Microbiology Jobs at Catalent in Canada
Looking for exciting microbiology jobs that make a global impact? Catalent’s Adair facility in Strathroy, Ontario, offers dynamic opportunities for life science professionals, including microbiology analysts, to join a team driving innovation in pharmaceutical manufacturing. This is a unique chance to grow your career in a company dedicated to delivering life-saving products worldwide.
About the Company
Catalent is a global leader in drug development, delivery, and manufacturing. With over 7,000 products reaching patients worldwide, Catalent partners with pharmaceutical, biopharmaceutical, and consumer health companies to bring innovative medicines from early development to market. Our culture emphasizes personal initiative, safety, and continuous professional growth, providing employees with meaningful and dynamic work experiences.
Job Details:
- Job Title: Microbiology Analyst
- Location: Strathroy, Ontario, Canada, N7G 3H8
- Job ID: 0092788
- Posted: 01/26/2026
- Work Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM (potential future transition to 12-hour shifts)
- On-site: 100% at Adair site
Position Summary
Catalent’s newly launched manufacturing facility on Adair Blvd represents a major expansion of its Zydis® technology, a fast-dissolving oral dosage form that has impacted millions of patients globally. This role offers the opportunity to join a dedicated team at the forefront of pharmaceutical manufacturing, supporting site startup activities from installation and qualification to regulatory approval and commercial production.
Reporting to the Quality Control Supervisor, the Microbiology Analyst coordinates and performs laboratory activities, including the analysis of raw materials, finished products, and stability samples using microbial methods. The Analyst is part of a scientific team contributing to research, development, and quality advancement of pharmaceutical products.
Key Responsibilities
- Sample and test raw materials, finished products, and stability samples using microbial methods from compendia or in-house procedures
- Conduct Environmental Monitoring (EM) sampling and testing
- Perform speciation, growth promotion, and stock culture maintenance
- Monitor and calibrate designated lab equipment routinely
- Maintain adequate levels of laboratory supplies
- Ensure compliance with SOPs, GMPs, and EH&S regulations
- Demonstrate leadership in safety practices and resolve safety-related issues
- Perform other duties as assigned
Education & Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Science, Microbiology, or related field
- 2+ years of experience as a laboratory analyst, preferably in microbiology
- Experience in a pharmaceutical and/or GMP facility
Skills & Competencies for Microbiology Jobs
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to identify and resolve quality issues
- Ability to optimize quality systems and drive continuous improvement
- Strong technical and scientific background
- Knowledge of laboratory and aseptic techniques, terminology, equipment, and materials
- Attention to detail with a high degree of accuracy
- Demonstrated ethics and due diligence
- Effective written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, Word)
Physical Requirements
- Regular sitting, standing, walking, reaching, bending, twisting, stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling
- Ability to talk, hear, use hands and fingers for keyboarding and handling materials
- Adequate near vision
Compensation for Microbiology Jobs
Salary Range: $48,000 – $61,000 CAD, dependent on experience, skills, education, and business needs
Note: Salary range is specific to this location and may vary in other countries
Why Join Catalent?
- Comprehensive benefit package (Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance)
- Group Retirement Savings – Registered Pension Plan (RPP) with employer contributions
- Paid time off programs
- Opportunities for professional and personal development, including tuition reimbursement
