Senior Microbiologist - Quality Control

Eurofins Scientific is an international life sciences company, providing a unique range of analytical testing services to clients across multiple industries, to make life and our environment safer, healthier and more sustainable. From the food you eat, to the water you drink, to the medicines you rely on, Eurofins works with the biggest companies in the world to ensure the products they supply are safe, their ingredients are authentic and labelling is accurate.   Eurofins believes it is a global leader in food, environmental, pharmaceutical and cosmetics products testing and in agroscience CRO services. It is also one of the global independent market leaders in certain testing and laboratory services for genomics, discovery pharmacology, forensics, CDMO, advanced material sciences and in the support of clinical studies.

In over just 30 years, Eurofins has grown from one laboratory in Nantes, France to over 47,000 staff across a network of more than 900 independent companies in over 50 countries and operating more than 800 laboratories. Eurofins offers a portfolio of over 200,000 analytical methods to evaluate the safety, identity, composition, authenticity, origin, traceability and purity of biological substances and products, as well as providing innovative clinical diagnostic testing services, as one of the leading global emerging players in specialised clinical diagnostics testing

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Job Description

Eurofins PSS is hiring a highly skilled microbiologist to support pharmaceutical quality control operations at a client site. This is a senior-level, hands-on role focused on sterility assurance, environmental monitoring, and microbiological testing in a GMP-regulated lab. You’ll be the go-to expert for microbiology-related questions and processes, with opportunities to train others and improve lab practices.

While this is not a formal leadership role, it offers strong visibility and potential for future advancement.

What You’ll Do

• Perform sterility, endotoxin, pH, and osmolality testing on raw materials and drug products.
• Conduct gram stains, growth promotion testing, sub-culturing , and basic cell culture work.
• Lead and support Aseptic Process Media Fills , including visual inspections and documentation.
• Schedule and coordinate testing based on manufacturing timelines.
• Maintain lab cleanliness, equipment, and proper documentation.
• Write and update SOPs, change controls, qualification protocols , and reports.
• Investigate Out of Specification (OOS)results and lead root cause analysis and CAPA implementation.
• Ensure data integrity and follow Good Documentation Practices (GDP)and ALCOA++ principles .
• Perform internal audits and GEMBA walk-throughs to ensure compliance.
• Collaborate with Manufacturing, QA, and Facilities teams to meet production goals.
• Conduct environmental monitoring (air, surface, personnel, particulate) in cleanrooms.
• Oversee critical steps during aseptic manufacturing to ensure accuracy.
• Train and mentor other lab staff as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a scientific field.
• 4+ years of microbiology experience  in a GMP pharmaceutical or biologics environment.
• Deep expertise in:
  • Sterility and endotoxin testing
  • USP standards
  • Growth promotion and gram staining
  • Environmental monitoring
  • Aseptic process media fills
  • cGMP and GDP compliance
• Experience with  BacT rapid sterility assay  and  cell therapy  is a plus.
• Familiarity with lab equipment like microscopes, pH meters, and incubators.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work independently.
• Willingness to work occasional off-shifts or weekends.

Additional Information

What to Expect in the Hiring Process: 

• 10-15 Minute Phone Interview with Region Recruiter
• 45-60 Minute Virtual Interview with Manager and/or Group Leader

Additional Details: 

Position is  Full Time, Monday – Friday First Shift with support outside of standard hours.  Candidates currently living within a commutable distance of  Exton , PA  are encouraged to apply.

Excellent full-time benefits include:

• comprehensive medical coverage, dental, and vision options
• Life and disability insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid vacation and holiday
• Yearly goal-based bonus & eligibility for merit-based increases

Eurofins Lancaster Laboratories Professional Scientific Services® (PSS) is a global, award-winning insourcing solution that places our people at our clients’ sites, dedicated to running and managing laboratory services while eliminating headcount, co-employment, and project-management worries.

We infuse our 55-year track record of scientific and laboratory operations expertise, as well as HR, and a great place to work best practices, to recruit, hire, train, and manage highly qualified scientists to perform laboratory services using our client’s quality systems and equipment.

To learn more about Eurofins Lancaster Laboratories, please explore our website .

Eurofins USA PSS Insourcing Solutions is a Disabled and Veteran Equal Employment Opportunity employer.