Microbiologist Two Jobs in Indiana (NOW HIRING)

What a Sr. Specialist, QC Microbiology contributes to Cardinal Health:

Quality develops and implements quality policies, procedures, and processes to ensure products and services comply with regulatory standards and specifications.

Quality Control is responsible for the analysis or inspection of materials, components, products or processes for compliance with specifications and standards.

What is expected of you and others at this level

• Applies working knowledge in the application of concepts, principles, and technical capabilities to perform varied tasks.

• Works on projects of moderate scope and complexity.

• Identifies possible solutions to a variety of technical problems and takes actions to resolve.

• Applies judgment within defined parameters.

• Receives general guidance, may receive more detailed instruction on new projects.

• Work reviewed for sound reasoning and accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Perform various microbiological testing procedures adhering to Manufacturing/QC batch records, protocols, and/or test methods.

• Perform environmental monitoring in controlled and classified manufacturing and testing areas.

• Work with project managers, manufacturing, and QA to ensure timely testing of samples and release of products.

• Inform management of Out of Specification/Out of Trend results and other non-conformances.

• Participate in investigations and other related studies.

• Participate in validation, calibration, and troubleshooting of various types of equipment and instruments including proactive resolution of operating issues.

• Adhere to environmental health and safety requirements and procedures.

• Review, analyze, interpret, trend, and report test result data.

• Participate in general laboratory upkeep.

• Adhere to Good Documentation, Laboratory, and Manufacturing Practices.

• Support department compliance and productivity goals.

• Experience in authoring documentation such as SOPs, test methods, change controls, CAPAs, deviations, and laboratory investigations is desirable.

• Core hours are Sat-Tues 12PM-10PM. Weekends, holidays, and extended shifts are possible depending on business needs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Microbiology/Biology or related field preferred or equivalent industry experience.

• Minimum 2-4 years in the pharmaceutical or biotechnology industry with emphasis in one of the following areas preferred: QC microbiology, environmental monitoring, critical systems monitoring, quality control, aseptic manufacturing.

• Competent in the use of various computer programs such as Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

• Excellent communication, documentation, and organization skills.

• General knowledge of industry regulations pertaining to cGMP.

• Bonus eligible: No

• Benefits: Cardinal Health offers a wide variety of benefits and programs to support health and well-being.

• Medical, dental and vision coverage

• Paid time off plan

• Health savings account (HSA)

• 401k savings plan

• Access to wages before pay day with myFlexPay

• Flexible spending accounts (FSAs)

• Short- and long-term disability coverage

• Work-Life resources

• Paid parental leave

• Healthy lifestyle programs

Anticipated salary range:$75,500- $88,020

Bonus eligible:No

Benefits:Cardinal Health offers a wide variety of benefits and programs to support health and well-being.

• Medical, dental and vision coverage

• Paid time off plan

• Health savings account (HSA)

• 401k savings plan

• Access to wages before pay day with myFlexPay

• Flexible spending accounts (FSAs)

• Short- and long-term disability coverage

• Work-Life resources

• Paid parental leave

• Healthy lifestyle programs

Application window anticipated to close:09/20/2026 *if interested in opportunity, please submit application as soon as possible.

The salary range listed is an estimate. Pay at Cardinal Health is determined by multiple factors including, but not limited to, a candidate's geographical location, relevant education, experience and skills and an evaluation of internal pay equity.

Candidates who are back-to-work, people with disabilities, without a college degree, and Veterans are encouraged to apply.

Cardinal Health supports an inclusive workplace that values diversity of thought, experience and background. We celebrate the power of our differences to create better solutions for our customers by ensuring employees can be their authentic selves each day. Cardinal Health is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, pregnancy, veteran status, marital status, creed, status with regard to public assistance, genetic status or any other status protected by federal, state or local law.

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