Quality Control Microbiologist

BioSpace; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Eagle Analytical is seeking a Quality Control Microbiologist to support sterile and non-sterile testing, data integrity, and regulatory compliance. The role focuses on reviewing microbiology data, quality investigations, and maintaining robust documentation within a cGMP/cGLP framework.

The candidate will participate in internal audits, CAPAs, and continuous improvement initiatives while collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure quality across all microbiology functions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Microbiology, Biology, or related life science.
• Experience in sterile and/or non-sterile microbiology testing preferred.
• Knowledge of cleanroom practices and microbiological testing principles.
• Experience in a regulated laboratory environment (ISO 17025, cGMP, cGLP) preferred.
• Experience reviewing GMP/GLP documentation and quality investigations preferred.
• Strong attention to detail with data integrity and regulatory compliance.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• ASQ certification or related quality credentials preferred.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and electronic document management systems.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with Eagle Analytical policies, SOPs, and the Quality Management System.
• Interpret and apply regulatory and accreditation standards, including ISO 17025, cGMP, cGLP, USP, and A2LA requirements.
• Support regulatory inspections, client audits, and accreditation assessments as required.
• Review microbiological test data and documentation related to sterility, endotoxin, bioburden, microbial limits, environmental monitoring, and particulate matter testing.
• Verify data integrity, accuracy, completeness, and traceability for laboratory worksheets, logbooks, and reports.
• Maintain accurate and compliant quality records and documentation.
• Review and approve quality investigations, including OOS, NCR, DV, CAPA, change controls, and customer complaints.
• Evaluate root cause analyses and corrective action plans for laboratory and process-related issues.
• Prepare audit finding reports and determine appropriate corrective and preventive actions.
• Support and conduct internal audits of quality systems and microbiology laboratories.
• Perform routine compliance walk-through audits to ensure ongoing adherence to regulatory and quality requirements.
• Manage auditing, storage, retention, and control of quality documentation and quarantined materials.
• Write, review, and approve SOPs, work instructions, forms, and quality records to ensure regulatory compliance and operational consistency.
• Assist in creating and maintaining quality manuals, procedures, and controlled documentation.
• Prepare and maintain quality-related training materials as assigned.
• Communicate findings, trends, and risks with laboratory management and quality leadership.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives related to quality systems, documentation, and laboratory compliance.
• Perform additional duties and special projects as assigned to support quality and regulatory objectives.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Independent work

MS Office proficiency

Electronic document management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Microbiology / Biology / life science

ASQ certification or quality credentials

Biochemistry/Biology/Microbial fields

Microbiology-related bachelor’s degree programs

Job description

Job Details Description

Position Summary

The Quality Control Microbiologist performs quality review activities supporting both sterile and non-sterile microbiological testing. This role is responsible for reviewing routine microbiology data, documentation, and quality investigations to ensure compliance with cGMP, cGLP, ISO 17025, A2LA, and USP requirements, as well as Eagle Analytical’s Quality Management System. The position works closely with laboratory operations to maintain data integrity, regulatory compliance, and continuous improvement across microbiology testing functions.

What You Will Do

• Ensure compliance with Eagle Analytical policies, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and the Quality Management System.
• Interpret and apply regulatory and accreditation standards, including ISO 17025, cGMP, cGLP, USP, and A2LA requirements.
• Support regulatory inspections, client audits, and accreditation assessments as required.
• Review microbiological test data and documentation related to sterility, endotoxin, bioburden, microbial limits, environmental monitoring, and particulate matter testing.
• Verify data integrity, accuracy, completeness, and traceability for laboratory worksheets, logbooks, and reports.
• Maintain accurate and compliant quality records and documentation.
• Review and approve quality investigations, including Out-of-Specification (OOS), Nonconformance Reports (NCR), Deviations (DV), Corrective and Preventive Actions (CAPA), change controls, and customer complaints.
• Evaluate root cause analyses and corrective action plans for laboratory and process-related issues.
• Prepare audit finding reports and determine appropriate corrective and preventive actions.
• Support and conduct internal audits of quality systems and microbiology laboratories.
• Perform routine compliance walk-through audits to ensure ongoing adherence to regulatory and quality requirements.
• Manage auditing, storage, retention, and control of quality documentation and quarantined materials.
• Write, review, and approve SOPs, work instructions, forms, and quality records to ensure regulatory compliance and operational consistency.
• Assist in creating and maintaining quality manuals, procedures, and controlled documentation.
• Prepare and maintain quality-related training materials as assigned.
• Communicate findings, trends, and risks with laboratory management and quality leadership.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives related to quality systems, documentation, and laboratory compliance.
• Perform additional duties and special projects as assigned to support quality and regulatory objectives.

Who You Are

• Bachelor’s degree in Microbiology, Biology, or a related life science required.
• Experience in sterile and/or non-sterile microbiology testing preferred.
• Knowledge of cleanroom practices and microbiological testing principles.
• Experience working in a regulated laboratory environment (ISO 17025, cGMP, cGLP) preferred.
• Experience reviewing GMP/GLP documentation and quality investigations preferred.
• Strong attention to detail with a demonstrated commitment to data integrity and regulatory compliance.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and electronic document management systems.
• ASQ certification or related quality credentials preferred.

Who We Are

Serving customers since 2004, Eagle offers the highest quality in preparation testing for sterility, bacterial endotoxins, microbial detection, beyond-use dating (BUD) determination and active ingredient potency. State-of-the-art equipment, combined with the experience and knowledge of our team, makes Eagle the best choice for all testing needs. The Eagle team is committed not only to performing the best quality control testing, but also working relentlessly with our customers on solutions if tests receive unexpected results. Learn more at www.eagleanalytical.com.

Qualifications Skills

Behaviors Preferred

• Team Player: Works well as a member of a group
• Dedicated: Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity
• Detail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well

Motivations Preferred

• Goal Completion: Inspired to perform well by the completion of tasks
• Self-Starter: Inspired to perform without outside help

Education Preferred

• Bachelors or better in Biochemistry or related field.
• Bachelors or better in Biology or related field.
• Bachelors or better in Microbiology or related field.
• Bachelors or better in Microbiology and Molecular Cell Sciences or related field.

Experience

Licenses & Certifications

Equal Opportunity Employer

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