Sr Scientist, Sterility

New Brunswick, New Jersey, USA💼 Full-time💰 $73,000–$73,000🗓 2026-09-28 → 2026-09-29

Core

Develop and test rapid alternative microbiology methods (sterility, mycoplasma, MMV) and new technologies for rapid microbial detection to support aseptic manufacturing of clinical and commercial drug products.

Role type

Senior Scientist (Microbiology/Analytical Development)

Builds

Validated microbiology methods and rapid detection technologies for pharmaceutical manufacturing

Domain

Pharmaceutical manufacturing / Microbiology

Required skills

Microbiological method development, GxP compliance, Analytical method validation, Sterility testing, Mycoplasma testing, MMV testing, Technology transfer, Assay execution

Preferred skills

Rapid microbial detection technology evaluation, Interdisciplinary collaboration

Technologies

None explicitly listed

Responsibilities

Execute microbiological methods within the laboratory, Evaluate and implement rapid technologies for testing, Provide data to interdisciplinary development teams, Validate traditional microbiological methods (bioburden and endotoxin)

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC

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