R&D Scientist

R&D Scientist - Advanced Biomaterial Research

At Microbiologics, our impact goes far beyond the lab. As a well-established biotechnology company with a strong reputation for quality, collaboration, and scientific rigor, we develop products that help protect the health and safety of people around the world.

We are seeking an R&D Scientist focused on Advanced Biomaterial Research to serve as a scientific leader within our organization. This role is designed for a deeply technical expert who can translate advanced microbiological research into practical, scalable solutions within regulated manufacturing environments. You will help shape next-generation control materials and biomaterials that support pharmaceutical, biopharma, and diagnostic markets.

• Ph.D. in Microbiology, Molecular Biology, Biotechnology, or a related life science discipline
• 5+ years of relevant industry experience in applied molecular or microbiological research
• Extensive hands‑on experience in molecular biology, including genetic engineering and molecular characterization, with the ability to design and interpret experiments at both gene‑ and systems‑level scales; familiarity with genomics or other omics‑based approaches preferred.
• Experience operating in BSL‑2 laboratory environments; additional containment experience is a plus.
• Experience working within regulated or quality‑driven development environments supporting biological products.
• Demonstrated ability to author and review technical documentation, laboratory protocols, risk assessments, and scientific reports

• Serve as a subject matter expert in the identification, characterization, and application of microorganisms and biomaterials used as controls in current and emerging assays
• Influence how advanced research is translated into scalable, compliant manufacturing processes
• Collaborate across R&D, Technology Transfer, Production, QC, Sales, and Marketing to align scientific innovation with market needs
• Contribute to industry committees, standards development, and thought leadership initiatives
• Mentor scientific staff while helping define long‑term technical direction

• Lead research initiatives in microbiology and molecular biology to develop next‑generation control materials and biomaterials used across broad clinical and industrial markets.
• Apply expertise in genetic engineering, cloning, and molecular characterization to design and evaluate biological materials for use in emerging and highly sensitive assay platforms.
• Serve as a technical resource in the selection, characterization, and application of microorganisms and biomaterials for regulated product development.
• Maintain awareness of emerging scientific and regulatory trends relevant to microbiological and molecular control materials

• Design and oversee characterization studies, risk assessments, and validation strategies for new products and biomaterials
• Document research activities to support design controls, verification, validation, scale‑up, and technology transfer into GMP manufacturing
• Partner with cross‑functional teams to ensure seamless transition from research to commercial production

• Author and review technical documentation including risk assessments for handling risk‑group II and III agents
• Support sterility assurance programs and biopharma contamination control strategies
• Participate in industry committees, standards development activities, white papers, and scientific presentations to advance Microbiologics’ mission

• Brings deep technical expertise and sound scientific judgment
• Thinks strategically about how research translates into scalable products
• Communicates complex scientific concepts clearly and confidently
• Enjoys mentoring others and influencing technical direction
• Thrives in a regulated, collaborative, and innovation‑focused environment
• Aligns with our values:
  We win together. We are driven to achieve. We are brave, bold, and confident. We care.