Microbiology Lab Supervisor

4 weeks ago


South Plainfield, United States Medix™ Full time

Roles & Responsibilities:

  • Build and manage a Microbiology lab within a cGMP-compliant analytical laboratory.
  • Oversee lab workflow, personnel, and deliverables.
  • Ensure compliance with relevant guidelines for OTC drugs, dietary supplements, cosmetics, and Rx Pharma products.
  • Establish best practices for the Microbiology Lab.
  • Develop and implement Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), work processes, workflow, and reporting templates.
  • Ensure protocols are consistent with bioburden, and other microbial testing standards.
  • Manage validation of alternative microbiological methods.
  • Oversee the transfer of validated methods to other facilities.
  • Act as the Microbiology subject matter expert (SME).
  • Write and review SOPs, and coordinate method development and validation for microbiological and analytical methods.
  • Identify and engage best vendors for equipment, reagents, and disposables.
  • Establish and maintain Microbiology Lab capabilities.
  • Coordinate and support installation qualification (IQ), operational qualification (OQ), and performance qualification (PQ), as well as calibration and maintenance of lab equipment and instrumentation.
  • Produce quality data across multiple microbiology methods and platforms.
  • Perform daily quality control data reviews of results from the Microbiology Lab.
  • Perform initial identification of microbial contaminants and isolates.
  • Represent the Microbiology Lab in internal audits, client audits, and regulatory body inspections.
  • Hire, train, and manage Microbiology Lab staff, including conducting annual reviews.
  • Oversee daily lab operations, ensuring timely delivery of results and reports.
  • Troubleshooting and Investigations:
  • Lead troubleshooting for all Microbiology Lab issues.
  • Conduct investigations for out of specification (OOS) results and manage deviations related to microbiology procedures.

Requirements:

  • MS in Microbiology preferred, but Biology or other Life Sciences degrees acceptable.
  • BS with significant experience will also be considered.
  • MS with 3+ years of Microbiology Lab experience, including significant people and process management in an FDA cGMP-regulated environment.
  • BS with 8+ years of experience, with at least 5 years managing people and developing methods in a Microbiology Lab within an FDA cGMP-regulated environment.
  • Proficiency in maintaining and troubleshooting various microbiology lab methods, instruments, and equipment.
  • Knowledgeable in bioburden, endotoxin testing, microbial identification, and industry environmental monitoring guidelines.
  • Demonstrated ability as an independent worker, program builder, and problem solver.
  • Capability to work effectively in high-stress, rapid growth environments.
  • Strong people, communication, and leadership skills.
  • Ability to prioritize tasks and adapt to changing environments.



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