Principal Microbiologist

Veracity Ventures Inc.; Stamford (CT); On-site; USD 130,000 - 195,000; Full time

Job summary

Veracity Ventures Inc. is seeking a Principal Microbiologist to lead microbiology across product categories. The role is onsite in Stamford with a planned move to the Trumbull R&D Center in the second half of 2027, and will require guiding complex studies and regulatory alignment.

You will mentor scientists, influence cross-functional teams, ensure compliance with FDA guidance, and translate findings into strategic business decisions while advancing laboratory capabilities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Microbiology or related biological science.
• At least 10 years of relevant industry experience in microbiology.
• Expertise in antibacterial product development, product preservation, and regulatory compliance.
• Deep knowledge of FDA regulatory frameworks and their application to product development and claims.
• Proven experience designing and leading complex microbiological studies.
• Ability to interpret study results and translate findings into defensible business decisions.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing microbiology, hygiene systems, and microbiological risk management in production environments.
• Demonstrated ability to influence cross‑functional teams.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong leadership, mentoring, and strategic thinking capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a technical leader in microbiology across multiple product categories.
• Support product development, supply chain, manufacturing, and regulatory compliance.
• Oversee complex microbiological studies, interpret applicable FDA requirements and global regulatory guidance.
• Translate scientific findings into actionable business decisions.
• Mentor junior scientists, strengthen laboratory capabilities, and lead strategic technical initiatives.
• Represent the organization in external industry forums.

Skills

Leadership

Mentoring

Written and verbal communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Regulatory understanding

Education

Bachelor's degree in Microbiology

Job description

Principal Microbiologist

Current Location: Stamford, Connecticut

Future Location: Trumbull, Connecticut

Employment Type: Full-Time

Seniority Level: Mid‑Senior / Principal‑Level Technical Expert

Work Arrangement: Onsite

The role is currently associated with Stamford, Connecticut, with an anticipated transition to the company’s Trumbull R&D Center in the second half of 2027.

The position will be onsite at Trumbull after the laboratory relocation. Candidates should be comfortable with the future work location. No relocation benefits will be provided for the move.

Required Experience: 10+ years of relevant industry experience

Minimum Education: Bachelor’s degree in Microbiology or a related biological science

The Principal Microbiologist will serve as a technical leader in microbiology across multiple product categories, supporting product development, supply chain, manufacturing, and regulatory compliance.

The role focuses on product preservation, antibacterial efficacy, microbiological risk assessment, and claims substantiation. The successful candidate will oversee complex microbiological studies, interpret applicable FDA requirements and global regulatory guidance, and translate scientific findings into actionable business decisions.

As a recognized subject matter expert, the Principal Microbiologist will also mentor junior scientists, strengthen laboratory capabilities, lead strategic technical initiatives, and represent the organization in external industry forums.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Microbiology or a related biological science.
• At least 10 years of relevant industry experience in microbiology.
• Demonstrated expertise in antibacterial product development, product preservation, and regulatory compliance.
• Deep knowledge of FDA regulatory frameworks and their application to product development and claims.
• Proven experience designing and leading complex microbiological studies.
• Ability to interpret study results and translate findings into defensible business decisions.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing microbiology, hygiene systems, and microbiological risk management in production environments.
• Demonstrated ability to influence cross‑functional teams.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong leadership, mentoring, and strategic thinking capabilities.

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced degree in Microbiology or a related biological science.
• Experience with preservative efficacy testing, time‑kill studies, and Healthcare Personnel Handwash testing.
• Experience supporting antibacterial claims and regulatory substantiation.
• Experience improving microbiology laboratory capabilities.
• Experience representing an organization in external scientific or industry forums.