Posted 22 days ago
Microbiologist
@ BioVectra Inc.
Windsor, Nova Scotia
Overview
BioVectra, part of Agilent, is hiring a full-time Microbiologist for its Windsor, NS or Charlottetown, PEI sites to run microbiological testing on samples for pharmaceutical manufacturing. The role involves rotating 12-hour day and night shifts, GMP-compliant testing and data reporting. Pay is $49,848 to $77,888 per year CAD, plus bonus, stock and benefits eligibility.
Pay:
$49,848–$77,888 a year
Responsibilities:
- Perform microbiological tests on in-process, finished product, water and environmental samples
- Conduct environmental monitoring for facility utilities and rooms
- Record, analyze and report test results with data integrity
- Ensure testing and documentation comply with GMP
- Maintain lab cleanliness and manage inventory and samples
Requirements summary:
- Bachelor of Science in Microbiology required
- Knowledge of aseptic techniques required
- Bioburden testing experience preferred
- Two years of microbiology experience preferred
- cGMP and pharmaceutical industry experience preferred
Tools & skills
Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-10-15
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-16
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-02
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Job details
| Seniority | Entry level |
| Department | Research & science |
| Hours per week | 40 (estimated) |
| Schedule | day, overnight |
| Travel | air: none · ground: none |
| Work setting | Laboratory, Plant or factory |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer moderate |
| Languages | English |
| Education | Bachelor’s degree (required) |
| Fields of study | Microbiology |
| Perks mentioned | Performance bonus, Stock or equity |
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BioVectra Inc.
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Headquarters | Charlottetown |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 17 |
Job Description
BIOVECTRA, now a part of Agilent, is recognized as a leader in the contract development and manufacturing space of active pharmaceutical ingredients specializing in clinical-to-commercial scale production for microbial fermentation, synthetic small molecules including ADC, HPAPI, plasmid DNA, mRNA, LNP and sterile filling capabilities. With over 650 employees at both the Windsor, NS and Charlottetown, PEI sites, BIOVECTRA supports over 100 clients, including over 20 top pharma and biotech companies.
BIOVECTRA joined Agilent in 2024 and is part of Agilent’s Advanced Manufacturing Partnerships Division (AMPD), which also contains Agilent’s Nucleic Acid Solutions Division. With BIOVECTRA, Agilent aims to align advanced manufacturing capabilities, expertise, and resources to foster greater innovation and operational excellence. Within AMPD, you will have the opportunity to work with cutting-edge technologies and collaborate with a team of dedicated professionals committed to revolutionizing advanced manufacturing, making a significant impact in the industry and, most importantly, improving patient care through the manufacture of better therapeutics.
The responsibilities will include:
- This Position will require twelve hour rotating shifts of days and nights
- Performing various microbiological tests (e.g., microbial identification, bioburden testing, growth promotion testing) in compliance with USP<61>, <62>, on a variety of samples (in-process samples, finished products, water and environmental monitoring samples)
- Accurately record, analyze, and report test result, ensuring data integrity and traceability
- Ensuring that all testing and documentation comply with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and other relevant regulations
- Conducting environmental monitoring and analyze environmental monitoring samples in support of the utilities and rooms within the facility
- Maintaining cleanliness of the lab
- Participating in inventory and sample management
Qualifications
Required:
- Bachelor of Science, Microbiology
- Knowledge of aseptic techniques.
Desired:
- Bioburden testing experience
- Ability to interpret and analyze microbiological data
- Familiar with SOPs
- Two years of Microbiology experience.
- cGMP experience.
- Pharmaceutical industrial experience
- Knowledge of Speciation
- Use of equipment: incubators, autoclave and Vitec
- Prioritization and time management skills
- Effective interpersonal and team skills
Additional Details
This job has a full time weekly schedule.The full-time equivalent pay range for this position is $49,848.00 - $77,888.00/yr CAD plus eligibility for bonus, stock and benefits. Our pay ranges are determined by role, level, and location. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. During the hiring process, a recruiter can share more about the specific pay range for a preferred location. Pay and benefit information by country are available at: https://careers.agilent.com/locationsAgilent Technologies Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other protected categories under all applicable laws.Travel Required:
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