Microbiologist

Description

RK Pharma Inc, a vertically integrated pharmaceutical company headquartered in NJ, is seeking an Microbiologist to work with our growing Microbiology Team as we scale towards commercial manufacturing in the next upcoming months.? As a company focused on the development, manufacturing and sale of high quality and affordable generic pharmaceutical products worldwide we are looking for sharp, driven, self-directed individuals to help us grow our mid-stage start-up team.

This position is located in East Windsor, NJ and is required to be onsite.

Requirements

If this sounds interesting to you, it’s probably because up to this point you have:

• Bachelor’s degree in Microbiology, Biology, or a related life science discipline.
• 1–3 years of experience in a pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or microbiology laboratory (GMP environment preferred).
• Working knowledge of cGMP, GLP, and USP microbiological testing standards.
• Hands-on experience performing bioburden, endotoxin, microbial limits, sterility, and environmental monitoring tests.
• Familiarity with aseptic techniques, cleanroom operations, and gowning procedures.
• Experience using microbiology lab equipment such as autoclaves, incubators, particle counters, and microscopes.
• Strong attention to detail and accurate documentation following Good Documentation Practices (GDP).
• Ability to work collaboratively and meet deadlines in a regulated environment.
  
  

The Main Expectations And Responsibilities For This Position Are

• Perform microbiological testing on raw materials, in-process samples, and finished products in accordance with approved methods.
• Conduct environmental monitoring of cleanrooms, controlled areas, and utilities (WFI, compressed air, steam).
• Maintain and operate laboratory instruments and equipment, ensuring calibration and upkeep per SOPs.
• Prepare and maintain culture media, reagents, and microbial strains as required.
• Document all test results and observations accurately and promptly in compliance with cGMP and GDP.
• Assist with OOS, deviation, and contamination investigations under supervision of QC or Microbiology management.
• Participate in cleanroom qualification, aseptic process simulations, and method validation activities.
• Support audit readiness and maintain a safe, organized, and compliant laboratory environment.
  
  

If this sounds like something that is of interest to you, please don’t hesitate to apply to start a conversation.

We look forward to getting to know more about you and the skills you can bring to a company like RK Pharma Inc.