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QA & Microbiology Manager

Sydney, Sydney RegionFull-time2026-11-03 → 2026-11-02

Core

Lead quality, microbiology, and regulatory compliance in a complex manufacturing environment to ensure products are fit for purpose.

Role type

Senior IC Quality Assurance & Microbiology Manager

Builds

Pharmaceutical and agricultural chemical products under TGA regulation

Domain

Regulated manufacturing (Pharmaceuticals/Agrochemicals)

Required skills

Quality Management Systems (QMS), GMP compliance, microbiological testing, environmental monitoring, CAPA management, audit leadership, regulatory affairs (TGA, ISO 22716, BRC), team leadership

Preferred skills

Bachelor's degree in Pharmacy with Pharmaceutics and Microbiology majors, validation of manufacturing systems, Product Quality Reviews (PQRs)

Technologies

TGA-GMP, ISO 22716, APVMA, BRC, ACO, RSPO, EPA

Responsibilities

Lead and continuously improve the site Quality Management System (QMS), Drive GMP compliance across the manufacturing operation and laboratory, Manage the QC testing laboratory and onsite microbiological testing activities, Lead environmental monitoring and cleaning validation programs, Manage investigations, deviations, out-of-specification results and CAPA, Lead and coordinate site audits and product recalls, Lead, coach and develop QA/QC and microbiology team members

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC