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QC Microbiologist
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US31 Lonza Tampa LLC
Tampa, FL (In Person)
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QC Microbiologist Location:
Tampa, FL Join our Quality Control team as a QC Microbiologist, where you'll play a key role in ensuring product quality and compliance through hands-on laboratory testing, method development, and validation. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute directly to projects that support the delivery of safe, high-quality pharmaceutical products. This is a fully site‑based role. Working together in person supports close, real‑time collaboration and the technical precision needed to manufacture medicines to the highest quality and safety standards.What you will get:
A competitive compensation. In addition, below you will find a comprehensive summary of the benefits package we offer:- Performance-related bonus.
- Medical, dental and vision insurance.
- 401(k) matching plan.
- Life insurance, as well as short-term and long-term disability insurance.
- Employee assistance programs.
- Paid time off (PTO).
What you will do:
- Perform microbiological testing including but not limited to environmental monitoring, water sampling and testing, growth promotion and sterility testing of media, and analysis of raw materials, intermediates, and finished products in compliance with USP and regulatory standards.
- Support method validation to ensure robust and reliable QC processes.
- Conduct testing on a regular at the manufacturing, packaging, and warehouse/distribution sites to support operations.
- Manage and support QC-related project activities, including technology transfer and coordination with cross-functional teams.
- Investigate laboratory deviations and implement CAPA to drive continuous improvement and compliance.
- Develop and execute validation protocols for methods and equipment, ensuring adherence to cGMP requirements.
- Collaborate with manufacturing, formulation, and external laboratories to support product testing and project timelines.
- Maintain laboratory readiness by managing supplies, equipment logs, documentation, and ensuring microbiological integrity of facilities and systems.
What we are looking for:
- Associate degree in a scientific discipline
- 3+ years of experience in a pharmaceutical cGMP laboratory environment, with a focus on microbiology.
- Knowledge of microbiological techniques, environmental monitoring, growth promotion and sterility of media and water sampling and testing.
- Proven ability to support method validation, investigations (CAPA), and change control processes.
- Practical experience with laboratory documentation, SOP review, and data reporting
- Strong analytical thinking, attention to detail, and ability to troubleshoot laboratory issues independently.
- Effective collaboration and communication skills to work across teams and manage multiple priorities.