Microbiologist

Winchester, VA

Full Time

Experienced

Microbiologist
Hubot | Tri Pac, Inc. CDMO
Winchester, Virginia, United States (On-site)

Hiring: Junior Microbiologist — Winchester, VA Laboratory (On-Site)
📍 Winchester, Virginia | Full-Time | On-Site | Reporting to Quality / Lab Leadership

Help build and operate our microbiology capability from the ground up. Hubot, Inc. is seeking a Junior Microbiologist to support our Winchester, VA lab operations. This role will help set up the microbiology lab and perform conventional microbiology testing across all products, including ongoing stability work turning daily lab execution into clear, reliable, inspection-ready results.

Why Join Hubot?

🚀 25–30% YoY growth forecast through 2030
🌟 4.8 Glassdoor | 4.7 Indeed | 95% recommend | Well-being 79
⚙️ Work at the intersection of QC Microbiology, Manufacturing, and Quality Systems in a GMP environment
🧪 Build and scale microbiology capability at our Winchester, VA site (high ownership, real impact)
🧭 Impact that counts: Your testing supports product release, stability programs, and audit readiness
📈 Career path: Junior Microbiologist → Microbiologist → Senior Microbiologist → Microbiology Lead / QC Supervisor

What You’ll Do

Set up the microbiology lab in Winchester, including foundational workflows, lab readiness, and organization
Conduct conventional microbiology testing on all products (routine microbiology)
Perform ongoing stability microbiology testing per schedule and program requirements
Prepare media and supplies to support daily testing (agar plates, broths, reagents)
Execute environmental monitoring activities as required and maintain clean lab practices
Record data clearly and accurately; support result review, trending, and basic interpretation
Support troubleshooting and follow-up testing for atypical results under guidance

Who You Are (Early-Career Microbiology Professional)

Degree in Microbiology (or closely related life science field)
Comfortable working hands-on in a laboratory environment with strong attention to detail
Committed to clean, compliant, repeatable execution and strong documentation habits

Must-Have Skills (Core Microbiology Techniques)

Aseptic technique
Media preparation (agar, broths)
Culture handling and isolation
Gram staining and basic staining methods
Microscopy (light; phase contrast exposure preferred)
Serial dilutions and plating
Colony counting / CFU analysis
Basic biochemical tests
Environmental monitoring
Microbial identification
Basic PCR knowledge (entry-level exposure acceptable)
Data recording and result interpretation

Success Metrics

On-time completion of routine and stability microbiology testing
Accurate CFU counts and clean, repeatable technique (minimal rework)
Complete, clear documentation that supports traceability and review
Lab set-up milestones achieved with organized workflows and reliable readiness

Why It Matters
Your work ensures products and stability samples are supported by consistent, high-quality microbiological results.

Clean technique + clean data = confident decisions and at Hubot, both matter.

Seniority Level

Associate

Industry
- Personal Care Product Manufacturing
- Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
- Research Services
Employment Type

Full-time

Job Functions
- Quality Assurance
- Manufacturing
- Research
Skills
- Readiness
- Microbiology
- Attention to Detail
- Manufacturing
- Plating
- Aseptic Technique
- Quality Control
- Laboratory Skills

Benefits
Competitive Salary/ Pay & Packages, Vacations, Insurance, 401K, Life Insurance, Disability (Long term/ Short term) and Continuous Training. Work where you are HAPPY! Tri-Pac, Inc. also recognizes the importance of continuing education and offers Education Assistance to our employees to encourage continued personal development and growth.
www.tri-pac.us

Thank you for your interest and consideration of a career with Tri-Pac, Inc.
Tri-Pac, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer

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