Microbiology Lab Associate: Personal Care Innovator

bmsc-careers; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

BMSC, a small but growing manufacturer of personal care products based in Fort Worth, Texas, seeks a Microbiologist I to support quality-related activities in the Microbiology lab and drive manufacturing excellence.

You will perform microbial testing, operate autoclaves, collect water samples, maintain precise records, and coordinate testing with third‑party labs, while building technical expertise and contributing to continuous improvement and compliance with ISO, FDA cosmetics standards.

Qualifications

• 2+ years relevant industry experience preferred.
• A 4-year degree in Microbiology, chemistry, food science, or related discipline required.

Responsibilities

• Perform and provide microbial testing accurately, safely, efficiently, and in a timely manner.
• Operate autoclaves to produce sterilized media.
• Collect and test water samples for microbial growth.
• Maintain detailed and accurate records of all testing results, comments, deviations, and control information.
• Coordinate testing and sample submissions to third-party labs.
• Build technical expertise through continuous learning.
• Maintain labeling, handling, storage of biohazardous materials.

Skills

Serial dilutions

Aseptic testing

Growth promotion

Microbial monitoring

Gram staining

Plating

Membrane filtration

Excel

Word

Outlook

Root cause analysis

ISO accreditation

FDA cosmetics regulations

FDA-BAM/APHA/USP methods

Critical thinking

Problem solving

Mathematical calculations

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Laboratory safety

Education

4-year degree in Microbiology, chemistry, food science, or related discipline

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

BMSC, a small but growing manufacturer of personal care products based in Fort Worth, Texas, seeks a Microbiologist I to support quality-related activities in the Microbiology lab and drive manufacturing excellence.

You will perform microbial testing, operate autoclaves, collect water samples, maintain precise records, and coordinate testing with third‑party labs, while building technical expertise and contributing to continuous improvement and compliance with ISO, FDA cosmetics standards.