Microbiologist Supervisor

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We are seeking a highly skilled Microbiologist Supervisor to join our team in Huntington, WV. As a key member of our quality team, you will be responsible for developing the microbiological direction for the facility and implementing current microbiology lab test methodologies and practices to support product, environment, and utility testing.

• Provide overall facility mentorship on developments, trends, and observed issues related to microbiology analysis
• Support the lab manager in projects and day-to-day micro lab management
• Lead site environment controls
• Assist the laboratory manager in supporting audit readiness activities and directly contacting internal and external auditors as an SME
• Introduce new systems, processes, and products, aligned with applicable requirements
• Craft and lead laboratory process improvement projects and validations
• Stay up to date on current and future microbiology technical and regulatory trends and developments, and ensure lab operations are updated to reflect the same trends and developments and maintained in a validated state
• Be a key contributor and driver for performing investigations relating to environmental and product microbiological out-of-specification results and driving the identification of root causes and implementation of agreed corrective and preventative actions (CAPAs)
• Ensure that all microbiology testing and operational procedures carry out current regulatory industry requirements and corporate standards
• Interpret microbiology results, resolve technical and/or operational problems, and provide technical advice and support to other departments within the facility
• Engage in the training and mentoring of laboratory associates to develop and increase the level of expertise within the laboratory
• Demonstrate a proactive approach toward identifying issues that may impact the quality of product through tracking and trending of data, considering all appropriate sources of quality data
• Provide work direction/supervision for direct reports (if any), participate in the hiring process, produce performance evaluations, and support the career and professional development of the microbiology team
• Provide technical solutions to a wide range of difficult problems with solutions being imaginative, detailed, practicable, and consistent with organizational objectives

• Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent years of directly related experience (or high school +10 yrs; Assoc.+16yrs; M.S.+0 yrs)
• The ability to fluently read, write, understand, and communicate in English
• 2 Years of Relevant Experience
• 1 Year of Demonstrated Leadership
• Sponsorship & Relocation: Not Available

• Having a degree in microbiology or other related technical field
• Experience in a sterile medical device manufacturing company or pharmaceutical environment
• Having a complete understanding and wide application of technical principles, theories, and concepts in the field of microbiology
• Having strong troubleshooting skills, being able to work in dynamic cross-functional teams, and working under only general direction

• Collaborate with teammates to share standard processes and learnings as work evolves
• See your career like never before with focused growth and development opportunities
• Join Alcon's mission to provide outstanding, innovative products and solutions to improve sight, improve lives, and grow your career
• Alcon provides a robust benefits package including health, life, retirement, flexible time off for exempt associates, PTO for hourly associates, and much more