Quality Control Microbiologist - Tissue & Graft Testing

Vivex Biologics; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Vivex Biologics is seeking a Quality Control Microbiologist to perform QC testing on tissue donors and grafts, ensuring results meet regulatory standards and are communicated promptly.

You will coordinate with external labs and internal departments, maintain documentation, and support environmental and water testing, trend analysis, and ongoing quality initiatives. Evening/weekend on-call may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Science, Microbiology preferred or AS with two years of experience in a regulated environment.
• Proficient in aseptic techniques and microbiology testing.
• Strong documentation, communication, and record-keeping skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform QC testing of tissue samples including viability and bioburden assessments.
• Review test results and manage Biomaterial Tracking System and records.
• Support environmental monitoring and water system testing per procedures.
• Maintain equipment and assist with protocol qualification/validation.
• Participate in audits, investigations, and weekend on-call rotations.

Skills

Aseptic techniques

Bioburden testing

Sterility testing

Gram staining

Microbial identification

Microbiology testing

Education

BS in Microbiology

AS in Science with 2+ years experience

Tools

Vitek 2

Sievers M9 TOC Analyzer

Conductivity Meter

Cell Analyzers

Job description

Vivex Biologics is seeking a Quality Control Microbiologist to perform QC testing on tissue donors and grafts, ensuring results meet regulatory standards and are communicated promptly.

You will coordinate with external labs and internal departments, maintain documentation, and support environmental and water testing, trend analysis, and ongoing quality initiatives. Evening/weekend on-call may be required.