Microbiologist

HubotHubot, Inc. is an FDA-registered contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO) specializing in liquids, semi solids and aerosol filling for global pharmaceutical and personal care brands including Fortune 500 clients. We develop and manufacture products that reach consumers across the world, and our analytical laboratory is central to making that happen safely, accurately, and on time.

This position is not eligible for Visa Sponsorship. Winchester, Virginia, United States (On-site)

About the role

Help build and operate our microbiology capability from the ground up. This role will help set up the microbiology lab and perform conventional microbiology testing across all products, including ongoing stability work turning daily lab execution into clear, reliable, inspection-ready results.

Why Join Hubot?

• 25–30% YoY growth forecast through 2030
• 4.8 Glassdoor | 4.7 Indeed | 95% recommend | Well-being 79
• Work at the intersection of QC Microbiology, Manufacturing, and Quality Systems in a GMP environment
• Build and scale microbiology capability at our Winchester, VA site (high ownership, real impact)
• Impact that counts: Your testing supports product release, stability programs, and audit readiness
• Career path: Junior Microbiologist → Microbiologist → Senior Microbiologist → Microbiology Lead / QC Supervisor

Responsibilities

• Set up the microbiology lab in Winchester, including foundational workflows, lab readiness, and organization
• Conduct conventional microbiology testing on all products (routine microbiology)
• Perform ongoing stability microbiology testing per schedule and program requirements
• Prepare media and supplies to support daily testing (agar plates, broths, reagents)
• Execute environmental monitoring activities as required and maintain clean lab practices
• Record data clearly and accurately; support result review, trending, and basic interpretation
• Support troubleshooting and follow-up testing for atypical results under guidance

Requirements

• Degree in Microbiology (or closely related life science field)
• Comfortable working hands-on in a laboratory environment with strong attention to detail
• Committed to clean, compliant, repeatable execution and strong documentation habits
• 3-5 years of experience

Skills

• Aseptic technique
• Media preparation (agar, broths)
• Culture handling and isolation
• Gram staining and basic staining methods
• Microscopy (light; phase contrast exposure preferred)
• Serial dilutions and plating
• Colony counting / CFU analysis
• Basic biochemical tests
• Environmental monitoring
• Microbial identification
• Basic PCR knowledge (entry-level exposure acceptable)
• Data recording and result interpretation

Success Metrics

• On-time completion of routine and stability microbiology testing
• Accurate CFU counts and clean, repeatable technique (minimal rework)
• Complete, clear documentation that supports traceability and review
• Lab set-up milestones achieved with organized workflows and reliable readiness

Why It Matters

Your work ensures products and stability samples are supported by consistent, high-quality microbiological results. Clean technique + clean data = confident decisions and at Hubot, both matter.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company contribution
• Paid time off and holidays