Senior Microbiologist II: Sterilization & Validation

Adecco; Monroe (NC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Competitive compensation

Paid time off

401(k) with a 5% company match

Job summary

Adecco seeks a Microbiologist II to join a highly regulated manufacturing environment in Monroe, NC. You will own lab testing, validation, and contamination‑control initiatives that support product quality, regulatory compliance, and patient safety.

You will perform microbiological testing (bioburden, endotoxin, sterility, environmental monitoring), lead sterilization validations, and author SOPs and reports while collaborating with quality, manufacturing, and cross‑functional teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in microbiology or related field.
• At least 3 years of experience in a GMP‑controlled lab environment.
• Experience in medical devices or pharmaceutical industries preferred.
• Knowledge of gamma and electron‑beam sterilization.
• Familiarity with ISO 13485 and ISO 11137 requirements.
• Strong analytical, writing, and documentation skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaborate across departments.

Responsibilities

• Perform microbiological testing including bioburdens, endotoxin, sterility, growth promotion, and environmental monitoring.
• Lead sterilization validation projects and method validations per ISO standards.
• Develop and revise SOPs and technical reports; maintain data for trending.
• Support internal/external audits and regulatory inspections.
• Coordinate samples with internal teams and external labs; monitor supplies and SAP workflows.

Skills

GMP experience

Analytical writing

Problem solving

Independent work

Cross‑functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in microbiology or related field

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Outlook

Lab information systems (LIMS)

SAP

Job description

Adecco seeks a Microbiologist II to join a highly regulated manufacturing environment in Monroe, NC. You will own lab testing, validation, and contamination‑control initiatives that support product quality, regulatory compliance, and patient safety.

You will perform microbiological testing (bioburden, endotoxin, sterility, environmental monitoring), lead sterilization validations, and author SOPs and reports while collaborating with quality, manufacturing, and cross‑functional teams.