On-Site Microbiologist: Build Lab & QC Impact

Hubot | Tri Pac, Inc. CDMO; Winchester (VA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company contribution

Paid time off and holidays

Job summary

Hubot, Inc. in Winchester, VA is seeking a Junior Microbiologist to help build and operate the microbiology lab from the ground up.

You will support day-to-day conventional microbiology testing across products, including stability work, with a focus on accurate results and compliant documentation. You will set up foundational workflows, prepare media and supplies, perform CFU counts, Gram staining, and basic PCR exposure, reporting findings to Quality/Lab leadership.

Qualifications

• Degree in Microbiology or closely related life science field.
• Hands-on lab environment with attention to detail.
• Clean, compliant execution with strong documentation habits.
• 3-5 years of experience.

Responsibilities

• Set up the microbiology lab in Winchester, including foundational workflows, lab readiness, and organization.
• Conduct conventional microbiology testing on all products (routine microbiology).
• Perform ongoing stability microbiology testing per schedule and program requirements.
• Prepare media and supplies to support daily testing (agar plates, broths, reagents).
• Execute environmental monitoring activities as required and maintain clean lab practices.
• Record data clearly and accurately; support result review, trending, and basic interpretation.
• Support troubleshooting and follow-up testing for atypical results under guidance.

Skills

Media preparation

Culture handling and isolation

Gram staining

Microscopy

Serial dilutions and plating

CFU analysis

Basic biochemical tests

Microbial identification

Basic PCR knowledge

Data recording and interpretation

Education

Degree in Microbiology or closely related life science field

Job description

Hubot, Inc. in Winchester, VA is seeking a Junior Microbiologist to help build and operate the microbiology lab from the ground up.

You will support day-to-day conventional microbiology testing across products, including stability work, with a focus on accurate results and compliant documentation. You will set up foundational workflows, prepare media and supplies, perform CFU counts, Gram staining, and basic PCR exposure, reporting findings to Quality/Lab leadership.