Microbiology Scientist – Method Validation & QA

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 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.