Microbiologist – Levels I, II, and III, ScanRDI Sterility Testing (Direct Hire)
Location: Oklahoma City, OK (on-site)
Employment: Direct hire, full-time
Relocation: Assistance available for qualified candidates
About the role
You know your way around a sterility test, and you like being at the bench. This pharmaceutical testing lab supports drug manufacturers, compounding pharmacies, hospital pharmacies, and raw material suppliers. Every result you produce helps keep a product safe for a patient.
The lab is hiring at three levels, with a focus on ScanRDI rapid microbial detection. You join at the level that matches your experience, and the work grows in complexity as you move up.
What you’ll do
All levels
- Run hands-on microbiology tests on compounded sterile pharmaceutical products
- Operate the ScanRDI rapid microbial detection system following lab procedures
- Perform routine and specialized sterility testing across a wide range of product formulations
- Prepare samples, reagents, and lab materials for testing
- Operate, monitor, and maintain lab equipment
- Review and document test observations accurately and on time
- Follow standard operating procedures (SOPs), current Good Manufacturing Practice (cGMP), and lab safety standards
- Investigate unexpected results and deviations, and help with troubleshooting and corrective actions
- Wear PPE and handle microorganisms and hazardous chemicals safely
Level III also
- Troubleshoot complex testing issues and support technical investigations
- Review test work from junior staff
- Mentor and coach junior lab staff
- Help answer technical questions from clients
What you bring
Must-haves
- Hands-on ScanRDI experience, ideally in a pharmaceutical lab
- Bachelor’s degree in Microbiology or a related science, or equivalent education and experience
- Strong aseptic technique and attention to detail
- Accurate lab documentation and comfort working in a regulated lab
By level
- Level I: Lab experience in a scientific setting, including academic lab courses, and a solid grasp of microbiology techniques and lab safety
- Level II: Two years of microbiology testing in an industrial or pharmaceutical lab, with working knowledge of sterility testing, microbial detection, or environmental monitoring
- Level III: Four years of microbiology testing, or a PhD in Microbiology or a related science with one year or more of industry experience
Nice to have
- High-throughput lab experience with high testing volumes
- Experience with rapid microbiological methods or other microbial detection systems
- Method suitability, validation, and troubleshooting
- Pharmaceutical quality control testing
Schedule
- Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
- Occasional early, late, or weekend hours when the work calls for it
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) with company match
- Relocation assistance for candidates outside the Oklahoma City area
Work environment
- On-site lab work with exposure to microorganisms and hazardous chemicals
- PPE and lab safety protocols required
Ready for your next step
If you run ScanRDI and want your bench skills to count where every result matters, apply today. A Raise recruiter will reach out to talk through the level that fits you.
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