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Senior Microbiologist

SlingShot Connections
Aliso Viejo, CA Contractor
POSTED ON 5/9/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/6/2026

About the job

The Sr. Microbiologist leads and supports microbiological testing, method development, and GMP

documentation activities within a regulated pharmaceutical or medical device environment.


We're looking for someone who

● Holds a BA or Master’s degree in a scientific discipline

● Has no less than 8 years of industry experience in pharmaceutical and/or medical device

environments

● Has hands-on experience with method validation and method development

● Has experience creating, revising, and maintaining SOPs and testing protocols

● Has experience performing testing of in-process materials, raw materials, and finished

products

● Has strong knowledge of GMP documentation practices

● Communicates effectively and collaborates well with contract labs and cross-functional

departments

● Is organized, detail-oriented, flexible, proactive, productive, and responsible

● Demonstrates the ability to manage multiple priorities in a structured, compliant

environment


What you'll do

● Perform and oversee microbiological testing for raw materials, in-process samples, and

finished products

● Develop and validate microbiological methods in accordance with regulatory standards

● Create, revise, and maintain SOPs and laboratory protocols

● Ensure accurate and compliant GMP documentation

● Coordinate and communicate with contract laboratories

● Collaborate with internal departments and other laboratories to support quality and

production goals

● Support investigations and troubleshoot microbiological issues as needed

● Maintain organized laboratory records and ensure audit readiness

Salary : $45 - $57

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