Microbiology Specialist I (Wednesday-Saturday, 2nd Shift)

KBI Biopharma; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

KBI Biopharma, Inc. seeks a microbiology program specialist to support environmental monitoring, media release, and product testing within a fully onsite laboratory setting.

The role emphasizes deep microbiology expertise, training responsibilities, and strict compliance with lab safety and regulatory standards. The candidate will contribute to environmental monitoring programs, perform tests as needed, and ensure accurate data analysis and documentation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in a scientific discipline with 5–7 years of technical management experience, or a master's with 3–5 years or a Doctorate with 1–3 years related experience.

Responsibilities

• Utilizes technical discretion in the execution and interpretation of experiments that contribute to program goals.
• May perform testing when required.
• Develop and execute method verifications and qualification protocols and investigations.
• Performs training for staff on programs as needed.
• Maintains current state of training prior to execution of tasks.
• Ensures proper labeling, handling, and storage of all chemical and biohazards used in the laboratory.
• Executes and reviews routine Microbial Laboratory work.

Skills

Technical management experience

Microbiology knowledge

Training others

Education

Bachelor of Science in scientific discipline

Master’s degree in Microbiology

Doctorate in Microbiology

Job description

Position Summary:Responsible for supporting microbiological programs and testing activities for processes, instruments and equipment. ensures the effective use of material, equipment and personnel while developing products and processes at high quality levels.This person is responsible for the aspects of the following programs as directed by management:Environmental Monitoring (Air Viable, Total Air Particulate, Surface Viable)Clean Utility Monitoring (Water Sampling, Bioburden, Conductivity, TOC, Coliform and Nitrates)Compressed Gas Monitoring (Collection, Air Viable, Total Air Particulate, Dragger Tests and specific ID tests)Product Testing (Bioburden, Endotoxin, Host Purity, or Non-Host)Media ReleaseLaboratory SupportIt is the expectation that this position is required to be onsite full time. Addition, this position should be in the laboratory a minimum of 40%.Position Responsibilities:Utilizes technical discretion in the execution and interpretation of experiments that contribute to program goals.May perform testing when required.understands monitoring programs and methods and conducts troubleshooting analysis.Develop and execute method verifications and qualification protocols and investigations are performed appropriately. May execute testing when required.Makes detailed observations and carries out advanced data analysis. Qualified trainer for the Quality Microbiology team and performs training for staff on programs as needed.Familiarity with current regulations and scientific literature. Maintains current state of training prior to execution of tasks.Ensures proper labeling, handling, and storage of all chemical and biohazards used in the laboratory.Ensures proper labeling and disposition of hazardous waste in satellite areas; adheres to all safety requirements and follows safe procedures and attends all required safety and health training, including handling hazardous waste. Execute and review routine Microbial Laboratory work.Minimum Requirements:Minimum requirement is a Bachelor of Science degree in a scientific discipline with a minimum of 5 – 7 years of technical management experience; or a master’s degree with 3 – 5 years or a Doctorate degree in Microbiology study and 1 – 3 years related experience and/or equivalent training preferred.KBI Biopharma, Inc. is an EEO/AA employer and actively seeks to diversify its work force. Therefore, all qualified applicants, regardless of race, color, national origin, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability or veteran status, are strongly encouraged to apply.I understand that neither the completion of this application nor any other part of my consideration for employment establishes any obligation for KBI Biopharma, Inc. to hire me. If I am hired, I understand that either KBI Biopharma, Inc. or I can terminate my employment at any time and for any reason, with or without cause and without prior notice. I understand that no representative of KBI Biopharma, Inc. has the authority to make any assurance to the contrary.I attest with my signature below that I have given to KBI Biopharma, Inc. true and complete information on this application. No requested information has been concealed. I authorize KBI Biopharma, Inc. to contact references provided for employment reference checks. If any information I have provided is untrue, or if I have concealed material information, I understand that this will constitute cause for the denial of employment or immediate dismissal.