Microbiologist

Piper Companies is currently seeking a Microbiology Associate based in Branchburg, New Jersey for work at a growing cell therapy organization.

• Collect samples relating to carbon, surface, and air testing, perform gram staining, pH and conductivity testing
• Ensure that all required documents are accurate
• Perform endotoxin, bioburden, sterility testing, microbial enumeration; performs environmental monitoring as needed
• Oversee patient material receipt and drug product distribution
• Support routine preventive maintenance and calibration of equipment

• 4+ years of relevant cGMP microbiology experience
• Experience in FDA/EMA regulations in biopharmaceuticals or cell therapy manufacturing
• Ability to perform sampling, TOC, endotoxin, bioburden, etc
• Hands-on experience with batch record review and product disposition is preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree in relevant science or engineering discipline is preferred or Associates degree and/or equivalent combination of education and experience is accepted

• Salary Range: $42- $47/hr on contract-to-hire basis
• Comprehensive Benefits:
  Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, PTO, Sick Leave as required by law, and Holidays

This job opens for applications on 01/21/2026. Applications for this job will be accepted for at least 30 days from the posting date.

Keywords: GMP, GLP, GXP, GCP, batch record management, batch record review, full-process manufacturing, cell therapy, deviations, junior role, maintenance, calibration, FDA, EMA, biopharmaceuticals, quality assurance, QA

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