Microbiology Jobs at Merck USA
Looking to advance your career in Microbiology Jobs with a global science leader? This Microbiology Analyst position in the USA offers a strong jobs opportunity for life science graduates to work in pharmaceutical manufacturing, environmental monitoring, and quality control. Join Merck careers through MilliporeSigma and play a vital role in ensuring pharmaceutical safety and innovation.
About MilliporeSigma
MilliporeSigma is driven by curiosity and innovation, combining science and technology to enrich lives across Healthcare, Life Science, and Electronics. The organization values diversity of thought, background, and experience, believing that inclusion fuels excellence and scientific advancement. MilliporeSigma is committed to empowering its people to imagine the unimaginable and contribute to human progress.
Job Details:
- Job Title: Microbiology Analyst 2
- Company: MilliporeSigma
- Job ID: 296726
- Location: Indianapolis, Indiana, United States
- Job Type: Full-time
- Shift: Thursday – Sunday, 7:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.
Role Overview
The Microbiology Analyst 2 supports pharmaceutical manufacturing operations by ensuring compliance with required aseptic and pharmaceutical standards. The role contributes to environmental monitoring, utility sampling, media fill execution, and laboratory support activities while maintaining audit readiness and adherence to Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) programs.
This role does not offer sponsorship for work authorization. External applicants must be eligible to work in the United States.
Key Responsibilities
- Support compliance of manufacturing areas with pharmaceutical and aseptic standards
- Collect samples from critical utilities, including nitrogen, process air, and site water systems
- Perform media fills, including qualification and release, in support of the environmental monitoring program
- Maintain laboratory and monitoring equipment in accordance with site requirements
- Adhere to Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) policies and procedures
- Perform routine laboratory tasks and maintain a clean, audit-ready work environment
- Escalate issues to supervision as required
- Provide backup support for QC in-process testing, including weekend coverage
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications
- High School Diploma or GED
- At least 1 year of experience in biology or sterile pharmaceutical manufacturing
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Biology, Immunology, Biochemistry, or another science or medical discipline
Compensation
- Pay Range: $24 – $38 per hour
Compensation is based on location, experience, education, skills, and other job-related factors. The position may be eligible for performance-based bonuses.
Benefits
MilliporeSigma offers a comprehensive benefits package that may include:
- Health insurance
- Paid time off (PTO)
- Retirement contributions
- Additional company-provided benefits and perquisites
What MilliporeSigma Offers?
MilliporeSigma fosters a culture of inclusion and belonging, valuing diverse perspectives and life experiences. Employees are encouraged to develop at their own pace while contributing to impactful scientific innovation that reaches millions worldwide.
