Quality Control Microbiologist

PeopleSolutions, Inc.; Lynchburg (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

PeopleSolutions, Inc. is seeking a Senior QC Microbiology Specialist for a 12-month contract in a GMP-regulated pharmaceutical lab in Lynchburg, VA.

You will lead microbiological testing, environmental monitoring, validation support, investigations, and change control, with hands-on responsibility and independent operation. Ideal candidates hold a BS in a scientific discipline with 8+ years in GMP/QC labs, proficiency in USP methods, aseptic technique, and technical writing.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in microbiology or a related scientific field.
• 8+ years GMP/QC laboratory experience.
• Hands-on Antimicrobial Effectiveness Testing (AET) and test-media preparation.
• Strong knowledge of USP microbiological methods and aseptic techniques.
• Validation, investigations, and technical-writing skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare test media and apply aseptic techniques.
• Support method validation and environmental monitoring.
• Execute protocols, investigations, and change controls.
• Prepare SOPs, technical reports, and quality documentation.

Skills

BS in Microbiology

GMP/QC Experience

AET & Media Prep

USP Methods Knowledge

Aseptic Techniques

Education

Bachelor's degree in microbiology

Job description

NOW HIRING: Senior QC Microbiology Specialist

12-Month Contract | Pharmaceutical / GMP Environment

We’re seeking an experienced microbiology and quality professional to support Quality Control, microbiological testing, validation, investigations, change control, environmental monitoring, and new product development.

This is a hands-on role for someone who can operate independently in a regulated laboratory and confidently manage complex quality activities from protocol development through final reporting.

What you’ll do:

• Prepare test media and apply aseptic techniques
• Support method validation and environmental monitoring
• Execute protocols, investigations, and change controls
• Prepare SOPs, technical reports, and quality documentation

Qualifications:

• BS degree in a scientific discipline
• 8+ years of GMP/QC laboratory experience
• Hands-on AET and test-media preparation experience
• Strong knowledge of USP methods and aseptic techniques
• Validation, investigation, and technical-writing skills

Required qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in microbiology, biology, or another scientific discipline
• 8+ years of experience in a GMP environment and Quality Control laboratory
• Knowledge of USP microbiological methods
• Hands-on Antimicrobial Effectiveness Testing experience
• Experience preparing microbiological test media
• Strong knowledge of aseptic techniques and microbial testing
• Working knowledge of cGMP, USP, and ISO requirements
• Strong investigation, technical-writing, and data-review skills
• Ability to work independently and manage competing priorities

Preferred experience:

• Equipment and critical-systems qualification
• Cleaning, process, utility, or laboratory-method validation
• Change control and internal auditing

This 12-month contract offers the opportunity to make an immediate impact within a highly regulated quality organization. Contract could re-new or lead to direct hire role. If you have deep microbiology laboratory experience and can combine hands-on testing with strong validation and quality-system expertise, we want to hear from you.