices setting.

The role requires ensuring regulatory compliance, performing essential laboratory testing, and maintaining thorough documentation to assure product quality and safety. The candidate should have a bachelor’s degree in microbiology, 3-5 years of relevant experience, and be fully bilingual in English and Spanish.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in microbiology or related field.
• 3-5 years of experience in microbiological analysis.
• Experience in microbiological testing, environmental monitoring, and autoclave operation.
• Proficiency in SOP development and technical writing.
• Fully bilingual (English and Spanish) with exceptional communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Support microbiological testing, environmental monitoring, and sterilization validation activities.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory standards and maintain accurate documentation.

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

SOP writing

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in microbiology or related field

Job description

EQVAL Group, Inc. is a company that provides services to the manufacturing industry (Medical Devices, Pharmaceuticals, Biotechnologies, others). We work with an extraordinary group of professionals (employees and contractors) to accomplish the requirements established by our customers, in order to perform and provide a highly effective service.

The Microbiologist is required to support microbiological testing, environmental monitoring, and sterilization validation activities within a Medical Devices manufacturing environment. This role involves ensuring compliance with regulatory standards, conducting essential laboratory testing, and maintaining accurate documentation to ensure product quality and safety.

• Bachelor’s degree in microbiology or related field.
• 3-5 years of experience in microbiological analysis, ideally in the pharmaceutical or medical device industry.
• Experience in microbiological testing, environmental monitoring, and autoclave operation.
• Proficiency in SOP development and technical writing.
• Fully bilingual (English and Spanish) with exceptional communication skills, both spoken and written.
• Available to work 3rd (11pm-7am) shift
• Life Insurance
• Paid time off (PTO)
• Holidays
• Professional Growth (Courses and Certifications by EQVAL Academy)
• Referral program
• Productivity incentive

This position will be full-time 100% on site in Puerto Rico.

EQVAL Group is an EEO. We comply with all federal, local, and state laws regarding non-discrimination.