Microbiologist Job at Tolmar | Apply Now
Looking for a Microbiologist Job in the pharmaceutical industry? Tolmar is hiring a Microbiologist I (Onsite) in Colorado, offering a great opportunity to work in quality control, environmental monitoring, and GMP-regulated lab environments. This role is ideal for candidates with a background in microbiology who want to build a strong career in microbiology jobs in the US.
- Job Position: Microbiologist I (Onsite)
- Location: Fort Collins, Colorado, USA (CO 80526)
- Job ID:Â MICRO005738
About the Company
Microbiologist job opportunities at Tolmar provide a chance to work in a company committed to improving patient well-being through high-quality pharmaceutical products. Tolmar focuses on innovation, ethical practices, and continuous improvement while maintaining strong core values centered on people, accountability, and quality.
Job Description
Microbiologist job responsibilities at Tolmar involve ensuring product quality through microbial testing in a GMP-regulated pharmaceutical environment.
As a Microbiologist, you will perform routine testing of raw materials, finished products, and environmental samples while supporting cleanroom operations and aseptic processes. This microbiology job also includes environmental monitoring, utility testing, media preparation, and maintaining accurate documentation.
You will assist in investigations, data analysis, and trend reporting while collaborating with cross-functional teams to maintain compliance and quality standards. This role offers a strong foundation for growth in Tolmar careers and microbiology jobs in US.
Qualifications
Microbiologist job requirements include a strong understanding of laboratory practices and microbiology concepts.
- Bachelor’s degree in Microbiology, Biology or closely related field required
- 1 or more years of laboratory experience including Microbiology within a regulated industry
- Understanding of CGMP’s and GDP’s
- Experience with routine culture/molecular techniques, microbial identification procedures, endotoxin and bacterial plating instruments preferred
- Strong verbal, written communication skills and computer skills are required
- Provide necessary coaching, guidance, and mentorship to specialists and associates related to improvements in job performance
- Interact with peers and members of other departments in team settings in a professional manner
- Must be goal-oriented, quality-conscientious, and customer-focused
- Knowledge of laboratory science principles, microbiology lab equipment and microbiology concepts
- Ability to legibly complete required documentation
- Strong attention to detail required for documentation in production documents
- Capability to operate on a fast-paced manual process using environmental monitoring equipment
- Maintain and train others on Aseptic technique and work in an aseptic environment
Key Responsibilities
Microbiologist job duties include:
- Assist in performing environmental monitoring in the general and aseptic manufacturing environment.
- Assist in performing aseptic gowning qualifications and participate in aseptic process simulations.
- Perform routine quality control product testing on pharmaceutical items under GMP and ISO conditions.
- Perform utilities sampling and testing (compressed gas, steam, and water).
- Assist with the setting up of the laboratory and management of daily lab operations (prepare media and solutions).
- Incubate and enumerate organisms on cultured media.
- Maintain stock cultures of bacteria and fungi.
- Maintain notebooks according to GMP guidelines. Provide EM data support including entry, review and tracking of EM data.
- Assist with investigations (Excursions, CAPA) to aid in the determination of root causes for environmental excursions and lab deviations.
- Assist with trend reporting and data analysis.
- Assist with training other members of the microbiology department and aseptic operations on MODA and viable sampling processes and techniques.
- Operate under minimal supervision.
Compensation and Benefits
Annual pay range $59,000 – $64,000 depending on experience
