Senior Microbiologist - Virginia

Location: Petersburg, Virginia, United States; onsite work in a pharmaceutical manufacturing facility

Company

hirify.global is a global healthcare company developing and manufacturing medicines for serious chronic diseases, including diabetes and obesity.

What you will do

• Perform and oversee routine and non-routine microbiological assays on raw materials, water, in-process samples, packaging materials, and finished products.
• Monitor air, surfaces, and water in manufacturing areas for microbial contamination.
• Author, review, and approve test methods, SOPs, protocols, reports, specifications, and laboratory documentation.
• Perform or oversee equipment and test-method validations while maintaining GMP, regulatory, and data-integrity compliance.
• Isolate and identify microorganisms using culture-based, molecular biology, and automated techniques.
• Lead or support investigations, deviations, corrective and preventive actions, process improvements, training, and multidisciplinary projects.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in microbiology or a related science field and at least six years of relevant experience; equivalent pathways include an associate degree with eight years or a high school diploma/GED with ten years of experience.
• Strong knowledge of microbiology principles, microbial identification, culture techniques, and sterilization methods.
• Experience with GMP regulations and quality-control procedures.
• Proficiency in aseptic technique, microbial enumeration, molecular biology methods, and laboratory documentation.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, collaboration, and project leadership skills.
• Ability to work onsite in the manufacturing facility, handle equipment or supplies up to 33 pounds, work around hazardous materials, and comply with gowning and respiratory-protection requirements when applicable.

Culture & Benefits

• Paid time off including 14 paid holidays.
• Health, dental, and vision insurance effective from day one.
• Guaranteed 8% 401(k) contribution with an individual company match option.
• Paid parental and family medical leave.
• Tuition assistance, life and disability insurance, pharmaceutical-product access, and employee referral awards.