Microbiologist II

Join Immatics and shape the future of cancer immunotherapy ; one patient at a time!


Immatics is committed to making a meaningful impact on the lives of patients with cancer. We are the global leader in precision targeting of PRAME , a target expressed in more than 50 cancers. Our cutting-edge science and robust clinical pipeline form the broadest PRAME franchise with the most PRAME indications and modalities, spanning TCR T-cell therapies and TCR bispecifics.

Why Join Us?

• Innovative Environment: Help to pioneer advancements in cancer immunotherapy.

• Collaborative Culture: Be part of a diverse team dedicated to your professional growth.

• Global Impact: Contribute to therapies that make a lasting impact on patients globally.

Role Overview

The primary responsibility of the Microbiologist II is to perform microbiological testing and related laboratory activities, including the execution and support of assays and assay qualifications, to support the Environmental Monitoring and Microbiology departments and facilitate final product release.

Schedule : 7:00 AM - 3:30 PM; Monday to Friday; On-site
Reports to : Associate Manager, Environmental Monitoring
Location : 13203 Murphy Road Suite 100 Stafford, TX 77477


Basic Qualifications:

• BA or BS in any science related field

• Minimum of 2+ years experience in a regulated laboratory environment

Preferred Qualifications:

• BA or BS in Biology, Biological Sciences, Microbiology, Biochemistry, or Biomedical Science/ Engineering.

• Contain laboratory skills including microscopy, visual inspection, sterility, endotoxin, mycoplasma, and microbial identification.

• Experience in environmental monitoring programs for the support of drug product manufacture.

• Experience in writing assay qualifications, deviation reports, standard operational procedures, laboratory investigations, corrective actions and change controls.

In this role you will:

• Assist in matrix verifications per USP and EP guidelines for respiration-based sterility.

• Perform microbial media release testing through Growth Promotions.

• Coordinate and perform Microbial Identifications and assist in organism retention program.

• Assist and write study reports and discrepancy reports to establish assay matrix qualifications.

• Assist in limit of detection studies for the respiration-based sterility platform.

• Perform the quality control of iaseptic process simulations.

• Write and revise standard operating procedures and laboratory investigations.

Travel required: Less than 10%


What do we offer?


At Immatics, we believe in investing in our team's health, safety and well-being. Here's what you can expect if you join Immatics

Comprehensive Benefits :

• Competitive rates for Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance

• 4 weeks of vacation, granted up front each year and prorated for first and last year of employment.

• 12 company paid holidays

• 7 days of sick time

• 100% employer-paid life insurance up to at 1x annual salary, up to one hundred thousand dollars

• 100% employer-paid short- and long-Term disability coverage

• 401(k) with immediate eligibility and company match...

• The company will match 100% of your contributions up to 3% of your base salary for the first two years of employment, 4% for years 2-3 of employment, and up to 5% of your salary from the fourth year onward of continued employment.

• Partially paid parental leave for eligible employees.

• Additional voluntary employee-paid benefits and services, including accident, hospital indemnity, and critical illness insurance, as well as identity theft protection and pet insurance.

Equal Employment Opportunity


We are an equal opportunity employer and are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. We consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law.


Reasonable Accommodations

We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities and to applicants with sincerely held religious beliefs, practices, or observances. If you require assistance or accommodation during the application or interview process, please contact us at View email address on click.appcast.io.


Work Authorization


Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without the need for current or future sponsorship. Visa sponsorships may be available for certain roles.


Pre-Employment Requirements


Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background check, reference checks and pre-employment drug screening, where permitted by applicable law. For certain roles, additional screenings such as a credit check or motor vehicle record review may be required, where job-related and consistent with business necessity.