Microbiology Manager
About The Position
This role is a leadership position responsible for establishing, managing, and continuously improving microbiology operations within a GMP environment. The position plays a critical role in building systems, supporting growth projects, and maintaining a state of control across microbiology, validation, and quality documentation. This role will be well-suited for an experienced microbiology leader who enjoys building programs, mentoring teams, and working cross-functionally in developing or expanding facilities. We want to be transparent: this role is best suited for someone comfortable working in a growing organization, where systems are being strengthened and built thoughtfully, rather than one that already has every structure in place.
Requirements
- Advanced degree in Microbiology or a related scientific discipline
- Significant experience leading microbiology operations in a GMP pharmaceutical environment
- Strong background in microbiological testing, environmental monitoring, validation, and compliance
- Experience establishing or strengthening microbiology quality systems
- Comfort working in growing or evolving organizations
- Strong documentation, audit, and regulatory readiness experience
- Collaborative leadership style with a focus on steady execution
Nice To Haves
- Experience supporting new facility start-ups or expansions
- Experience leading microbiology functions across multiple sites
- Hands-on background combined with leadership responsibilities
Responsibilities
- Lead day-to-day microbiology operations in compliance with GMP requirements
- Establish, implement, and maintain microbiology quality systems, SOPs, and documentation
- Support validation and qualification activities including IQ, OQ, PQ for microbiology labs and production areas
- Oversee environmental monitoring, water systems, sterility assurance, and contamination control programs
- Support audit readiness, inspections, and regulatory interactions
- Collaborate with Quality Assurance, Manufacturing, Validation, and Engineering teams
- Support new projects, expansions, and technology implementation
- Manage and mentor microbiology staff and contractors
- Work with external vendors and service providers for calibration, validation, and testing activities
Benefits
- A leadership role with real impact on systems and culture
- The opportunity to shape microbiology operations and quality infrastructure
- A respectful, collaborative working environment
- Clear expectations and support from senior leadership
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
