Microbiologist - Group Leader (2nd Shift)

Primary Responsibilities

• Perform routine viable and non-viable Environmental Monitoring of classified cleanroom areas (Grad A-D), including surfaces, air, and equipment.
• Conduct active air, passive air (settle plates), surface sampling, in accordance with site EM programs and GMP requirements.
• Operate and maintain EM instruments (e.g., viable air samplers, particle counters, RODAC plates, isolator/BSC environmental sampling tools).
• Execute aseptic sampling techniques to ensure data integrity and contamination-free sample collection.
• Perform utility sampling/testing (WFI, purified water, clean steam) and support routine water system monitoring.
• Perform microbiology laboratory testing associated with EM samples, including bioburden, microbial identification, and endotoxin testing.
• Trend, analyze, and interpret EM data; escalate atypical or out-of-trend (OOT) results and support investigations.
• Participate in deviation investigations, root cause assessments, and CAPA development related to environmental or microbiological events.
• Maintain accurate documentation of sampling activities in compliance with ALCOA and data-integrity principles.
• Inventory management.
• Support the execution, procedure, results, and conclusions of experiments in a detailed and organized manner following ALCOA and data integrity principles.
• Partner with internal stakeholders and partners, including Quality, Pipeline, and Operations.
• Perform second scientist review microbiology experiments in line with GMP expectations.
• Support internal and external compliance audit activities.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of pharmaceutical industry experience for applicants with a MS degree or 3 years of experiences for BS degree in Microbiology or related Biological Sciences, or equivalent with direct microbiological testing GMP experience.
• A proven record of microbiology laboratory experience.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, as well as interpersonal skills, are necessary to qualify for this role.
• Knowledge and experience of microbiology testing in context of, environmental monitoring, aseptic manufacturing, and utilities testing in a GMP environment.
• Knowledge of current microbiology industry guidelines and compendia.
• Previous experience in a leadership role.
• Authorization to work in the United States indefinitely without restrictions.

Additional Information

Position is full-time, Mon-Fri 3pm-11pm. Candidates currently living within a commutable distance of Rahway, NJ are encouraged to apply. Base compensation is between $29-36/hr based on experience. 2nd shift has a 10% shift differential. Excellent full time benefits including comprehensive medical coverage, dental, and vision options, Life and disability insurance, 401(k) with company match, Paid vacation and holiday.

Eurofins USA PSS Insourcing Solutions is a Disabled and Veteran Equal Employment Opportunity employer.