Manager, Microbiology (2nd Shift)

Thermo Fisher Scientific•Middleton, WI

13d•Onsite

About The Position

The Manager, Microbiology provides management and direction to staff and resources for project activities and business needs. The role oversees daily operations to monitor quality and project timelines, helps prepare and implement company policies, quality systems, and training programs, and ensures customer responsiveness and client satisfaction. The Manager plans and monitors project progress and quality using available financial and quality management tools and develops staff to support department goals and business growth. This is a full-time, fully onsite position at a GMP laboratory in Middleton, Wisconsin, working second shift, Monday through Friday. Applicants may be located anywhere in the United States, but relocation assistance is not provided. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship and pass a comprehensive background check, including drug screening.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree or equivalent and relevant formal academic or vocational qualification.
Comparable 5–8 years of experience providing the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the job, or equivalent.
At least 2 years of management responsibility.
Ability to train and mentor junior staff.
Ability to cultivate a collaborative work environment within a team and across business areas.
Effective written, oral, and presentation communication skills.
Proven problem-solving and troubleshooting abilities.
Understanding of basic financial terms and definitions as they apply to the business.
Ability to independently develop project proposals and plans.
Project and time management skills.
Ability to identify and implement common efficiencies across multiple programs or projects.
Understanding of the bid process and ability to use others' expertise to develop programs for unique client needs.
Ability to cope with a dynamic work environment.
Demonstrate behaviors aligned with Thermo Fisher's 4i Values.
Legal authorization to work in the United States without sponsorship.
Ability to pass a comprehensive background check, including drug screening.
Ability to work upright and stationary and/or standing for typical working hours.
Ability to lift and move objects up to 25 pounds.
Ability to work in non-traditional work environments and use and learn standard office equipment and technology.
Ability to perform successfully under pressure while prioritizing and handling multiple projects or activities.
Ability to communicate, receive, and understand information and ideas with diverse groups of people in a comprehensible and reasonable manner.

Responsibilities

Oversee staff activities, including interviewing, selection, professional development, goal setting, performance management, coaching, and mentoring.
Review and approve requests for paid time off, leave, and overtime, and review timesheet reports for billing accuracy.
Allocate, schedule, and manage laboratory resources for project activities; update project status and revenue projections.
Communicate project performance metrics, quality updates, and staff development opportunities to employees.
Demonstrate process improvements and efficiency gains to meet department goals.
Define and monitor quality and productivity performance metrics.
Coordinate and prioritize project activities with internal functional groups and support functions.
Identify opportunities within the client base and work with business development to pursue them.
Participate in project definition and client negotiations regarding timelines and budgets.
Participate in audits and department capability tours.
Provide clients with recommendations on analytical and compliance issues.
Review and approve laboratory investigations, deviations, and QA facility and data audits.
Prepare and implement SOPs and company operational policies.
Ensure adherence to quality systems and recommend quality system improvements.
Ensure the group understands and applies GMP/GLP and other laboratory or client requirements.
Participate in biannual SOP reviews and changes, and own changes needed to comply with SOPs.
Assist senior management with its responsibilities.