Microbiologist - Levels I, II, III and Senior (Direct Hire)

Microbiologist – Levels I, II, III, and Senior (Direct Hire)

Location: Oklahoma City, OK (on-site)

Employment: Direct hire, full-time

Relocation: Covered

About the role

You know your way around a sterility test, and you like being at the bench. This contract testing lab tests compounded sterile and non-sterile pharmaceuticals for a wide range of clients, so no two days look quite the same.

The team is growing and is hiring at four levels. You join a testing group that matches your experience, and your responsibilities grow in complexity with each level.

What you’ll do

All levels

• Run microbiology tests on compounded sterile and non-sterile pharmaceuticals. Much of it is routine, and all of it is detail-driven.
• Perform Bacterial Endotoxin Tests (BET) on Category 2 and 3 compounded sterile preparations, using endotoxin challenge vials to confirm products are non-pyrogenic
• Perform sterility testing and review open and closed membrane filtration data
• Select growth media to screen for organisms that pose a risk to each product or dosage form
• Isolate and identify microorganisms using Gram stain, morphology, and metabolic reactions to trace contamination sources
• Perform Container Closure Integrity Testing (CCIT) on IV bags, syringes, cassettes, and vials
• Follow lab SOPs, Quality Management Systems (QMS), and current Good Manufacturing Practice (cGMP)
• Handle hazardous chemicals safely and wear PPE, including a full-face respirator and cleanroom suit when needed

Level III and Senior also

• Troubleshoot testing issues on your own and interpret data that doesn’t match expectations
• Review test data from junior staff for accuracy
• Mentor and coach junior lab staff on tests and protocols
• Answer complex client questions about testing and results by phone and email
• Work with other departments and outside agencies on technical issues, and help shape processes and procedures
• Lead projects when needed

What you bring

Must-haves

• Bachelor’s degree in Microbiology or equivalent
• Hands‑on microbiology testing experience in a contract testing lab, a pharma manufacturing QC lab, or a food microbiology lab
• Hands‑on sterility testing and endotoxin testing
• Experience working with laboratory technology and equipment
• Comfort with routine testing and changing priorities in a fast‑paced lab
• Strong attention to detail, organization, and time management
• Clear written and verbal communication

Nice to have

• Master’s degree in Microbiology
• Experience with a Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS)
• Contract testing lab experience
• Experience reviewing data or mentoring others

Schedule

• Monday to Friday, with rotating shifts based on workload: 9–5, 8–4, or 7–4
• 10% shift differential on your hourly rate, depending on your weekly schedule
• Occasional extended hours or weekends when the work calls for it

Benefits

• Semi‑annual profit‑sharing bonus, based on your performance and company results
• Full health benefits
• Relocation costs covered

Work environment

• On‑site lab work, including walking between buildings and standing for up to five hours at a time
• Lifting up to 50 lbs (heavier items use two people or a cart)
• Drug‑free workplace with random testing, including for marijuana. Medical marijuana cards are not an exception.

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