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Senior Microbiologist

Advantage Technical

Arden Hills, MNFull-time$59/hrSeen todaySeen in employer's feed today

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Compensation
$59/hr
Location
Arden Hills, MN
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Bachelor's degree

Job overview

Advantage Technical is seeking a Senior Microbiologist to support product quality, risk assessments, manufacturing processes, and compliance initiatives in a regulated manufacturing environment. The role collaborates with cross-functional teams to help ensure product safety and quality throughout the product lifecycle. It includes microbiological risk assessment, technical documentation, investigations, product development support, and evaluation of manufacturing and supplier changes.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Microbiological Risk AssessmentTechnical DocumentationQuality SystemsCommunicationProject ManagementProblem SolvingContamination ControlEnvironmental MonitoringBioburdenSterilizationCAPAFDA/ISO Quality Requirements

Qualifications

Bachelor's in Microbiology, Biology, Biomedical Sciences or Related Field5+ Years Microbiology ExperienceMedical Device or Highly Regulated Manufacturing Experience

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) Match

Full job description

Job Duties

Now hiring a Senior Microbiologist

Location: Arden Hills, MN (Hybrid)

Pay Rate: Up to $59.00/hour

Advance Your Microbiology Career with a High-Impact Opportunity

Are you an experienced microbiology professional looking to apply your expertise in a regulated manufacturing environment? We're seeking a Senior Microbiologist to support product quality, risk assessments, manufacturing processes, and compliance initiatives. This role offers the opportunity to collaborate with cross-functional teams while helping ensure product safety and quality throughout the product lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities

Conduct microbiological risk assessments for products, materials, suppliers, facilities, and manufacturing processes

Review and author technical reports, risk assessments, and scientific documentation

Support investigations, CAPA activities, nonconformance reviews, and change management initiatives

Provide microbiology expertise for new product development and product lifecycle projects

Evaluate microbiological impact of manufacturing, material, supplier, and facility changes

Collaborate with Quality, Manufacturing, Regulatory Affairs, Engineering, and external partners

Support audits, inspections, manufacturing transfers, and continuous improvement initiatives

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Microbiology, Biology, Biomedical Sciences, or related field

5+ years of microbiology experience in a regulated industry

Experience with risk assessments, technical documentation, and quality systems

Strong communication, project management, and problem-solving skills

Medical device or highly regulated manufacturing experience preferred

Knowledge of contamination control, environmental monitoring, bioburden, sterilization, CAPA, and FDA/ISO quality requirements is a plus

Benefits

Medical, dental, vision, and pet insurance

401(k) Retirement Savings Plan

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Commuter/Parking Accounts

People Perks

Health Savings Account (HSA)

AD&D Insurance

Apply Now

Bring your microbiology expertise to a team where your technical knowledge directly impacts product quality, compliance, and patient safety. If you're ready for a challenging and rewarding opportunity, apply today and take the next step in your career.

The base pay range listed reflects what we reasonably expect to offer for this role. Actual pay may vary based on location, experience, and performance. Depending on the position, benefits may include medical, dental, and vision coverage; retirement and savings plans; paid holidays and time off; supplemental insurance; and additional wellness or incentive programs.

About Us

Advantage Technical connects top- talent in technology, engineering, and technical fields with forward-looking companies.

Advantage Technical is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status, or any other legally protected status. Advantage Technical offers reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities; contact your local branch for inquiries. Advantage Technical is an E-Verify employer. See our Privacy Notice for Candidates and Employees/Contractors at https://smgroupna.com/privacy-notice-for-candidates-and-employees-contractors. By applying, you consent to receive AI-generated and non-AI-generated calls, texts, or emails from Staffmark Group, its affiliates, and partners. Frequency varies and message/data rates may apply. Reply STOP to cancel or HELP for help.

Advantage Technical is committed to providing equal employment opportunity for all persons regardless of race, color, religion (including religious dress and grooming practices), sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, pregnancy, medical condition, genetic information, mental and physical disability, political affiliation, union membership, status as a parent, military or veteran status or other non-merit based factors. We will provide reasonable accommodations throughout the application, interviewing and employment process. If you require a reasonable accommodation, contact us. Advantage Technical is an E-Verify employer. This policy is applicable to all phases of the employment relationship, including hiring, transfers, promotions, training, terminations, working conditions, compensation, benefits, and other terms and conditions of employment.

Minimum Education Required

Bachelor Degree

Minimum Experience Required

5 - 20 years

Shift

First (Day)

Number of Openings

1

Public Transportation Accessible

Yes

Veterans Encouraged to Apply

No

Physical Required

Yes

Drug Test Required

Yes

Compensation

$59.00 - $59.00 / Hourly

Postal Code

55112

Job Type

Full Time

Place of Work

On-site

Requisition ID

2089415

Job Benefits

Not specified

How this job compares

Set against the 5,010 open Quality Assurance jobs on Olive Jobs, counted October 29, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$59/hr
  • Minnesota median$26–33/hr52 hourly ranges
  • US median$26–31/hr844 hourly ranges

This rate, $59/hr, is 102% above the Minnesota median midpoint ($29/hr) — in the top quarter of Quality Assurance hourly ranges in Minnesota.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 133 open Quality Assurance jobs in Minnesota and 5,010 across the US. 3% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in Minnesota
Experience
This posting asks for at least 5 years of experience; Quality Assurance postings that state a minimum ask for 5 years at the median (3,844 postings).
Education
This posting asks for a bachelor's degree; 1,823 of the 5,010 open Quality Assurance jobs (36%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on October 29, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.

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