Supervisor Quality Control Microbiology
Core
Supervise daily operations of the Quality Control Microbiology Department to ensure medicines are safe and effective before reaching patients.
Role type
Supervisor, Quality Control Microbiology
Builds
Pharmaceutical microbiology testing and monitoring for environmental, personnel, utility, raw material, in-process, and product release.
Domain
Pharmaceutical manufacturing / Microbiology
Required skills
Microbiology methods, Environmental Monitoring, aseptic techniques, GMP compliance, personnel management, project management, assay troubleshooting, regulatory audit support
Preferred skills
Leadership in pharmaceutical microbiology, cross-functional collaboration
Technologies
Laboratory information management systems (LIMS), aseptic processing equipment, environmental monitoring systems
Responsibilities
Coordinate testing and monitoring activities within the QC lab and manufacturing facility; Review test results, procedures, protocols, and quality system records; Organize lab investigations and assay troubleshooting; Support internal and regulatory audits; Ensure safety and current Good Manufacturing Practice standards are maintained; Execute personnel management functions including performance evaluations, personnel development, and scheduling time off; Coach team members in troubleshooting microbiology methods, Environmental Monitoring, aseptic techniques and equipment.
Seniority
Mid-level Supervisor, hands-on leadership