QC Microbiologist; m​/f​/d

for a pharmaceutical project, I am currently looking for an experienced QC Microbiologist & Environmental Monitoring (m/f/d).

• Start: asap
• Duration: 18 months
• Locations:
  Alzey on-site
• Contract type:
  Employee leasing (Arbeitnehmerüberlassung) with the option of permanent employment

This position applies to scientific expertise in microbiology to perform compliant quality control testing and support laboratory operations at the Alzey site. The role conducts routine and non-routine microbiological analyses, creates and revises technical documents, and leads or contributes to microbiological projects. The incumbent also trains employees on procedures and job functions, troubleshoots laboratory investigations, and recommends process improvements while applying cGMP and ALCOA principles in all work.

Responsibilities:

• Performs routine and non-routine microbiological testing on raw materials, in-process materials, finished products, water, gas, and environmental samples, including bioburden, endotoxin, sterility, and microbial identification testing.
• Creates, revises, and reviews SOPs, material specifications, protocols, and trend reports, and leads analytical and deviation investigations.
• Trains new and existing analysts on laboratory procedures and job functions and provides technical guidance for troubleshooting and problem resolution.
• Maintains microbial stock cultures and laboratory equipment calibration, performs method suitability testing, and supports special projects such as validations and microbiological studies.

Basic Qualifications:

• Education Level: Associate's, Bachelor's, or Master's degree in Microbiology, Biology, Biochemistry, or a related science discipline.
• Experience:
  
  2+ years of industry experience required with an Associate's degree; no prior industry experience required with a Bachelor's or Master's degree.

Additional Skills/ Preferences:

• Previous experience in a GMP-regulated microbiology or quality control laboratory.
• Proficient in computerized data systems such as MODA, LIMS, Smart Lab, or Track Wise.
• Prior work with method suitability (bacteriostasis/fungi stasis) testing and microbial identification techniques.
• Proven ability to work independently and achieve problem resolution with minimal supervision.

I look forward to your response and thank you in advance.

Kind regards,

Mariam Gareginyan

Associate Principal Candidate Consultant

E-Mail: m.gareginyan(@)

Microbiologist, QC Microbiology, Environmental Monitoring, Water Systems, Sterility Assurance, GMP, CAPA, QC

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