Scientist II (Microbiology)

Location: Wilson, NC, United States; onsite laboratory and production-area responsibilities

Hourly range: $29.31–$41.20

Company

hirify.global develops and manufactures healthcare and pharmaceutical products.

What you will do

• Perform peer review of microbiology data and maintain compliance with cGMPs, GLPs, compendial methods, and SOPs.
• Schedule and perform routine and non-routine environmental monitoring across filling rooms, water systems, compressed gas systems, production areas, and laboratories.
• Conduct in-process, finished-product, raw-material, stability, bioburden, sterility, and microbial identification testing.
• Develop and validate microbiological test methods, study protocols, and bacterial filter retention studies.
• Investigate deviations, out-of-limit results, nonconforming test results, and environmental excursions; determine root causes and corrective actions.
• Maintain and calibrate laboratory equipment, update procedures, coordinate testing activities, and support QA releases and validation projects.

Requirements

• Advanced knowledge of microbiological test methods and laboratory instrumentation.
• Experience with environmental monitoring, microbial identification, aseptic techniques, and ISO Class 5 gowning certification requirements.
• Knowledge of cGMPs, GLPs, current compendial methods, investigations, and microbiological method validation.
• Ability to review data, identify unexpected trends, prepare documentation, and communicate issues clearly to management and peers.
• Ability to train new analysts and manufacturing personnel in laboratory methods, SOPs, aseptic techniques, and gowning techniques.
• Ability to work onsite in Wilson, North Carolina, and coordinate activities across laboratories and production areas.

Culture & Benefits

• Full-time employment with comprehensive medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision coverage.
• 401(k) plan with company contributions.
• Paid vacation, holidays, and personal days.
• Employee assistance, life insurance, disability coverage, and wellness programs.
• Employment is at-will and subject to applicable federal and state laws.