Microbiology Scientist

Canyon Labs; Bluffdale (UT); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance

Long term disability insurance

401(k) with company match

Job summary

Canyon Labs in Bluffdale, Utah, is seeking a Microbiology Scientist to perform, develop, validate and troubleshoot microbiological testing in a regulated environment, ensuring compliance with GMP, GLP, and ISO 17025.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor's or Master’s in Microbiology or related life science, 3–5 years of lab experience, and proven ability to author technical reports, SOPs and quality documentation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Microbiology or a related life science discipline is required.
• Minimum of 3–5 years of microbiology laboratory experience in a regulated environment.
• Experience with microbiological testing, method validation, troubleshooting, and laboratory investigations.
• Experience authoring technical reports, protocols, SOPs, and quality documentation.

Responsibilities

• Perform microbiological testing in accordance with approved procedures, protocols, and quality requirements.
• Conduct sample receipt, inspection, log-in, testing, status updates, and data review activities.
• Perform testing including bioburden enumeration, sterility testing, microbial identification, environmental monitoring, and other microbiological assays as required.
• Design, execute, and document method validations, verifications, and method transfer studies.
• Develop, optimize, validate, and implement new microbiological methods and processes.
• Prepare, review, and approve validation protocols and reports.
• Support equipment qualification activities and assess laboratory testing capabilities.
• Evaluate method performance, suitability, and compliance with applicable standards and client requirements.

Education

Bachelor's degree or Master’s degree in Microbiology, Biology, Biochemistry, or a related life science discipline

Job description

Canyon Labs exists to raise the standard of services in the Medical Device and Pharmaceutical markets by providing streamlined and expert solutions in technical consulting, sterilization, analytical testing and packaging.

We are committed to ensuring that quality services are delivered by meeting or exceeding customer expectations, continuously improving the effectiveness of the quality system, and ensuring compliance with regulations, standards and directives.

Position Title: Microbiology Scientist

Location: Onsite at Canyon Labs in Bluffdale, UT

Schedule: Monday – Friday 8:00AM – 5:00PM

Salary Range: $65,000.00 - $85,000.00

Position Summary

The Microbiology Scientist is responsible for performing, developing, validating, and troubleshooting microbiological methods in support of laboratory testing services. This role serves as a technical subject matter expert for microbiological testing and quality-related activities, ensuring compliance with applicable regulatory, accreditation, and internal quality requirements. The ideal candidate possesses strong hands-on microbiology laboratory experience, method validation expertise, and a thorough understanding of quality systems within a regulated environment.

Primary Responsibilities

Technical Microbiology

• Perform microbiological testing in accordance with approved procedures, protocols, and quality requirements.
• Conduct sample receipt, inspection, log-in, testing, status updates, and data review activities.
• Perform testing including bioburden enumeration, sterility testing, microbial identification, environmental monitoring, and other microbiological assays as required.
• Analyze and interpret microbiological data using scientific principles and basic statistical tools.
• Identify and determine the disposition of non-conforming products, samples, or test results.

Validation & Method Development

• Design, execute, and document method validations, verifications, and method transfer studies.
• Develop, optimize, validate, and implement new microbiological methods and processes.
• Prepare, review, and approve validation protocols and reports.
• Support equipment qualification activities and assess laboratory testing capabilities.
• Evaluate method performance, suitability, and compliance with applicable standards and client requirements.

Quality & Compliance

• Ensure compliance with GMP, GLP, ISO 17025, and internal quality system requirements.
• Author, revise, and maintain SOPs, work instructions, forms, protocols, and technical reports.
• Support investigations related to nonconformances, deviations, OOS results, and CAPAs.
• Review and approve laboratory data generated by operations personnel.
• Participate in internal audits, external audits, and accreditation assessments.
• Initiate and implement corrective and preventive actions and support continuous improvement activities.

Technical Expertise & Collaboration

• Serve as a technical resource for microbiological testing, method validation, and troubleshooting activities.
• Collaborate with Quality, Operations, Validation, and client-facing teams to ensure successful project execution.
• Support onboarding and training activities related to microbiological methods and laboratory best practices.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives within laboratory operations.
• Evaluate laboratory equipment, technologies, and processes to improve testing efficiency, quality, and compliance.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or Master’s degree in Microbiology, Biology, Biochemistry, or a related life science discipline required.
• Minimum of 3-5 years of microbiology laboratory experience in a regulated environment.
• Demonstrated experience with microbiological testing, method validation, troubleshooting, and laboratory investigations.
• Experience authoring technical reports, protocols, SOPs, and quality documentation.

Canyon Labs offers several benefits as part of your total compensation, including but not limited to:

• Paid Time Off, Sick Time, and Paid Holidays
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Long term disability insurance, life insurance
• 401(k) with company match up to 4%

At Canyon Labs, we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable laws.