Microbiology Operations Manager / Supervisor

Eurofins USA BioPharma Services•North Brunswick Township, NJ

8h•Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for overall operations and activities in the Microbiology Laboratory, including personnel. Provides operational leadership and support through effective planning and execution of laboratory tests and activities in a timely manner. Authors, reviews, and approves technical reports, protocols, forms, NCEs, OOS documentation, CAPAs, SOPs, and other scientific documentation related to Microbiology. Provides final reports to clients and supports timely completion and delivery of test results and reports. Trains new and existing microbiologists as necessary and ensures and maintains laboratory compliance. Performs testing as needed, following required compendial test methods, protocols, SOPs, and other test methods, and provides hands-on training to microbiology staff. The role also involves responding to client requests, managing and developing direct reports, overseeing schedules and operational matters, tracking performance, and supporting customer and regulatory audits as the department head and Microbiology subject matter expert. This is a full-time position in North Brunswick Township, New Jersey, scheduled Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with overtime as needed. Compensation is $95,000–$105,000, depending on related experience and qualifications.

Requirements

MS or BS degree.
Minimum 10 years of hands-on experience in microbiology laboratory operations and people management.
Knowledge of microbiology laboratory equipment and safe use and disposal of organisms and hazardous microbiology laboratory waste.
Currently living within commutable distance to North Brunswick Township, New Jersey is encouraged.

Responsibilities

Oversee overall operations and activities of the Microbiology Laboratory and its personnel.
Plan and execute laboratory tests and activities to support timely operations.
Author, review, and approve technical reports, protocols, forms, NCEs, OOS documentation, CAPAs, SOPs, and other relevant scientific documentation.
Provide final reports to clients and ensure timely completion and delivery of test results and reports.
Train new and existing microbiologists as necessary, including providing hands-on training.
Ensure and maintain compliance in the Microbiology Laboratory.
Perform testing as needed according to required compendial methods, protocols, SOPs, and test methods.
Respond to customer and client requests and provide updates in a timely manner.
Evaluate resumes, interview potential employees, and evaluate direct reports’ performance.
Provide training, development, feedback, and performance improvement support to direct reports; promote or terminate employees as necessary.
Track and trend performance issues related to microbiology testing, documentation, and task execution.
Oversee attendance and approve daily schedules, overtime, deliverables, and vacations for direct reports; address operational concerns.
Communicate effectively and professionally across all levels of personnel.
Support and participate in customer and regulatory audits as department head and Microbiology subject matter expert.
Perform other functions as necessary as directed by senior management.
Use and dispose of organisms and hazardous microbiology laboratory waste safely.