Top 21 Scientist biology Jobs in Lexington, Ky

Microbiologist - II
Piramal Pharma Solutions —Lexington, KY
- $25 - $31 an hour
- Full-time
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- Microsoft Access
- Microsoft Outlook
- Health savings account
- Relocation assistance
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Environmental Lab Technician
Aquatic Laboratories —Lexington, KY
- $12 - $15 an hour
- Full-time
- No high school diploma
- High school diploma or GED
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Laboratory Scientist/UKHC
University of Kentucky —Lexington, KY
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- Online Application
- Background check
- Bachelor of Science
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Scientist I
University of Kentucky —Lexington, KY
- $44,678 - $71,469 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Background check
- Pass drug screening
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Research Analyst
University of Kentucky —Lexington, KY
- $17.76 - $28.43 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- Background check
- Pass drug screening
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Research Coordinator
University of Kentucky —Lexington, KY
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- Background check
- Pass drug screening
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Temp Tech/ Genomics Research Specialist
University of Kentucky —Lexington, KY
- Weekends as needed
- Background check
- Pass drug screening
- Mid-level
Cell Line Development Scientist
Demeetra Agbio Inc. —Lexington, KY
- Full-time
- Analysis skills
- Continuous improvement
- Doctor of Philosophy
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Microbiologist II
Piramal Pharma Solutions Inc. —Lexington, KY
- Microsoft Access
- Microsoft Outlook
- Bachelor of Science
Quality Assurance/Quality Control Microbiology Lab Technician
Danimer Scientific LLC —Winchester, KY
- 12 hour shift
- Computer literacy
- ERP systems
- Ability to climb stairs
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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FWS Fall 2026, Biology Lab Research Assistant
University of Kentucky —Lexington, KY
- $12 - $15 an hour
- Part-time
- Background check
- Pass drug screening
- Maintenance
Analytical Lab Technician
Danimer Scientific LLC —Winchester, KY
- 12 hour shift
- Mid-level
- Ability to climb stairs
- Continuous improvement
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Assistant, Associate or Professor in Gastrointestinal Cancer Research
University of Kentucky —Lexington, KY
- Full-time
- Background check
- Medicine
- Pass drug screening
Post-doctoral Scholar
University of Kentucky —Lexington, KY
- Weekends as needed
- Background check
- Pass drug screening
- English
Statistician Principal
University of Kentucky —Lexington, KY
- $64,210 - $105,914 a year
- Online Application
- Background check
- Computer science
- Computer Science
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Post-Doctoral Scholar in Immunology
University of Kentucky —Lexington, KY
- Weekends as needed
- Background check
- Pass drug screening
- Analysis skills
Extension Agronomic Entomologist: Open-Rank Extension Professor of Entomology, Field Crops Pest Management
University of Kentucky —Lexington, KY
- Full-time
- Background check
- Pass drug screening
- University
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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- Contract
- Remote
- No experience needed
- Analysis skills
- Doctor of Philosophy
- Flexible schedule
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Microbiologist - II

Piramal Pharma Solutions -
Lexington, KY

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Job Details

Full-time
$25 - $31 an hour

Benefits

Health savings account
Relocation assistance
Health insurance
Dental insurance
401(k)
Flexible spending account
Tuition reimbursement
Paid time off
Parental leave
Employee assistance program
Vision insurance
401(k) matching
Life insurance
Referral program
Retirement plan

Qualifications

Biology
Biological safety protocols
Biomedical waste
Chemical handling safety procedures
Laboratory safety
Microsoft Access
Bachelor of Science
Microbiological culture and identification
Chemical handling
Good documentation practices (GDP)
Manufacturing facility experience
Bachelor's degree
Microbiological analysis
Biohazard disposal procedures
Staining (laboratory technique)
Water treatment
Quality data entry
Chemical safety protocols
Medical waste disposal
Pharmaceutical manufacturing facility experience
Autoclaving

Full Job Description

Company Overview
Piramal Pharma Solutions (PPS) is a Contract Development and Manufacturing Organization (CDMO) dedicated to delivering comprehensive drug development and manufacturing solutions across the entire pharmaceutical lifecycle. Our global network of state-of-the-art facilities enables us to support clients with innovative services spanning drug discovery, process development, clinical trial supplies, and commercial manufacturing of APIs and finished dosage forms.

Job Title

Microbiologist II

Job Description

Business: Pharma Solutions
Department: 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 finished products, while maintaining compliance of laboratory standard operating procedures.

Work Schedule

Tuesday - Saturday

2pm to 10pm or 3pm to 11pm

Reporting Structure

This position reports to the Microbiology Manager

Key Responsibilities:

Develop microbiological test methods and method validations.
Perform microbiological testing of raw materials, work-in-process, and finished product for product approval and release.
Prepare protocols, final reports, and test methods related to the development and validation of microbiological methods.
Perform growth promotion of media and maintenance of bacterial cultures.
Provide support to facility to resolve nonconformance issues and identify corrective and preventative actions as related to environmental monitoring excursions
Complete environmental monitoring and laboratory related investigations and properly document results.
Maintain GMP/GLP documentation relevant to the duties and responsibilities assigned.
Maintain laboratory instrumentation required for testing and cleanliness of the laboratory per SOP guidelines.
Assist in the review of test data and report any deviations to supervisor.
Interact and coordinate activities with other departments and external vendors to support and meet the facility goals and objectives
Assist management in writing/updating Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
Participate in projects involving the Quality Control and/or Microbiology departments
Train team members in microbiology and chemistry laboratories as required
Ensure proper handling and disposal of biohazard material in compliance with OSHA and Standard Operating Procedures
Compose and assist with quality systems documentation such as failure investigations, CAPA, calibration, changes control, etc.
Compose microbiological trending reports and protocols
Perform other related duties as required

Qualifications:

B.S. in Microbiology, Biology, Life Sciences, or related field

2+ years of practical laboratory experience in a manufacturing environment
Experience with general documentation practices and GMP compliance with data entry forms with specific attention to details
Working knowledge and practical experience with good laboratory practices in a microbiology lab environment and competency with microbiology techniques such as Gram staining, isolation plating, media preparation and microorganism identification methods
Experience with common microbiology lab instrumentation is a requirement, especially with autoclaves, air samplers, light microscope, biohazard cabinets and water purification system.
Practical hands on experience with basic lab equipment such as pH, balances, water baths and other equipment common to microbiology methods.

Must understand basic lab safety, bio-hazard and chemical waste disposal practices
Experience with general documentation practices and GMP compliance with data entry forms with specific attention to details.
Knowledge of cGMP’s and understand the pharmaceutical industry expectations
Intermediate proficiency in MS Office (i.e. MS Word, MS Excel, Access, Outlook)

Pay: $25.00 - $31.00 per hour

Benefits:

401(k)
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Employee assistance program
Flexible spending account
Health insurance
Health savings account
Life insurance
Paid time off
Parental leave
Referral program
Relocation assistance
Retirement plan
Tuition reimbursement
Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

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