Microbiologist 1st Shift

TX - Sugar Land 1075
1075 W Park One Dr #100
Sugar Land, TX 77478, USA

Our Microbiologist I plays a vital role in ensuring the highest quality and safety standards of our pharmaceutical products. Once you complete training, you will be required to perform individual hands‑on work in the sterility testing and/or endotoxin testing programs. This person provides scientific guidance and interpretation of microbiology results to QC and production management. Your attention to detail and adherence to precise procedures will guarantee that our medications meet the highest standards of safety, efficacy, and quality, providing patients with the best possible care and outcomes.

Turn your passion for precision and your commitment to quality into a meaningful impact on healthcare across the US.

This is a full‑time role for our 1st shift, working Monday through Friday. This is a set, consistent schedule based on site in our Sugar Land, TX location. This is a safety sensitive position that may be subject to random drug testing, in accordance with applicable laws.

• Performs, compiles, and interprets results of microbiology tests including sterility, endotoxin, growth promotion, and microorganism identification.
• Performs sterility testing utilizing a rapid technology
• Successfully achieves and maintains gown qualification
• Performs EM testing and daily, weekly, and monthly cleanings in support of daily operations in the Sterility Microbiology Cleanroom Suite
• Executes endotoxin testing utilizing an end point fluorescence assay
• Growth promotes incoming media and media fill samples
• Documents the morphology of microorganisms and streaks isolates for identification
• Performs gram staining, as needed

• Experience performing aseptic manipulations within a biological safety cabinet or laminar flow hood
• Proficient with cGMP, 21 CFR Part 11, and electronic documentation systems
• Plans, schedules, prioritizes, and manages time to meet project goals of regulatory compliance and facility requirements
• Makes decisions, sets priorities, and schedules work for self
• Interacts with management and co‑workers in a calm, courteous and professional manner
• Observes and constructively trains and corrects laboratory and production staff, as well as collaborates with management to resolve issues in a timely manner
• Seeks to identify continuous improvement opportunities

• Bachelor’s Degree required – Biology discipline preferred
• 0‑2 years of experience in QC Microbiology
• Able and willing to walk, stoop, stand, bend, and lift up to 50 lbs. throughout each shift, with or without reasonable accommodation
• Must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full‑time basis;
  Quva is not able to sponsor applicants for work visas

• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits including medical, dental and vision
• 401k retirement program with company match
• 17 paid days off plus 8 paid holidays per year
• National, industry‑leading high growth company with future career advancement opportunities
• The base compensation for this role is estimated to be within the range described below. The compensation offered may vary depending on relevant factors such as experience, skills, training, education, certifications, geographic location, and market conditions

Quva provides industry‑leading health‑system pharmacy services and solutions, including 503B sterile injectable outsourcing services and AI‑based data software solutions that help power the business of pharmacy. Quva Pharma’s multiple production facilities and industry‑first dedicated remote distribution capabilities provide ready‑to‑administer sterile injectable medicines critical to patient care. Quva Bright Stream partners with health systems to aggregate, normalize, and analyze large amounts of complex data across their sites of care, and through proprietary machine learning, transforms data into actionable insights supporting revenue optimization, script capture, inventory management, drug shortage control, and more.

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