Pharmaceutical Microbiology Specialist - cGMP Focus

BioSpace; Petersburg (VA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Civica's Petersburg, Virginia site seeks a Microbiologist to support the microbiology laboratory for sterile injectable manufacturing, ensuring FDA-compliant quality systems and cGMP practices.

You will perform and review procedures, participate in environmental monitoring, qualify equipment, and help train staff while advancing a culture of quality and continuous improvement. Travel may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a scientific discipline with at least 4 years in quality/cGMP in the pharmaceutical industry.
• Strong project management, organizational, and execution skills.
• Microbiology testing and environmental monitoring experience.
• Participation in activities to support regulatory agency inspections is required.
• Excellent interpersonal and written communication skills, and experience with various software/electronic applications, are required.
• Self-motivated, flexible, and able to work in a small, fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Ability to work autonomously and within established guidelines, procedures, and practices.
• Committed to delivering high-quality results, working with others to overcome challenges, and focusing on what matters.

Responsibilities

• Support the establishment and maintenance of the microbiological testing laboratory to ensure compliance with cGMPs and industry standards for best practices.
• Perform microbiological testing methods consistent with USP testing requirements, including bioburden, endotoxin, microbial ID, and growth promotion studies.
• Conduct and maintain qualifications of laboratory equipment and ongoing maintenance/calibration.
• Establish and coordinate test sampling plans.
• Perform microbiological testing and sample collection to support environmental monitoring and utilities systems.
• Participate in verification of microbiological methods and method transfers.
• Participate in development of training programs for microbiologists.
• Lead or participate in investigations related to laboratory operations and non-conforming results.
• Identify, track, and facilitate resolution of technical issues.
• Conduct quality risk assessments related to microbiology and environmental monitoring.
• Author/review SOPs, protocols, reports, test methods, and product specs as applicable.
• Promote a quality mindset and quality excellence across activities.
• Travel may be required.

Skills

Project management

Communication

Autonomy

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in science

Tools

LIMS

Electronic lab notebook

GxP software

Job description

Civica's Petersburg, Virginia site seeks a Microbiologist to support the microbiology laboratory for sterile injectable manufacturing, ensuring FDA-compliant quality systems and cGMP practices.

You will perform and review procedures, participate in environmental monitoring, qualify equipment, and help train staff while advancing a culture of quality and continuous improvement. Travel may be required.