Civica Rx · 2 weeks ago
Associate Microbiologist – 3rd Shift (401)
Petersburg, VA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
2+ years expCivica Rx is a nonprofit organization dedicated to preventing and mitigating drug shortages in the U.S. healthcare system. The Associate Microbiologist will support the microbiology laboratory at the Petersburg site, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and performing various microbiological testing methods essential for the manufacture of sterile injectable medications.
Pharmaceutical
Responsibilities
Support the establishment and maintenance of the microbiological testing laboratory to ensure compliance with cGMPs and industry standards for best practices
Perform microbiological testing methods consistent with USP testing requirements. Including but not limited to the following microbiological testing and procedures: bioburden, bacterial endotoxin, identification of microbial isolates and objectional organisms, viable/non-viable particulate monitoring, and growth promotion studies
Conduct and maintain qualifications of laboratory equipment as well as ongoing maintenance and calibration
Establish and coordinate test sampling plans
Perform microbiological testing and sample collection to support environmental monitoring (EM) and utilities systems
Participate in verification of microbiological methods and method transfers
Participate in the development of training programs for microbiologist
Lead and/or participate in investigations related to laboratory operations and non-conforming results
Identify, track, and facilitate resolution of technical issues
Proactively identify and work collaboratively to resolve problems taking risk-based and compliant approaches to solutions
Author and/or review SOPs, protocols, reports, test methods, and product specification documents as applicable
Promote a quality mindset and quality excellence approach to all activities
Travel (up to 10%) may be required
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in a scientific discipline (microbiology degree preferred) with a minimum of 2+ years of Quality/cGMP experience in the pharmaceutical industry
Strong project management, organization, and execution skills
Microbiology testing and environmental monitoring experience
Participation in activities to support regulatory agency inspections required
Excellent interpersonal and written communication skills and experience using various software/electronic applications required
Self-motivated, flexible, and able to work in a small, fast-paced, dynamic, environment
Ability to work autonomously and within established guidelines, procedures, and practices
Committed to delivering high-quality results, working with others to overcome challenges, and focusing on what matters
Continuously looking for opportunities to learn, build skills, and share knowledge with others
Preferred
Experience in sterile injectable manufacturing, aseptic processing, and facility qualification
Environmental monitoring per Annex 1 requirements
Experience with the following microbiological testing and procedures: Sterility testing and method suitability testing per USP - Acceptance testing and use of biological indicators
Company
Civica Rx
Civica Rx was created in late 2018 to secure the supply of important medicines hospitals use every day.
51-200 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$3M2025-08-07Grant· $3M
Leadership Team
Ned McCoy
CEO
Dave Sehgal
Chief Manufacturing and Supply Chain Officer
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