Microbiology Associate

Piper Companies is seeking a Microbiology Associate to join an innovative pharmaceutical manufacturing company located in Durham, North Carolina. This position is 100% onsite. The Microbiology Associate will ensure quality control by conducting walk-throughs, collecting and testing samples, maintaining accurate documentation, and supporting equipment maintenance. 

Responsibilities of the Microbiology Associate include:  

• Conduct quality walk-throughs across production, testing, and warehouse areas to ensure compliance. 
• Collect and test carbon, surface, and air samples, including gram staining, pH, and conductivity testing. 
• Maintain precise and accurate documentation for all processes and results. 
• Perform standard material testing, including endotoxin, bioburden, microbial enumeration, and plating. 
• Support routine preventive maintenance and calibration of laboratory equipment. 

Qualifications for the Microbiology Associate include:  

• 0 to 2 years of experience in cGMP environment. 
• Familiarity with FDA and EMA regulations in the biopharmaceutical industry. 
• Preferred hands-on experience with batch record review. 
• Preferred experience in product disposition processes. 
• Bachelor's degree in Microbiology or relevant science.  

Compensation for the Microbiology Associate include:  

• Salary Range: $32-$35/hr. 
• Comprehensive Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, PTO, Sick Leave if required by law, and Holidays  

This job opens for applications on 3/21/2025. Applications for this job will be accepted for at least 30 days from the posting date.  

Keywords: quality control, sample collection, gram staining, pH testing, conductivity testing, endotoxin testing, bioburden testing, microbial enumeration, plating, preventive maintenance, equipment calibration, FDA regulations, EMA regulations, batch record review, product disposition, cGMP experience, biopharmaceuticals, laboratory compliance 

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