Senior Microbiologist: GMP & Lab Expansion Lead

Piramal Pharma Limited; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Piramal Pharma Solutions in Lexington is seeking a Senior Microbiologist to provide technical leadership for audits, data review, and lab expansion projects. The role focuses on cGMP compliance and training of microbiology staff.

Required are 5–7 years in a commercial pharma GMP setting with hands-on microbiology experience, including Gram staining, plating, culture methods, autoclaves, and environmental monitoring. A B.S. in Microbiology or related field is required.

Qualifications

• B.S. in Microbiology or related field is required.
• 5–7 years in high-throughput microbiology labs in pharma GMP/mfg env.
• Experience with GMP practices and QA interfaces.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, review, and approve SOPs, test methods, protocols, and reports.
• Lead laboratory investigations and CAPA implementation; support audits.
• Maintain environmental monitoring and testing schedules; ensure cGMP compliance.

Skills

Audits readiness

Lab training

Technical troubleshooting

Education

B.S. in Microbiology, Biology, Life Sciences, or related field

Tools

Autoclaves

Air samplers

Light microscope

Biohazard cabinets

Water purification system

Job description

Piramal Pharma Solutions in Lexington is seeking a Senior Microbiologist to provide technical leadership for audits, data review, and lab expansion projects. The role focuses on cGMP compliance and training of microbiology staff.

Required are 5–7 years in a commercial pharma GMP setting with hands-on microbiology experience, including Gram staining, plating, culture methods, autoclaves, and environmental monitoring. A B.S. in Microbiology or related field is required.