Supervisor, Microbiology

Responsibilities

• Supervises daily activities of scientists and technicians.
• Affirms that job activity deadlines are met on a timely basis.
• Hires and oversees the training of department personnel.
• Affirms that steps are taken to maintain positive personnel morale and development.
• Conducts performance evaluations.
• Affirms execution of monitoring and testing programs to assess the quality of raw materials, components, in-process and finished goods, environmental systems/utilities systems and effectiveness of production processes.
• Establishes goals for the timely release of product and performance of projects.
• Makes sure performance of the group against the goals to identify and implement needed corrective action.
• Generates new/revise Standard Operating Procedures for Microbiology test procedures.
• Affirms that raw material, component, product, or monitoring results that do not meet specifications or expectations are promptly investigated.
• Identifies possible source and corrective action needed and evaluates the impact upon the product.
• Identifies significant adverse quality trends by preparing and analyzing summary reports.
• Addresses quality control test results, microbial profiles of environmental/utilities systems, and customer complaints.
• Reviews work performed by department staff for accuracy, completeness and conformance to specifications.
• Supervises training of departmental personnel in appropriate technique and related topics.
• Mentors and develops new department personnel including training in Standard Operating Procedures and training checklists.
• Affirms department is equipped with functional, calibrated equipment and necessary supplies.
• Supervises investigations of non-conforming raw material, product or components and determines disposition.
• Works closely with Production, Quality Assurance, Chemistry, Maintenance, Metrology and Validation departments to ensure area environmental monitoring, product testing, PM, calibration and re-qualification schedules are met.
• Supervises qualification/requalification program for production and laboratory personnel.
• Investigates and resolves non-conforming test results by completing thorough Deviation, OOS/OOT, EE and Investigation.
• Affirms adequate evaluation of new product processes.
• Supervises validation activities for responsible area.
• Might act as a Manager in the absence of the manager.
• Represents the department in cross functional teams and meetings.
• Affirms other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications

Commensurate with experience.

Skills

N/A

Benefits

Comprehensive and thoughtfully crafted to ensure our colleagues live healthy lives and have support when it matters most.

• A 401(k) plan with company contributions
• Paid vacation, holiday and personal days
• Employee assistance program
• Health benefits to include medical, prescription drug, dental and vision coverage

Pay

$73,614 - $103,528

Schedule

N/A