QC Microbiologist – GMP & Microbiology Specialist

lieflabs; California (MO); On-site; USD 74,000 - 88,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

401(k) with Company Participation

Life Insurance

Wellness Benefits

Education Reimbursement Program

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Job summary

Lief Labs is seeking a QC Microbiologist to join the Valencia, CA quality control team. This role focuses on microbiological testing, environmental monitoring, and ensuring compliance with FDA/USP standards in a GMP environment.

The position emphasizes handling investigations, CAPA, and cross-functional collaboration to support product safety and quality across raw materials to finished goods.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Microbiology or related field.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in a GMP-regulated microbiology laboratory.
• Experience in dietary supplements, pharmaceuticals, food manufacturing, or related regulated industry preferred.
• Hands-on experience performing microbiological testing and environmental monitoring activities.
• Experience supporting audits and inspections in a regulated environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform microbiological testing of raw materials, packaging components, in-process samples, finished products, and environmental monitoring samples.
• Review and interpret laboratory results to ensure compliance with FDA, USP, and internal specifications.
• Maintain accurate, complete, and auditable laboratory documentation in line with GMP, GLP, and data integrity requirements.
• Execute environmental monitoring programs including air, surface, water, and personnel monitoring.
• Lead or support investigations involving OOS, atypical, or nonconforming results and support CAPA.

Skills

GMP microbiology

Microbial testing

FDA/USP compliance

Data integrity

Documentation

Cross-functional

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in Microbiology

Tools

LIMS

Electronic lab systems

Job description

Lief Labs is seeking a QC Microbiologist to join the Valencia, CA quality control team. This role focuses on microbiological testing, environmental monitoring, and ensuring compliance with FDA/USP standards in a GMP environment.

The position emphasizes handling investigations, CAPA, and cross-functional collaboration to support product safety and quality across raw materials to finished goods.