Laboratory Manager – Microbiology (Pharmaceutical & Medical Device Testing)
Eurofins BioPharma Product Testing North America · San Diego, CA · 1 mo ago
On-siteQuality Assurance$85k–$115k/yrFull-time
Laboratory Leadership & Organizational Management
- Lead and manage laboratory operations through:
- Set direction, priorities, and expectations for the laboratory organization
- Ensure strong leadership alignment and accountability at the supervisor/lead level
- Build and maintain a high-performing, scalable team and develop talent.
- Oversee execution of microbiology and environmental monitoring testing, including:
- Sterility, bioburden, endotoxin, and related compendial methods
- Environmental monitoring programs (on-site and off-site)
- Ensure laboratory performance consistently meets:
- Turnaround time (TAT) commitments
- Quality and regulatory standards
- Client delivery expectations across timelines, scope, and output quality
- Own reliable and predictable delivery of laboratory services, ensuring work is executed in a manner that supports strong client outcomes
- Partner with Project Management to align laboratory capacity and execution with client needs and commitments
- Manage laboratory workflow, prioritization, and resource allocation to ensure on-time, high-quality delivery
- Ensure laboratory operations are executed in a cost-conscious and efficient manner, optimizing labor and materials
- Lead, coach, and develop supervisors and their teams
- Hiring and onboarding
- Performance management and development planning
- Organizational structure and staffing alignment
- Establish a culture of:
- accountability
- continuous improvement
- technical excellence
- Serve as technical subject matter expert for microbiology operations
- Ensure adherence to:
- cGMP and regulated laboratory standards
- USP microbiology methods
- Support:
- technical escalations
- investigations and troubleshooting
- Represent the laboratory in audits and client technical discussions
- Maintain compliance with:
- cGMP, GDP, ISO, and USP standards
- Lead or support:
- Deviations / OOS investigations
- CAPAs and change controls
- Ensure audit readiness for:
- FDA, ISO, and client audits
- Act as technical representative for clients as needed
- Partner with Project Management to support:
- technical discussions
- issue resolution
- capability alignment
- Ensure:
- Qualification, maintenance, and calibration of equipment
- Oversee:
- Equipment lifecycle and implementation of new technologies
- Qualification and maintenance of equipment
- Minimum Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in Microbiology, Biology, or related life science
- 5+ years of experience in a pharmaceutical or medical device laboratory environment
- 2+ years of leadership experience, including experience supervising laboratory staff or team leads in a regulated environment
- Strong knowledge of:
- cGMP and regulated lab environments
- USP microbiology methods
- Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience leading multi-team lab operations (EM + Microbiology)
- Experience managing supervisors or functional leads
- Experience supporting regulatory or client audits
- Advanced degree (MS or higher) in Microbiology or related life science preferred
- Proven ability to lead through layered team structures
- Strong operational leadership and execution discipline
- Technical depth in microbiology and regulated testing
- Ability to balance:
- technical rigor
- operational efficiency
- team development
- Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration skills
- Position is full-time, Monday - Friday 8:00am - 5:00pm
- Candidates currently living within a commutable distance of San Diego, CA are encouraged to apply.
- Pay Range: $85,000 – $115,000 per year depending on related experience
- Excellent full time benefits including:
- Comprehensive medical coverage, dental, and vision options
- Life and disability insurance
- 401(k) with company match
- Paid vacation and holidays