Senior Microbiologist

Actively Interviewing for Microbiologist to join medical device client in Peachtree Corners, GA!

Job Summary

Senior leader in Biological Quality Assurance, a division of the Quality Laboratory, leading and analyzing BQA laboratory test results within a GMP environment. Uses scientific education and/or experiences to generate results in accordance with GMP/procedural requirements and scientific principles. Works cross functionally, and with varying organizational levels, both locally and globally. Interprets data output to determine conformance with environmental, personnel and product microbial monitoring requirements/specifications and performs trend analyses. Reviews and verifies data generated by others to determine conformance with product specifications and drive continuous improvement. Understands internal business process, to make appropriate prioritization of their assigned work duties and duties of others in the lab. Has experience and command of multiple laboratory techniques to perform them with minimal error.

Responsibilities

• Leads and influences team members with their tasks and activities by providing on-the-floor support for both manufacturing and laboratory operations, ensuring adherence to safety rules, aseptic techniques and microbiological controls including troubleshooting and resolving microbiological issues in real-time to support uninterrupted production.
• Understands, implements, and maintains GMP with respect to laboratory records, procedures, and systems in accordance with procedural requirements.
• Develop and implement strategies to drive performance while maintaining best-in-class aseptic techniques in QC Micro and Operations.
• Track and trend microbiological performance data and collaborate with cross-functional teams to investigate and resolve microbiological issues and deviations to identify root causes, implementing corrective actions, and prevent recurrence through continuous improvement initiatives.
• Assists with development and delivery of microbiology related training programs including aseptic operator training.
• Leads and takes a proactive role in design, qualification/validation, and maintenance of critical aseptic technique related processes and studies.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

Minimum Knowledge & Experience required for the position:

• Bachelor's Degree (BS) from four-year college or university; or equivalent combination of education and experience; preferably in Microbiology (MSc preferred)
• Minimum of 5 years of work experience in a medical device/biopharmaceutical production/quality organization.
• Experience in microbial contamination control including in-depth knowledge of microbiological techniques, aseptic processing, and environmental monitoring.

Skills & Capabilities:

• Conducts themselves in a polite, helpful, and professional manner with all employees both inside and outside of the department.
• Understands source, composition and characteristics of products and associated microbiological, chemical and biosafety hazards.
• Interacts cooperatively with coworkers, supervisors or managers of other departments and receives direction well from superiors.
• Maintains work area, equipment, department, and all storage areas in a clean, neat, and orderly manner.
• Must be able to work within an evolving environment. Must be able to accept and adapt to change in work schedule on a daily basis.
• Travel requirements: N/A

This is a Permanent position based out of Peachtree Corners, GA.

The pay range for this position is $60000.00 - $90000.00/yr.

Healthcare, Vision, Dental, 401k, Paid Time Off

This is a fully onsite position in Peachtree Corners,GA.

This position is anticipated to close on May 8, 2026.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

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• Hiring diverse talent
• Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection
• Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes
• Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

Actalent is an equal opportunity employer.

About Actalent

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Our Bangalore, Hyderabad, Pune, and Chennai delivery centers are hubs of engineering expertise, with core capabilities in mechanical and electrical engineering, systems and software, and manufacturing engineering. Our teams deliver work across multiple industries including transportation, consumer and industrial products, and life sciences. We serve more than 4,500 clients, including many Fortune 500 brands. Learn more about how we can work together at actalentservices.com.