Microbiology Associate

Piper Companies; North Carolina; On-site; USD 34,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Sick leave

401K

Job summary

Piper Companies is seeking a Microbiologist for a 6+ month contract in the biopharmaceutical manufacturing sector. Focus areas include environmental monitoring, microbiological testing, and cleanroom operations in a GMP-regulated setting.

Open to entry-level candidates with a bachelor's degree and experienced lab professionals seeking to expand in pharmaceutical manufacturing. Responsibilities cover sampling, testing, data interpretation, and compliant documentation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Microbiology, Biology, Chemistry, Biochemistry, Life Sciences, or a related field.
• Experience with GMP environments and environmental monitoring procedures.
• Strong documentation and data interpretation skills in regulated labs.
• Comfort with ISO 5/ISO 7 cleanroom environments and gowning procedures.

Responsibilities

• Perform environmental monitoring activities (air, surface, personnel sampling).
• Conduct routine microbiology testing and document results per GMP.
• Evaluate data, identify trends, and assist with investigations.
• Operate and maintain sampling equipment and lab instruments.
• Ensure proper handling, labeling, storage, and disposal of materials.

Skills

Environmental monitoring

Microbiology

Documentation

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Laboratory instruments

Job description

Piper Companies is seeking a Microbiologist to support a leading organization within the biopharmaceutical manufacturing industry. This Microbiologist opportunity is a 6+ month contract role focused on environmental monitoring, microbiological testing, and cleanroom operations within a GMP-regulated manufacturing environment. This position is open to both entry-level candidates with a bachelor's degree and experienced laboratory professionals looking to expand their expertise in pharmaceutical manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Perform environmental monitoring activities, including viable air, surface, and personnel sampling within controlled manufacturing and laboratory environments.
• Conduct routine microbiology laboratory testing and generate accurate, GMP-compliant documentation of results and observations.
• Evaluate environmental monitoring data, identify trends, and assist with basic investigations and troubleshooting activities.
• Operate and maintain sampling equipment, laboratory instruments, and testing systems used to support contamination control programs.
• Ensure proper handling, labeling, storage, and disposal of laboratory materials while maintaining compliance with safety, quality, and regulatory requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Microbiology, Biology, Chemistry, Biochemistry, Life Sciences, or a related scientific discipline.
• Understanding of basic analytical chemistry concepts, including the ability to create standard curves and calculate unknown sample concentrations through interpolation.
• Experience gained through coursework, internships, academic research, or industry roles in microbiology, chemistry, or laboratory sciences.Comfortable completing cleanroom gowning certification and routinely working in ISO 5 and ISO 7 classified environments while spending extended periods on your feet.
• Strong technical writing, documentation, observation, and data analysis skills with the ability to follow procedures in a regulated setting.

Compensation

Associate I Salary Range: $25.00/hr - $30.00/hr

Associate II Salary Range: $30.00/hr - $37.00/hr

Contract Length: 6+ Months

Comprehensive Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, sick leave if required by law, and 401K