Microbiologist (Bilingual English/Spanish)

Microbiologist

Department: Quality Control
Location: Miramar, FL
Schedule: 2:30 pm - 11:00 pm, Training: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Rate: $24

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Microbiologist to join the Quality Control team of a nutraceutical manufacturing company in Miramar, FL.

The Microbiologist will be responsible for performing microbiological testing of raw materials, in-process materials, finished products, and process water, as well as conducting environmental and personnel monitoring. This position plays an important role in maintaining a contamination-free manufacturing environment and ensuring compliance with cGMP standards, SOPs, USP methods, and FDA regulations.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform microbiological testing of raw materials, in-process materials, finished products, and process water.
• Conduct environmental and personnel monitoring within manufacturing and packaging areas.
• Prepare and sterilize microbiological media, reagents, and laboratory supplies.
• Maintain microbial cultures and reference organisms.
• Inspect manufacturing equipment and personnel for potential sources of microbial contamination.
• Review microbiological assay data and evaluate results against established specifications.
• Identify and escalate OOS, out-of-trend, or anomalous results.
• Maintain complete and accurate laboratory notebooks, logbooks, worksheets, and electronic records.
• Support microbiological OOS investigations and root cause analysis.
• Work closely with QA, Manufacturing, Packaging, and Purchasing to resolve microbiological and quality concerns.
• Maintain the microbiology laboratory in a clean, organized, safe, and compliant condition.
• Participate in training, proficiency testing, and continuous improvement activities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Microbiology, Biology, Biomedical Science, or a closely related science required.
• Master's degree in Microbiology or a related science preferred.
• 1–2 years of microbiology laboratory experience within a cGMP-regulated pharmaceutical, nutraceutical, food, or dietary supplement manufacturing environment.
• Hands-on knowledge of:
  • Plating
  • Media preparation
  • Organism identification
  • Environmental monitoring
  • Personnel monitoring
  • Water testing
• Knowledge of cGMP, FDA regulations, and USP standards applicable to microbiological laboratory operations.
• Ability to interpret microbiological assay data and follow written procedures accurately.
• Strong documentation and data integrity skills.
• Excellent attention to detail, organization, and communication.
• Bilingual English/Spanish preferred.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand and work at laboratory benches for extended periods.
• Ability to occasionally lift up to 30 lbs.
• Comfortable working with microbiological cultures, laboratory chemicals, reagents, and product samples.
• Must follow PPE requirements, including gloves, lab coat, and eye protection.