Microbiologist IV

Our client, a regulated medical device organization is seeking a Microbiologist IV to join their team. As a Microbiologist IV, you will be part of the Quality organization supporting microbiology subject matter expertise across contract manufactured devices and organization-wide quality system activities. The ideal candidate will have strong scientific problem-solving, risk-based decision-making, and the ability to communicate technical rationale clearly across cross-functional stakeholders, which will align successfully in the organization.

Job Title:Microbiologist IV

Location:Arden Hills, MN

Pay Range:

What's the Job?

• Serve as a microbiology subject matter expert (SME) supporting contract manufactured devices and external manufacturing partners.
• Support acquisition due diligence activities, product integration efforts, and manufacturing transfer initiatives with microbiology expertise.
• Perform microbiological risk assessments for products, materials, manufacturing processes, facilities, and supplier changes to support quality and patient safety.
• Author and review Microbiology Evaluation Reports (MBERs), technical assessments, and supporting scientific documentation.
• Support investigations, nonconformances, CAPAs, and other quality system activities requiring microbiology expertise, ensuring compliance with applicable quality system requirements.

What's Needed?

• Bachelor's degree in Microbiology, Biology, Biomedical Sciences, or a related scientific discipline.
• Minimum of five (5) years of experience in microbiology, quality, manufacturing, engineering, or related technical functions within a regulated industry.
• Experience performing scientific evaluations and technical risk assessments.
• Strong technical writing and documentation skills, including the ability to produce clear, audit-ready scientific reports.
• Ability to independently manage multiple projects and priorities while partnering effectively with cross-functional teams and external partners.

What's in it for me?

• Opportunity to apply microbiology expertise to real-world product quality, patient safety, and regulatory compliance outcomes.
• Collaborative, cross-functional environment partnering with Manufacturing, Quality, Supplier Quality, Regulatory Affairs, Research & Development, and external business partners.
• Engagement in risk-based decision-making through microbiological risk assessments and scientific evaluations.
• Exposure to quality system activities including investigations, CAPAs, nonconformance support, and change impact evaluations.
• Chance to contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and microbiology-related quality system enhancements.

Upon completion of waiting period consultants are eligible for:

• Medical and Prescription Drug Plans
• Dental Plan
• Vision Plan
• Health Savings Account
• Health Flexible Spending Account
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
• Supplemental Life Insurance
• Short Term and Long Term Disability Insurance
• Business Travel Insurance
• 401(k), Plus Match
• Weekly Pay

If this is a role that interests you and you'd like to learn more, click apply now and a recruiter will be in touch with you to discuss this great opportunity. We look forward to speaking with you!

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