Microbiology Associate

Piper Companies is currently seeking a Microbiology Associate based in Durham, North Carolina for work at a leading pharmaceutical company.

This is for the Tuesday – Saturday, 8:30-5PM shift, in-person and the Monday - Friday, 8:30-5PM shift.

Responsibilities of the Associate:   

• Conduct quality walk-throughs of the production, testing and warehouse locations 
• Collect samples relating to carbon, surface, and air testing, perform gram staining, pH and conductivity testing
• Ensure that all required documents are accurate
• Perform standard testing of all materials--perform endotoxin and bioburden testing, microbial enumeration, plating
• Support routine preventive maintenance and calibration of equipment 

 Qualifications of the Associate:   

• 0-2 years of relevant cGMP experience 
• Experience in FDA/EMA regulations in biopharmaceuticals
• Hands-on experience with batch record review and product disposition is preferred. 
• Bachelor’s degree in relevant science

Compensation for the Associate:   

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

This job opens for applications on 04/25/2025. Applications for this job will be accepted for at least 30 days from the posting date.

Keywords: GMP, GLP, GXP, GCP, bioburden, endotoxin, full-process manufacturing, biologics, deviations, junior role, maintenance, calibration, FDA, EMA, biopharmaceuticals, quality assurance, QA