Senior Microbiologist – 12-Month Contract (Hybrid)

JCW Resourcing; Arden Hills (MN); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 117,000; Full time

Job summary

JCW Group is seeking a Senior Microbiologist on a 12-month contract in Arden Hills, MN. The role bridges microbiology with quality, manufacturing, and regulatory activities to keep products safe and compliant. Hybrid work arrangement supports cross-site collaboration.

Ideal candidates will have strong scientific writing, multiple project management skills, and the ability to influence decisions with data-driven insights while engaging stakeholders across regions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Microbiology, Biology, Biomedical Science, or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in microbiology, quality, manufacturing, or engineering within a regulated environment.
• Track record of technical risk assessments and scientific evaluations.
• Strong technical writing ability.
• Ability to run several projects at once with minimal oversight.
• Clear communicator who can manage a wide range of stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Provide microbiology expertise for products built by external manufacturing partners.
• Contribute to due diligence, integration, and site or product transfer projects tied to business acquisitions.
• Conduct microbiological risk assessments covering materials, processes, facilities, products, and supplier changes.
• Write and review microbiology evaluations, technical justifications, and related scientific documentation.
• Determine the microbiological impact of design, process, material, supplier, and facility changes.
• Support nonconformances, investigations, and CAPAs that require microbiology input.
• Advise development teams on microbiological considerations through design, launch, and lifecycle management.
• Take part in audits, regulatory inspections, and inspection readiness efforts.
• Drive improvements to microbiology-related quality processes.
• Clearly present risks, recommendations, and supporting rationale to stakeholders in multiple regions.

Skills

Bachelor's degree in Microbiology

Strong scientific writing

Project management

Effective communicator

Stakeholder management

Regulatory knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Microbiology

Job description

JCW Group is seeking a Senior Microbiologist on a 12-month contract in Arden Hills, MN. The role bridges microbiology with quality, manufacturing, and regulatory activities to keep products safe and compliant. Hybrid work arrangement supports cross-site collaboration.

Ideal candidates will have strong scientific writing, multiple project management skills, and the ability to influence decisions with data-driven insights while engaging stakeholders across regions.