Microbiologist Specialist

VVMF is Australia’s first commercial manufacturing facility of its kind, uniquely integrated within the country’s largest health, education, research, and innovation precinct based at Westmead. As a viral vector Contract Development and Manufacturing Organisation (CDMO), we are setting new standards in the production of clinical and commercial-grade viral vectors for advanced therapies.

We are values-driven, committed to quality and innovation, and we’re looking for an experienced Quality Control (QC) Microbiology professional to support our microbiology quality control capability. This is a hands-on role where you’ll contribute to specialist testing, environmental monitoring and GMP-compliant operations that help deliver advanced therapies with the potential to change lives.

Our opportunity

Reporting to the Quality Control and Assurance Manager, you will support daily QC microbiology operations and contribute to the development, implementation and continual improvement of microbiological processes and procedures.

• Perform and support microbiological testing of materials, media, in-process samples, finished products, environmental samples, stability samples and water samples.
• Support sterility, endotoxin, bioburden and microbial limits testing in line with regulatory requirements.
• Coordinate and support the facility environmental monitoring program across air, surfaces, water and personnel.
• Support analytical method qualification, validation, verification and transfer activities.
• Analyse QC data and trends, identify potential issues and help implement improvements.
• Author and review deviation, Out of Specification and Out of Trend investigations, and support timely QMS record management.
• Contribute to inspection readiness and internal, supplier, customer and regulatory audits.
• Provide microbiology guidance and training, and collaborate across internal and external stakeholder groups.

About you

You are a practical, quality-focused microbiology professional who enjoys working in a collaborative environment and can balance hands-on laboratory activities with documentation, investigation and continuous improvement responsibilities.

• A bachelor’s degree in chemistry, pharmacy, biology or an equivalent discipline.
• At least two years’ experience in a similar role, including microbiology experience in a pharmaceutical or chemical environment.
• Working knowledge of cGMP, data integrity principles and Quality System regulations relevant to a QC laboratory.
• Experience with microbiological testing, environmental monitoring and investigation processes.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and decision-making skills, with excellent attention to detail.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills and the ability to work effectively across functions.
• A positive, adaptable and solutions-focused approach, with personal alignment to VVMF’s values.
• Flexibility to support production activities outside usual business hours when required, including early starts, afternoons, evenings or weekends.
• Experience in sterile manufacturing, biotechnology or a CDMO environment will be highly regarded.

Apply now via seek (including a copy of your resume and cover letter) and help unlock the future of medicine. Applications close: 30 November 2026.

Applicants must be willing to undergo a National Police Check. Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.