Microbiologist / Sr. Microbiologist

Microbiologist / Senior Microbiologist Boca Raton, FL | Onsite Sterile Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Full-TimeA growing pharmaceutical manufacturing organization is seeking a Microbiologist / Senior Microbiologist to support microbiology operations within a sterile manufacturing environment.This role will play a key part in maintaining product quality, contamination control, environmental monitoring programs, and microbiological testing activities while supporting compliance with cGMP and regulatory requirements.Key ResponsibilitiesEnvironmental Monitoring & Sterility AssurancePerform and support environmental monitoring activities within manufacturing areasSupport contamination control and sterility assurance programsMonitor and evaluate environmental trends and excursionsAssist with contamination investigations and corrective actionsMicrobiology TestingConduct sterility, bioburden, endotoxin, and microbial testing activitiesPerform microbial identification and trend analysisSupport water system monitoring and utility testing programsMaintain accurate laboratory records and documentationInvestigations & ComplianceSupport investigations related to environmental excursions, OOS results, and microbiological eventsAssist with CAPAs, deviations, and change control activitiesEnsure compliance with cGMP requirements and internal quality standardsMaintain inspection readiness and support audit activitiesMethod Validation & Laboratory SupportAssist with method validation and method verification activitiesSupport laboratory equipment qualification and maintenance activitiesParticipate in continuous improvement initiatives across quality and microbiology operationsPartner with Quality, Manufacturing, Validation, and Engineering teamsQualificationsBS degree in Microbiology, Biology, Biotechnology, Life Sciences, or related scientific discipline5+ years of experience within pharmaceutical microbiologyExperience supporting sterile manufacturing operationsHands-on experience with environmental monitoring and microbiological testingKnowledge of cGMP regulations and microbiology laboratory practicesStrong investigation, documentation, and communication skillsIdeal BackgroundMicrobiologistSenior MicrobiologistQC Microbiology SpecialistQC Microbiology ScientistSterility Assurance SpecialistEnvironmental Monitoring SpecialistExperience within sterile pharmaceutical manufacturing environmentsStrong understanding of contamination control and microbiological testingComfortable working cross-functionally in a manufacturing settingExperience supporting audits, inspections, and GMP compliance initiatives