Microbiology Analyst ll

Come join our family! Microbac Laboratories is an essential business offering competitive pay and benefits including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability, generous paid time off including vacation, holidays and flex-time, a wellness program, referral bonus, tuition reimbursement and more!

Whether you are just starting your career in science or looking to further it, Microbac will put you on the path of an exciting career with room to grow. Quality, safety, giving back to our communities, diversity and inclusion, customer success and employee wellbeing are part of our core culture. We are looking for motivated individuals to join our family as a Microbiology Analyst II.

ABOUT MICROBAC

Microbac serves our clients with the utmost expertise and respect for their market requirements, constraints and challenges. We embody a company-wide commitment to exceptional customer experience, which has been refined over nearly 50 years of trusted, analytical and measurement experience.

Through our network of laboratories, offices, and field services, we have the flexibility to meet the unique requirements for each client, project and scope.

As a privately held third-party testing company, Microbac operates with a commitment to safety, quality and compliance. Our diverse work portfolio includes broad accreditation offerings and tested insights across the environmental, food and life science markets.

JOB SUMMARY

We are currently seeking a full-time Microbiology Analyst II, working in an accredited commercial laboratory, responsible for performing microbiological testing, data analysis, and documentation to ensure product quality and regulatory compliance. This role involves operating specialized lab equipment, supporting method development, and supervising junior staff. The analyst also collaborates with Quality Assurance, contributes to investigations and audits, and helps maintain a high standard of laboratory accuracy, safety, and efficiency.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Operate, calibrate, and maintain specialized laboratory instrumentation for microbiological testing, such as incubators, autoclaves, microscopes, and particle counters.
• Prepare media, reagents, and samples for analysis following SOPs (Standard Operating Procedures).
• Ensure proper aseptic techniques to prevent contamination.
• Identify microorganisms using traditional and/or rapid methods (e.g., Gram staining, biochemical tests, MALDI-ToF).
• Maintain microbial culture collections and growth promotion.
• Monitor sample workflows and proactively address backlogs to ensure timely completion of testing.
• Manage laboratory supplies and support procurement activities for relevant departments.
• Perform advanced microbiological testing on raw materials, finished products, and environmental samples.
• Accurately record detailed observations, analyze data, interpret test results, and maintain documentation in lab notebooks and LIMS.
• Assist in the development, validation, and implementation of new test methods and procedures.
• Investigate anomalies or inconsistencies in analytical data and implement corrective actions.
• Explore and evaluate new technologies or methodologies to enhance laboratory capabilities.
• Prepare and review Certificates of Analysis (CoAs) and other technical documentation.
• Ensure all documentation complies with internal SOPs and external regulatory standards.
• Adhere to and enforce Good Laboratory Practices (GLP), Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), and other relevant quality standards as well as relevant guidelines, such as FDA, USP.
• Participate in quality investigations (e.g., OOS, deviations) and support root cause analysis and CCP development.
• Collaborate with the Quality Assurance team to review, revise, and maintain SOPs.
• Support internal and external audits by ensuring laboratory readiness and documentation accuracy.
• Provide day-to-day supervision, mentorship, and training to laboratory technicians and junior analysts on equipment usage, testing protocols, and laboratory practices.
• Assign and oversee daily testing activities to ensure efficient and compliant lab operations.
• Review and approve analytical results and reports, including peer review of data generated by junior staff to ensure accuracy and compliance.
• Support ongoing staff training and contribute to performance evaluations and development planning.
• Other duties as assigned

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor's degree from a four-year accredited institution in a related field of applied science; plus, five or more years of related experience; or six plus years of related laboratory experience with no degree
• Strong understanding of principles, terminology, practices, techniques and instrumentation commonly used in a laboratory setting
• Ability to interpret data, record observations, prepare reports, and perform peer review
• Ability to effectively prioritize work and manage time to meet deadlines and rush orders
• Computer literacy
• Ability to work with delicate laboratory equipment
• Ability to communicate effectively in both written and verbal formats
• Ability to understand and adhere to established SOPs

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• A general understanding of terms and concepts typically used throughout the industry is preferred

WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

The physical demands and working conditions described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical Requirements:

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools; talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, and sit.
• The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include color vision and depth perception.

Working Conditions:

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee will be in a general office environment.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
• This job may require travel less than 20%

As a privately held third-party testing company, Microbac operates with a commitment to safety, quality and compliance. Our diverse work portfolio includes broad accreditation offerings and tested insights across the environmental, food and life science markets.

OTHER:

This job description is not an exhaustive list of all duties an employee may be required to perform. Microbac reserves the right to revise the job description at any time.

Employment is at-will. Microbac, promotes a drug-free, alcohol-free workplace. Applicants considered for hire must pass a drug test before beginning work. Refusal to submit to testing will result in disqualification of further employment consideration.

Microbac is an Equal Opportunity Employer - We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment.