New · posted Oct 15
Padagis Israel · Pharmaceuticals
Microbiologist II - Quality Control
- Minneapolis, MN
- On-site
- Full-time
- Associate & Specialist
Open until filled
The role
We are seeking a Microbiologist II to join our Quality Control (QC)team and support the microbiological analysis of products, stability samples, validation samples, raw materials, and environmental samples. This role is vital in ensuring product quality through testing, method validation, and participation in continuous improvement initiatives. If you are detail-oriented, collaborative, and thrive in a fast-paced environment, we encourage you to apply!
This position pays $23/hr-$28/hr based on experience and education. Padagis employees in these roles are also eligible for a quarterly bonus incentive plan and a robust employee benefits program.
At Padagis a real recruiter AND the hiring manager will review your application, not just a bot. This means we pay special attention to each application submitted for the position. While it could take a couple of days for us to get back with you, please know that we appreciate you applying for the open position and ask that you monitor your email for updates.
What you need
Required qualifications
- Bachelor of Science in Microbiology or a related scientific field
- One or more (1+) years of experience working in a microbiology lab
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, excellent documentation, and organizational skills
- Demonstrated critical thinking and problem-solving skills
- Willingness to take ownership of assigned tasks and responsibility for the results
- Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team
Preferred qualificationsnice to have
- Experience in a pharmaceutical or similar industrial setting
- Hands-on experience with, and knowledge of, aseptic techniques
- Familiarity with USP <60>, <61>, <62>, and <51> testing methodologies
Core competencies
Since its beginning, Padagis has been undergoing the process of identifying what we believe will lead to the success of our organization in a competitive landscape. To that end, we have developed a set of five “core” competencies. We strive to bring employees on board the journey with us who exemplify these key competencies:
- Service delivery – Understand who your internal and external customers are, identify their needs, and deliver value above their expectations…
- Active collaboration – Seek opportunities to work together across teams, function, business units, and geographies to seek success…
- Demonstrate agility – Proactively identify changes in our environment and act quickly, leading or embracing change…
- Think differently – Create, develop, and implement new ideas, products, services, or processes that involve introducing something new or significantly improving something that already exists…
- Excellent execution – Achieve outstanding results in all aspects of our organization, including our culture, leadership, strategy, and processes…
What you'll do
Microbiological Testing and Monitoring
- Conduct microbiological monitoring for:
- Purified water systems, laboratory water systems, and compressed air systems.
- Active air monitoring and environmental sample collection (including equipment monitoring).
- Perform USP <60>, USP <61>, and USP <62> testing to detect and quantify microbial contaminants in pharmaceutical products and raw materials.
- Conduct USP <51> testing for antimicrobial effectiveness studies.
Data Analysis and Regulatory Compliance
- Analyze and interpret microbiological data, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and company Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
- Maintain detailed and accurate documentation in accordance with regulatory and quality standards.
Subject Matter Expertise and Improvement Efforts
- Act as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) for core functional areas of microbiology.
- Support method validation activities and participate in continuous improvement projects to enhance quality control processes.
Pay and benefits
Quarterly bonus incentive plan
Robust employee benefits program
Where you'll work
Minneapolis, MNOn-siteOpen in Maps (opens in a new tab)
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About Padagis Israel
At Padagis our focus is on health care products that improve people’s lives. We are a market-leading generic prescription pharmaceutical company that specializes in “extended topical” medications, like creams, foams, mousses, gels, liquids and inhalable products.
It’s a great time to join our team because we have a high growth trajectory with now more than 1,300 employees across six locations in the United States and Israel. We’ve already established a successful track record of launching first-to-file and first-to-market generic pharmaceutical products that have helped to make prescription products more affordable for patients and reduce costs for the healthcare system.
Our team members work in a dynamic environment where opportunity is built on a foundation of honesty and transparency. Please consider joining our team where great things are happening and you can make a difference.
Job intelligence
The context around this role
Live data · October 15, 2026
Salary intelligence
How the pay compares
This role's midpoint is 20% below the US median for Quality Control roles at this level.
This roleEmployer provided
Associate & Specialist roles in Minnesota15 roles publishing pay
Associate & Specialist roles in the US100 roles publishing pay
| Annual base pay | Low | Median | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| This role | $47,840 | — | $47,840 |
| Minnesota (middle half) | $48,000 | $49,500 | $57,500 |
| All US (middle half) | $49,375 | $60,000 | $76,125 |
This role: Padagis Israel's own published range, converted to a year at 2,080 hours. Comparisons: the base pay employers published on open Quality Control roles at the same level on Regulatory Jobs, October 15, 2026. Nothing is estimated.
Career trajectory
Where this role sits in Quality Control
The general path across 275 open Quality Control roles on Regulatory Jobs, with the titles they carry most. Not Padagis Israel's own promotion track.
Skills DNA
What this role leans on
How many of the posting's 30 duty, requirement and summary lines touch each area. The posting's emphasis, not a proficiency score.
- Lab testing and methods13
- Collaboration and leadership6
- Documentation and SOPs3
- GMP and compliance2
- Validation and qualification2
- Quality systems and risk2
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Padagis Israel on Regulatory Jobs
- 4
- Open roles
- 4
- Distinct roles
- 2
- Locations
By discipline
- Quality3 75%
- Regulatory1 25%
By level
- Senior & Principal2 50%
- Director1 25%
- Associate & Specialist1 25%
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Microbiologist II - Quality Control at Padagis Israel
Open until filled. $48K a year, employer provided.