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Microbiology

Medley, FL · On-site

$19 - $23/hr

We are looking for an experienced Microbiologist to join our Quality Control team in a nutraceutical manufacturing company. The ideal candidate will be bilingual (English & Spanish) and have a strong ...

Microbiologist Location: Hershey, PA, United States Type: Contract Compensation: Work Model: Onsite Hours: 40.0 Responsibilities * Prepare microbiological media for in-house food testing purposes

... Microbiologists oran equivalent credential. * Experience mentoring technical staff or leading cross-functional microbiology initiatives. Key Competencies * Technical and scientific judgment * Patient ...

Principal Microbiologist

Stamford, CT · On-site

$110K - $120K/yr

We are seeking an experienced Principal Microbiologist to join our HBC R&D team and serve as a technical leader in microbiology across product categories. In this role, the individual will partner ...

We are looking for an experienced Microbiologist to join our Quality Control team in a nutraceutical manufacturing company. The ideal candidate will be bilingual (English & Spanish) and have a strong ...

Microbiologist (Full Time) At Nivagen as a Microbiologist you will be responsible for ensuring that pharmaceutical products meet quality standards during the manufacturing process. This role involves ...

Microbiology (MQC) Location: Lexington Business: Pharma Solutions Department: Microbiology (MQC) Location: Lexington Job Overview Reporting to the Microbiology Manager, the primary purpose of the ...

Microbiologist II

Monroe, NC · On-site

$60K - $75K/yr

Microbiologist II Location: Monroe, North Carolina Employment Type: Full-Time | Direct Hire Advance Your Career in Microbiology & Product Quality We are seeking an experienced Microbiologist II to ...

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Microbiologist

Los Angeles, CA · On-site

$26 - $32/hr

About the Role The Microbiologist performs microbiological and molecular testing on botanical raw materials, dietary supplements, and nutraceutical products in accordance with validated methods ...

Microbiologist

Pearl River, NY · On-site

$55K - $85K/yr

About the Role The Microbiologist supports microbiology laboratory activities to ensure products, utilities, and environments meet GMP and regulatory requirements. This role is responsible for ...

Microbiologists should be technical and scientific experts with excellent interpersonal and communication skills.Microbiologists ensurethe safety and shelf stability of finished products, quality of ...

Position Microbiologist Location Greenville NC 27834 Duration 12 Months Job Type Temporary Assignment Work Type Onsite Shift Monday To Friday from 08:00 AM to 05.00 PM Summary QC Scientist II / QC ...

The Senior Microbiologist ensures all testing activities comply with current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP), USP requirements, FDA regulations, and company procedures. The role requires advanced ...

Microbiology (MQC) Location: Lexington Job Overview Reporting to the Microbiology Manager, the primary purpose of the role is to perform microbiological testing of raw materials, work-in-process, and ...

Microbiologists should be technical and scientific experts with excellent interpersonal and communication skills. Microbiologists ensure the safety and shelf stability of finished products, quality ...

Microbiologists should be technical and scientific experts with excellent interpersonal and communication skills. Microbiologists ensure the safety and shelf stability of finished products, quality ...

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As of Sep 13, 2026, the average yearly pay for microbiologists in the United States is $70,647.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $51,500.00 and $83,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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Principal Microbiologist

Stamford, CT • On-site

Henkel AG & Co. KGaA
Manufacturing • 10K+ employees

Full-time

Re-posted 23 hours ago


Job description

About this Position At Henkel, you'll be part of an organization that's shaping thefuture through innovation, sustainability and collaboration. With our trustedbrands like Persil, 'all, Loctite, Snuggle, and Schwarzkopf and ourcutting-edge technologies, you'll have countless opportunities to explore newpaths and grow.
This position is with our Consumer Brands business unit - where weempower our employees to bring the best Laundry & Home Care and Hairproducts to people around the world.
Dare to learn new skills, advance inyour career and make an impact at Henkel. 

We are seeking an experienced Principal Microbiologist to join our HBC R&D team and serve as a technical leader in microbiology across product categories.  In this role, the individual will partner closely with Product Development and Supply Chain to ensure microbiological integrity of our products, defend product claims, and support informed decision-making while proactively mitigating microbiological risk.
As a recognized subject matter expert, the Principal Microbiologist will provide leadership in preservation strategies, regulatory interpretation, and microbiological risk assessment. The individual will also play a key role in mentoring scientists, strengthening overall R&D microbiology capability, and representing the organization externally in industry forums.
This role is responsible for overseeing R&D microbiological testing, advancing complex study design, and ensuring alignment with both regulatory expectations and manufacturing requirements.

What youll do
  • Lead microbiological support across multiple Product Development teams, ensuring product preservation and antibacterial efficacy strategies are scientifically robust and fit-for-purpose. 
  • Oversee R&D microbiological testing, ensuring alignment with regulatory expectations, product risk, and business needs. 
  • Design and oversee advanced microbiological studies (e.g., preservative efficacy, time kill, Healthcare Personnel Handwash) to support formula development and claims substantiation, including antibacterial claims. 
  • Provide expert interpretation of FDA monographs and global regulatory guidance, translating requirements into actionable development and testing strategies. 
  • Lead cross-functional partnerships with Quality, Hygiene, Supply Chain, and Manufacturing to assess microbiological risk, support root cause investigations, and translate complex microbiological data into clear, actionable insights for stakeholders. 
  • Mentor and develop junior scientists, elevating overall microbiology capability and ensuring knowledge transfer across the organization. 
  • Lead strategic technical initiatives, such as microbiology laboratory capability expansion. 
    Represent the organization in external industry groups and serve as a recognized microbiology delegate