Senior GMP Microbiology Scientist, QC & Methods

Scorpion Therapeutics; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 169,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Pension

Vacation

Medical/dental/vision

Life insurance

Time off/leave

Well-being benefits

Job summary

Scorpion Therapeutics seeks a Principal Scientist for GMP QC Microbiology in the Analytical GMP Laboratories. The role oversees sterility, bioburden, microbial limits, and water testing, acting as primary data reviewer for batch disposition.

You will lead method validations, transfers, and verifications, author protocols and change controls, and support equipment qualification. Training junior analysts and ensuring inspection readiness are key parts of the role.

Qualifications

• BS/MS in Microbiology, Biology, Biochemistry, Pharmaceutical Sciences, or related.
• 5+ years in cGMP pharmaceutical microbiology or 3+ years with MS.
• Authorized to work in the U.S. full-time; Lilly does not sponsor visas.

Responsibilities

• Perform sterility, bioburden, microbial limits, and water system testing.
• Lead method validations, transfers, and verifications; author protocols and change controls.
• Support qualification of lab equipment; evaluate new rapid microbiological methods.
• Lead OOS/OOT investigations; drive CAPA to closure with QA.
• Maintain inspection-ready documentation; SME during inspections/audits; update SOPs.
• Develop/deliver training for junior analysts; maintain training records.

Skills

Aseptic operations

EM data systems

RMM platforms

Microbial identification

Training & mentoring

Education

BS/MS in Microbiology or related field

Tools

MODA/LabVantage/Metasys

TrackWise/Veeva Vault

BacT/ALERT/Milliflex/NAT/PCR

MALDI-TOF/Vitek

LIMS/ELN/QMS

Job description

Scorpion Therapeutics seeks a Principal Scientist for GMP QC Microbiology in the Analytical GMP Laboratories. The role oversees sterility, bioburden, microbial limits, and water testing, acting as primary data reviewer for batch disposition.

You will lead method validations, transfers, and verifications, author protocols and change controls, and support equipment qualification. Training junior analysts and ensuring inspection readiness are key parts of the role.