Senior QC Scientist, Microbiology & Environmental Monitoring

Bachem Holding AG; Vista (CA); On-site; USD 41,000 - 99,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Medical/Dental/Vision coverage

401(k) with employer contribution

Paid vacation

Sick days

Job summary

Bachem Americas in Vista, CA is seeking a Quality Control Scientist (Microbiology) to manage environmental and utilities monitoring and to perform related GMP activities.

The role requires a degree in chemistry or microbiology with 3+ years in pharma/biotech, hands-on experience with TOC, endotoxin testing, and data trending, and proficiency with LIMS/MOD A/TrackWise tools. Join a team focused on quality and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in chemistry, microbiology or related field.
• Master’s degree in chemistry, microbiology or related field (preferred).
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in pharma/biotech or life sciences.
• Hands-on with TOC, Endotoxin, Conductivity, Bioburden, MALDI-TOF.

Responsibilities

• Perform environmental monitoring procedures including water sampling and air sampling.
• Maintain microbiology lab equipment, temperatures, and storage conditions.
• Test media and vendors and support cleaning verification (TOC).
• Trend data and report to QA to ensure systems are in control.
• Investigate deviations and ensure documentation complies with ALCOA+.

Skills

Microbiological techniques

Analytical techniques

Laboratory monitoring

Data trending

Education

Bachelor's degree in chemistry or microbiology

Master's degree preferred

Tools

MODA

LIMS

TrackWise

MasterControl

Job description

Bachem Americas in Vista, CA is seeking a Quality Control Scientist (Microbiology) to manage environmental and utilities monitoring and to perform related GMP activities.

The role requires a degree in chemistry or microbiology with 3+ years in pharma/biotech, hands-on experience with TOC, endotoxin testing, and data trending, and proficiency with LIMS/MOD A/TrackWise tools. Join a team focused on quality and regulatory compliance.