Microbiology Operations Manager / Supervisor

Eurofins•North Brunswick Township, NJ

2d•$95,000 - $105,000

About The Position

Responsible for overall operations and activities in the Microbiology Laboratory and management of its 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 reports, CAPAs, SOPs, and other relevant scientific documentation. Provides final reports to clients and helps ensure timely completion and delivery of test results and reports. Trains new and existing microbiologists as needed, maintains laboratory compliance, and performs testing and hands-on staff training when needed to support operations. The role also includes responding promptly to client requests, managing direct reports and laboratory performance, and supporting customer and regulatory audits as the department head and Microbiology SME. The position is full-time, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., with overtime as needed, and is based within commuting distance of North Brunswick Township, New Jersey. Compensation is $95,000–$105,000 per year, 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.

Responsibilities

Oversee overall operations, activities, and personnel in the Microbiology Laboratory.
Plan and execute laboratory tests and activities to support timely operations.
Author, review, and approve technical reports, protocols, forms, NCEs, OOS reports, CAPAs, SOPs, and other relevant scientific documentation.
Provide final reports to clients and support on-time completion and delivery of test results and reports.
Train new and existing microbiologists as necessary.
Ensure and maintain compliance in the Microbiology Laboratory.
Perform testing according to required compendial methods, protocols, SOPs, and test methods as needed, and provide hands-on training to microbiology staff.
Use microbiology laboratory equipment safely and ensure safe use and disposal of organisms and hazardous laboratory waste.
Respond to customer and client requests and provide updates in a timely manner.
Evaluate resumes, interview candidates, and manage direct reports through training, development, feedback, performance improvement, promotion, or termination as necessary.
Track and trend performance issues related to microbiology testing, documentation, and task execution.
Oversee attendance and approve direct reports’ daily schedules, overtime, deliverables, and vacations; 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 SME.
Perform other functions as required by senior management.