Associate Scientist, Microbiology

About the role

The Associate Scientist, Microbiology position at ProBio, a subsidiary of GenScript, is ideal for professionals with extensive technical knowledge and a proven track record in developing and executing processes suitable for GMP manufacturing of clinical trial materials. This role involves leading and evolving the microbiology function within a CDMO business, supporting a broad portfolio, and advancing manufacturing capabilities to deliver transformative products.

Responsibilities

• Assist in setting up, developing, and maintaining a GMP QC-Microbiology Lab.
• Participate in EMPQ, cleanroom validation, and associated activities/documents.
• Carry out cGMP-compliant functions such as Environmental Monitoring, Plate Reads, Water Testing, Gas Testing, Gram Staining, Growth Promotion, Bioburden, Gowning Qualifications, and other QC-Microbiology activities.
• Test compounded sterile and non-sterile pharmaceuticals.
• Support laboratory personnel in daily activities to ensure quality and compliance with SOPs, cGMP protocols, and safety standards.
• Conduct mycoplasma testing and various virology and microbial assays.
• Learn and demonstrate proficiency in new skills.
• Support optimization initiatives to enhance QC department performance.
• Perform other duties as assigned based on business needs.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree with 1 years of relevant work experience, or Bachelor’s degree with 3 years of relevant work experience, preferably in Microbiology, Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, or a related scientific field.
• Experience in gene and cell therapy recombinant plasmid DNA products is a plus.
• Experience with Environmental monitoring, cleanroom activities, and Mycoplasma testing or other cell culture and viral assays.
• Experience with documentation, including authoring, reviewing, and approving GMP documents such as procedures, test methods, protocols, reports, etc.
• Ability to problem solve and work independently and as part of a team.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) retirement plan with a company match that vests fully on day one.
• Paid parental leave after just three (3) months of employment.
• A paid time off policy that includes vacation time, personal time, sick time, floating holidays, and company holidays.
• Flexible spending and health savings accounts.
• Life and AD&D insurance.
• Short- and long-term disability coverage.
• Legal assistance.
• Supplemental plans such as pet, critical illness, accident, and hospital indemnity insurance.
• Commuter benefits.
• Well-being initiatives.
• Peer-to-peer recognition programs.