QC Microbiologist Group Lead - 2nd Shift

About the Role

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced QC Microbiologist – Group Lead to support QC laboratory operations and provide technical leadership within our microbiology team. This role coordinates testing activities, reviews data and documentation, supports laboratory investigations, and ensures testing schedules are met to support internal customer needs.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a microbiology technical resource for laboratory personnel.
• Lead and mentor a designated group of QC staff by establishing expectations, providing guidance, strengthening technical proficiency, and fostering professional growth.
• Coordinate and support QC laboratory activities, including raw material, in-process, stability, and product release testing and environmental monitoring activities.
• Identify, support, and conduct lab investigations as well as implementation of corrective actions.
• Identify and report Out-of-Trend (OOT) and Out-of-Specification (OOS) results as testing is in progress.
• Troubleshoot laboratory equipment, methods, and testing issues to ensure timely resolution.
• Assist in scheduling, performing, and completion/review of testing activities, as required.
• Perform testing as needed and support completion of laboratory workload to maintain operational efficiency.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in microbiology or related life science.
• 5+ years’ experience in lab applications.
• GMP laboratory experience with at least 1 year of experience in a leadership role.
• Hands-on experience with one or more of the following: sterility, bioburden, endotoxin, or environmental monitoring.
• Cleanroom experience strongly preferred.
• Proven ability to effectively evaluate, organize, prioritize, and direct workflow.

Benefits

• Opportunities to learn and grow with a well-respected company.
• Competitive compensation with annual reviews and a company-wide incentive bonus.
• Benefits that start the first of the month after hire for full-time employees:
  • 3 medical insurance plans to fit your needs and budget, including an HSA Plan with a generous company contribution.
  • Low-cost dental and vision insurance.
  • Short-term disability, long-term disability, and life insurance all 100% company paid.
  • 3 weeks PTO in the first year (increases to 4 weeks after 2 years).
  • 9 paid company holidays plus 2 personal holidays.
  • Paid family leave.
  • Tuition reimbursement.
  • 401k plan with company matching contribution.

Pay

Starting annual salary: $80,000 - $90,000 + $100 per pay period 2nd shift premium.

Schedule

2nd shift, Monday – Thursday, 1:00pm – 11:30pm.

About the Company

Lifecore Biomedical, Inc. (Nasdaq: LFCR) is a fully integrated contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO) offering highly differentiated capabilities in the development, fill, and finish of sterile injectable pharmaceutical products in syringes, vials, and cartridges, including complex formulations. As a leading manufacturer of premium, injectable-grade hyaluronic acid, Lifecore brings over 40 years of expertise as a partner for global and emerging biopharmaceutical and biotechnology companies across multiple therapeutic categories.