Microbiologist

JOB TITLE
Microbiologist - On Site (Yauco, PR)

POSITION OVERVIEW
As a Microbiologist at our Yauco facility, you will play a critical role in ensuring the microbiological integrity of cleanrooms, products, and utilities. This position focuses on routine testing, environmental monitoring, and contamination control - integral to maintaining ISO-classified cleanroom standards and operational excellence.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Support production by performing microbiological tests essential for cleanroom, component, and product release, including both viable and nonviable environmental monitoring.
• Prepare culture media, maintain culture stocks, and clean laboratory glassware and equipment.
• Create and update microbiology lab procedures and support investigations such as OOS, NCPR, and CAPA.
• Conduct environmental testing-both viable and nonviable monitoring-for ISO 7 and ISO 8 cleanrooms (e.g., air, surfaces, utilities).
• Manage environmental equipment used for monitoring controlled spaces and utilities.
• Support sampling and monitoring of clean utilities (e.g., water systems, compressed air), as preferred knowledge area.
• Assist with method and equipment validation, including trend analysis of historic data.
• Ensure careful documentation and compliance with GMP and GLP standards.
• Communicate timely test results and collaborate closely with production and process improvement teams.

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

• Education: Associate's degree or Bachelor's degree in Biology, Microbiology, or related field.
• Technical Skills & Experience:
  • Proven experience with cell culture techniques.
  • Experience working in cleanroom (aseptic) environments
  • Proficiency in environmental equipment management, including both viable and nonviable monitoring.
  • Preferred: knowledge of sampling clean utilities (water, compressed air, etc.)
• Compliance: Familiarity with GMP/GLP guidelines and meticulous documentation standards.

*Weil Group is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.*