Microbiology Jobs at MilliporeSigma US
Step into a high-impact scientific role where discovery, quality, and innovation meet. This Scientist II, Microbiology opportunity empowers life science professionals to contribute to cutting-edge testing, contamination control, and product development. Ideal for candidates pursuing microbiology jobs, this position blends hands-on research, scientific leadership, and meaningful purpose within a globally recognized organization.
About the Company
MilliporeSigma is a global leader in life science, empowering customers through groundbreaking technologies, scientific rigor, and a commitment to advancing healthcare and research worldwide. With a mission to enrich lives through science and innovation, MilliporeSigma offers inclusive growth opportunities, cutting-edge facilities, and a collaborative culture where scientists thrive. Professionals pursuing jobs at MilliporeSigma join a diverse team dedicated to shaping the future of life science, technology, and human progress.
Job Details:
- Job Title: Scientist II, Microbiology
- Job ID: 294305
- Location: Bedford, Massachusetts, USA
- Job Type: Full-time
- Pay Range: $83,500 – $138,500
Overview
Step into a high-impact scientific role where discovery, quality, and innovation meet. This Scientist II, Microbiology opportunity empowers life science professionals to contribute to cutting-edge testing, contamination control, and product development. Ideal for candidates pursuing microbiology jobs, this position blends hands-on research, scientific leadership, and meaningful purpose within a globally recognized organization.
Join MilliporeSigma and contribute to advancing microbiological testing that supports product development and manufacturing within Process Solutions R&D. As a Scientist II, you will help develop and validate microbial challenge and barrier performance methods that enable innovations in sterile filtration, contamination control, and microbial risk assessment.
Note: This role does not offer visa sponsorship. Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S.
Your Role
- Develop, validate, and implement microbiological testing methods supporting product development
- Collaborate cross-functionally on bacterial ingress and retention testing methods
- Provide expertise on microbial challenge models and barrier performance evaluation
- Author protocols, execution plans, and reports compliant with GDP
- Support new method development aligned with regulatory standards (e.g., Annex 1, ASTM F838)
- Contribute to equipment development, validation, and technology evaluations
- Support contamination control strategies, raw material qualification, and product/process changes
- Attend industry conferences and contribute to technical presentations
Physical Requirements
- Work with biological materials under BSL-2 conditions
- Perform laboratory operations, including lifting 35–40 lbs
Minimum Qualifications for Microbiology Jobs
Option 1:
- Bachelor’s degree in Microbiology, Biomedical Engineering, Life Sciences, or related field
- 3+ years laboratory experience
OR
Option 2:
- Master’s degree in the same fields
- 1+ year laboratory experience
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with method development and bacterial retention/ingress testing
- Knowledge of sterile filtration, contamination control, and regulatory standards (Annex 1, ASTM, PDA TRs)
- Strong data analysis, risk assessment, and technical documentation skills
- Excellent communication, collaboration, and problem-solving abilities
- Experience with cleanroom practices, BSL-2 labs, and digital data acquisition
- Ability to translate microbiological data into process/design insights
- Hands-on microbial challenge testing and aseptic system design experience
Benefits For Microbiology Jobs include:
- Health insurance
- Paid time off (PTO)
- Retirement contributions
- Additional company perks
