QC Microbiological Laboratory Supervisor
Core
Lead and coordinate Microbiological Quality Control laboratory activities to ensure regulatory compliance, on-time delivery, and customer satisfaction in pharmaceutical manufacturing.
Role type
Senior IC Microbiological Laboratory Supervisor
Builds
Microbiological testing results for raw materials, incoming materials, and finished products
Domain
Pharmaceutical manufacturing / Microbiology
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Microbiological testing, GMP compliance (EU/US), Root Cause Analysis, CAPA implementation, SOP drafting, Budget management, Team leadership, Method validation, Lean principles
Preferred skills
Aseptic environment experience, Quality Risk Management, ALCOA+ Data Integrity, Six Sigma, Project Management
Technologies
LIMS, eQMS, Microsoft Office
Responsibilities
Lead and develop the assigned team to perform required microbiological testing; Provide technical oversight for lab operations from raw material testing to finished product release; Support preparation and execution of regulatory audits; Draft and review analytical specifications, protocols, and SOPs; Lead laboratory investigations including OOS and OOT results; Oversee Method Development, Validation, and Transfer activities; Collaborate with Manager to define and monitor department budget and CAPEX; Drive operational excellence through mentoring and continuous improvement initiatives.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with people leadership