Senior QC Microbiologist: Sterility & Isolator Lab Lead

Valid8 Financial, Inc.; Branchburg Township (NJ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Valid8 Financial, Inc. is seeking a QC Microbiologist to support the environmental and microbiological control program for a sterile pharmaceutical facility using isolator technology.

You will perform advanced testing, guide junior staff, and ensure cGMP data integrity and sterility across startup, validation, and routine operations. The role emphasizes environmental monitoring, bioburden, sterility testing, media fills, and cross-functional collaboration with QA, Manufacturing, Validation, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Microbiology, Biology, Life Sciences, or related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of microbiology lab experience in cGMP pharma/biotech.
• Experience with isolator-based sterile manufacturing is strongly preferred.
• Working knowledge of cGMP, FDA/EU Annex 1, and USP microbiological standards.

Responsibilities

• Perform and oversee complex microbiological activities including environmental monitoring and sampling.
• Support aseptic processes, isolator technology, and sterilization validation.
• Lead and participate in media fills, investigations, CAPA, and root-cause analysis.
• Ensure data integrity and compliant documentation for audits and inspections.
• Mentor junior staff and collaborate cross-functionally with QA, Manufacturing, Validation and Engineering.

Skills

Environmental monitoring

Aseptic processing

CGMP compliance

Data integrity

Troubleshooting equipment

Mentoring staff

Documentation accuracy

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Microbiology or Life Sciences

Tools

Isolator technology

Equipment qualification

Job description

Valid8 Financial, Inc. is seeking a QC Microbiologist to support the environmental and microbiological control program for a sterile pharmaceutical facility using isolator technology.

You will perform advanced testing, guide junior staff, and ensure cGMP data integrity and sterility across startup, validation, and routine operations. The role emphasizes environmental monitoring, bioburden, sterility testing, media fills, and cross-functional collaboration with QA, Manufacturing, Validation, and