Quality Control Microbiology Analyst (Biopharma)

Location: Frederick, Colorado, United States. Onsite laboratory role with a Wednesday–Saturday schedule from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.; occasional travel may be required.

Salary: $27.15–$42.43 per hour, plus bonus eligibility, stock, and benefits.

Company

hirify.global supports biopharmaceutical companies in developing and commercializing nucleic acid therapeutics and is expanding its Colorado operations.

What you will do

• Conduct routine and non-routine microbiological and analytical testing under SOP, cGMP, and GLP requirements.
• Test active pharmaceutical ingredients, final drug products, and in-process samples.
• Perform environmental monitoring, cleaning verification, and stability testing to support product release.
• Review and interpret data against product specifications, troubleshoot abnormalities, and escalate issues.
• Maintain laboratory equipment, initiate corrective actions, and complete accurate GDP documentation.
• Communicate results and timelines with project managers and stakeholders while supporting laboratory and quality-system improvements.

Requirements

• Secondary education and quality-control experience.
• Knowledge of analytical equipment and laboratory instrumentation.
• Ability to work the Wednesday–Saturday, 9 a.m.–7 p.m. shift.
• Ability to follow SOPs, cGMP/GLP requirements, Good Documentation Practices, and applicable quality procedures.
• Ability to collaborate cross-functionally and communicate testing results and issues effectively.

Nice to have

• Bachelor of Science in microbiology, life sciences, or a related field.
• At least one year of experience in a quality-control laboratory, preferably in pharmaceuticals or biotechnology.
• Knowledge of cGMP, FDA, and international regulations.
• Experience with bacterial endotoxin, bioburden, TOC, compressed gas, environmental monitoring, UV, or USP <61> testing.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word and Excel.

Culture & Benefits

• Full-time employment with bonus eligibility, stock, and benefits.
• Work within a cross-functional Quality organization supporting pharmaceutical product safety and compliance.
• Focus on continuous improvement of laboratory processes, procedures, and quality systems.
• Inclusive, merit-based workplace committed to equal employment opportunity and accessibility.