Supervisor, Microbiology

About the Role

We are seeking a Microbiology Supervisor to join our team. This position offers a competitive salary starting at $80-100K, with an overnight shift differential of $153.85 bi-weekly. The role is eligible for a bonus plan with a target of 6% of the base salary. Final pay will be determined based on experience, education, skills, and abilities.

Responsibilities

• Effectively hire, develop, train, coach, counsel, manage, and motivate staff members.
• Supervise the activities of microbiology staff from Lab Tech II to Lead Scientist levels across four main divisions: Environmental Monitoring, Finished Products, Aseptic Mentor, and Methods Validation (including the BFR Laboratory).
• Schedule and delegate daily activities to ensure timely completion of objectives.
• Oversee training and maintain positive personnel morale and development.
• Conduct performance evaluations and manage microbiology department training for non-departmental personnel in aseptic technique and media fill execution.
• Supervise gowning and aseptic technique qualification/requalification programs for production employees.
• Ensure execution of monitoring and testing programs for raw materials, components, in-process and finished goods, environmental systems, and production processes.
• Establish and meet goals for product release, tech transfer, I&D validation, filter validation, and equipment qualification.
• Investigate non-conforming components, raw materials, products, or environmental systems, identifying root causes and corrective actions.
• Analyze quality trends, address QC test results, microbial profiles, and aseptic behavior.
• Generate and update Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and ensure compliance with cGMPs and regulatory guidelines.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Biological Sciences.
• 5 years of progressive laboratory responsibility in pharmaceutical manufacturing or equivalent industrial/clinical experience.
• Supervisory experience preferred.
• Knowledge of quality control testing methods, validation techniques, and microbiology concepts.
• Ability to interpret data using analytical skills and pharmaceutical application experience.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong planning and organizational abilities.
• Proficiency in English, including reading, writing, and understanding workplace communications.

Benefits

• 401(k) plan with company contributions.
• Paid vacation, holiday, and personal days.
• Employee assistance program.
• Health benefits: medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision coverage.
• Life insurance and disability coverage.
• Wellness program.

Please note that employment is at-will, and the company is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, citizenship, immigration status, disabilities, or protected veteran status.