Microbiologist

Work with a growing team in Quality!
Be an SME in probiotics!

About Our Client

This is a high-growth, innovation-driven organization at the forefront of the health and wellness space, dedicated to delivering science-backed nutrition solutions that improve everyday life. With a strong foundation in supplements, vitamins, and probiotics, the company blends cutting-edge research with trusted consumer brands to bring high-quality products to market.

Job Description

Perform routine microbiological testing with a focus on probiotic enumeration and assay methods
Develop, validate, and optimize microbiological methods for probiotics, including enumeration techniques
Lead and support technical projects (method transfers, validations, process improvements)
Serve as SME for environmental monitoring programs (EMP), including trending, investigations, and audits
Conduct environmental sampling (air, water, surfaces) and analyze results
Execute OOS investigations, root cause analysis, and CAPA related to microbiological testing
Maintain lab readiness: media prep, equipment calibration, inventory, and waste management
Write and revise SOPs, protocols, and technical documentation
Train lab personnel on microbiology methods, including probiotic handling and enumeration best practices
Collaborate with internal teams, external labs, and vendors

MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans, and all other qualified applicants

MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.

The Successful Applicant

A successful Microbiologist - Probiotics should have:

BS in Microbiology or related scientific field
5-7+ years of microbiology laboratory experience
Hands-on experience with probiotic microbiology, including enumeration methods (e.g., plate counts, 3M Petrifilm)
Strong understanding of aseptic technique and GMP/GLP environments
Experience with OOS, non-conformance investigations, and CAPA
Familiarity with environmental monitoring programs
Proven ability to troubleshoot methods and optimize lab workflows