Microbiologist I

AlloSource

Posted 3 months ago

Full Time

Centennial, Colorado

In Person

Smart Summary

Responsibilities

The Microbiologist I provides technical laboratory services including environmental monitoring, aseptic donor testing, and quality control for tissue products. They are also responsible for sample management, research projects, and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.

Qualifications

You have a Bachelor's degree in Microbiology, Medical Technology, or a related field, along with at least one year of professional laboratory experience in a scientific environment. You are proficient in Microsoft Office applications and possess strong English communication skills.

Must Have Skills for ATS

Microbiology

Medical Technology

Environmental Monitoring

Aseptic Techniques

Quality Control

Microbiological Evaluation

Chemical Analyses

Microsoft Office

CLIA

AATB

ASQ

FDA

ISO

Tissue Banking

E-Verify

Job Description

Would you like to develop your skills working for a mission-driven organization while playing an important role in leading the way in Life Sciences?  AlloSource is a BioTech company headquartered in Centennial, Colorado. 

Here at AlloSource we’re not looking for jobseekers. We want people dedicated to our mission of restoring hope to donor families and helping patients heal through our innovative cellular and tissue allografts. This takes a special person with a strong desire to help make a tremendous impact on people’s lives. Regardless of which department you work in at AlloSource, we value your efforts, your top-notch skills, and your abilities to contribute to our ultimate goal of saving or enhancing human life!  What better reward is there than knowing you contributed, in some way, to save or enhance a person’s life!   If this sounds like an organization you wish to be a part of, then we invite you to apply.

Summary: 

The Microbiologist I provides complete technical laboratory services in support of controlled work area activities, tissue QC laboratory testing, and sample management. Services include environmental monitoring, aseptic donor testing of AlloSource’s tissue products microbiological evaluation and identification, chemical analyses, quality control testing, and analysis of product for compliance and release. The Microbiologist I also performs research, scientific, and technical related projects and experiments as directed by laboratory management. 

Anticipated Application Deadline:  May 21, 2026 

Pay:  $20.00  -  $26.00/hr.  based upon relevant years of experience                                                              

Shift Differential:  $2.00 Shift Differential Monday through Thursday, 3 PM through 6 AM, minimum 3 hours worked after 3 PM

Shift:   Monday - Thursday; 12:00pm to 10:30pm 

Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance. Click link for more benefits details: View the 2026 Eployee Benefits Summary  

Location:    6278 S Troy Circle Centennial, Colorado 80111 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: 

QA Laboratory Operations

  • Perform all elements of the Environmental Monitoring Program, including sampling of non-viable, viable air, personnel monitoring, settle plates, swabs, water, and special testing.
  • Performing quality control (QC) testing using aseptic techniques and testing practices per applicable standards.
  • Perform microbial evaluation of environmental monitoring and final QC samples according to established procedures using appropriate laboratory techniques for accurate microorganism identification and interpretation of results.
  • Perform product-based QC testing, including both microbiological and non-microbiological methods
  • Execute appropriate quality control procedures and proper documentation to comply with regulatory agencies.
  • Participate in CLIA proficiency testing.
  • Perform timely testing and closure of environmental monitoring paperwork and reports.
  • Participate with internal, customer, and regulatory audits.

Inspection and Test

  • Utilize electronic systems to perform test ordering with third-party and internal laboratories for QC test outputs.
  • Create inspection plans.
  • Reconcile QC sample output from Operations group to ensure proper sample requirements.
  • Coordinate shipments of QC samples to intermediate (sterilization) vendors and external laboratories.
  • Troubleshoot laboratory testing and submission errors.
  • Manage QC sample movements and temperature storage locations.
  • Input and utilize quality system processes for QC output errors.
  • Responsible for QC sample movement to internal laboratory area.
  • Coordinate dose audit testing samples with QAL and appropriate Operations groups.
  • Perform case management and nonconformance activities as determined by team supervisor.
  • Assist Quality Management in collection of data, analysis of data, and report development.

Research & Validation Work

  • Assist laboratory scientists and leadership with analytical techniques, written procedures, and standard protocols to support research, scientific, or technical-related disciplines.
  • Assist in departmental microbial projects (e.g.Method Suitability (Bacteriostasis and Fungistasis testing).
  • Perform specialty testing and research validation work.
  • Complies with accurate experimental data entry into notebooks and computer databases.
  • Interprets and analyzes scientific data into reports and summary documents.

Aseptic Processing Program

  • Participate and interact in Aseptic Processing Program meetings, reviews, and project teams.

Communication

  • Professionally interact and communicate with internal and external customers/vendors and process stakeholders.
  • Perform training, as required, for junior-level technicians.

Continuous Process Improvement

  • Assist in the development, evaluation, and review of policies, procedures, and methodologies for the laboratory in order to maintain compliance with accreditation.

General:

  • Adhere to and promote proper practices and techniques which are consistent with current operating procedures, training requirements, safety practices and company policies.
  • May perform other related duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Requirements: 

  • Bachelor’s degree in Microbiology, Medical Technology, or related field 
  • 1+ year in medical device, pharmaceutical, or related scientific environment (w/ BS or MS)
  • 1+ year professional Microbiology (or related field) laboratory experience
    • Experience as a Teaching Assistant in a lab may count towards this requirement.  
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Applications 
  • Ability to communicate in English proficiently (speaking, reading, writing and comprehension)

Preferred Experience:

  • AATB certification
  • ASQ certification
  • Master’s degree in a scientific field
  • FDA & CLIA-regulated environment experience
  • Tissue banking experience
  • FDA/ISO/CLIA audit experience
  • Experience in examination of microbial samples

AlloSource is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and does not discriminate against qualified individuals with disabilities in regard to application procedures, hiring, advancement, discharge, compensation, training, or other terms, conditions, and privileges of employment. If you need a reasonable accommodation to apply for a position, please contact us at 720-873-0213 or humanresourcesrecruiting@allosource.org.

For employment consideration, candidates must apply online, submit a current resume, and meet the minimum qualifications. We do not accept unsolicited resumes. Candidates located within a 50-mile radius of the hiring zip code may receive first consideration.

AlloSource is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

AlloSource participates in E-Verify to confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, please visit www.dhs.gov/E-Verify.

AlloSource

Founded in 1994, AlloSource is a nonprofit leader in providing allografts that maximize tissue donation to help surgeons heal their patients. The company has grown into one of the largest tissue networks in the country creating more than 200 types of precise bone, skin and soft-tissue allografts for use in an array of life-saving and life-enhancing medical procedures. As a leading manufacturer of cartilage tissue for joint repair and skin allografts to help heal severe burns, AlloSource’s products bridge the proven science of allografts with the advanced technology of cells. The company is accredited by the American Association of Tissue Banks and is headquartered in Centennial, CO.
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