Sterile Microbiology Lab Specialist - cGMP & QA

Civica Rx; Petersburg (VA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Civica Rx in Petersburg, Virginia is seeking a Microbiologist to bolster the microbiology laboratory and environmental monitoring program. You will support cGMP-compliant testing, assist method qualification, and help ensure FDA-aligned operations at a dedicated fill-finish site.

The role emphasizes collaboration, documentation, and continuous improvement, with responsibilities spanning procedures, training, investigations, and risk assessments in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a scientific discipline with 4+ years in pharma QA/cGMP.
• Strong project management, organization and execution skills.
• Experience with microbiology testing and environmental monitoring.
• Experience supporting regulatory inspections is required.
• Excellent written and interpersonal communication abilities.

Responsibilities

• Support establishment and maintenance of the microbiology lab and EM sampling.
• Perform microbiology testing per USP requirements and calibration of equipment.
• Develop/test methods, SOPs, and qualification activities for the lab.
• Coordinate test sampling plans and support environmental monitoring.
• Lead investigations and risk assessments related to microbiology operations.

Skills

Project management

Organization

Execution

Microbiology testing

Environmental monitoring

Regulatory inspections

Written communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a scientific discipline

Job description

Civica Rx in Petersburg, Virginia is seeking a Microbiologist to bolster the microbiology laboratory and environmental monitoring program. You will support cGMP-compliant testing, assist method qualification, and help ensure FDA-aligned operations at a dedicated fill-finish site.

The role emphasizes collaboration, documentation, and continuous improvement, with responsibilities spanning procedures, training, investigations, and risk assessments in a fast-paced environment.