Microbiology Supervisor

Arxada • Morristown, NJ

42d • $78,000 - $125,000

About The Position

Arxada is a global leader in innovative solutions that protect our world. Our groundbreaking technologies, in-depth regulatory know-how, manufacturing and process development help our customers to safeguard nutrition, health and infrastructure efficiently through chemistry and biotechnology that enhance sustainability. We offer a broad portfolio of ingredients and services for multiple end-markets that include Human Health & Nutrition, Home & Personal Care, Professional Hygiene, Paints & Coatings and Wood Protection. With customers in more than 100 countries, the company achieved sales of CHF 2 billion in 2024. Headquartered in Basel (Switzerland), Arxada employs 3,200 associates across 24 production sites and 14 R&D centers, all committed to our customers’ success. The primary role of the Microbiology Lab Supervisor leads the microbiology R&D laboratory team and oversees all microbiological testing. This role ensures compliance with standard operating procedures (SOP’s), supports laboratory upkeep and maintenance, and supports projects for TS&D, R&D, and other functions as needed. The expected salary range for this role is 78,000-125,000 USD , but specific employee compensation may vary depending on factors including experience, education, training, licensure, certification, location and other job-related, non-discriminatory factors permitted by law.

Requirements

• Skilled in microbiological techniques for bacteria and yeast
• Entrepreneurial, ethical, and detail oriented
• Excellent time management skills, effective with multitasking, capable of prioritization, and adept ability to improvise work plans while maintaining efficiency

Responsibilities

• Supervise daily operations of the microbiology lab, including scheduling, training, and performance management of staff.
• Perform environmental monitoring, sterility testing, bioburden testing, microbial identification, and other projects as needed.
• Responsible for the design and implementation of development plans to achieve defined milestones and deliver results.
• Provides technical leadership in scientific area of expertise and leading professionals and technicians to accelerate testing programs.
• Optimizes development workflows to deliver reproducible results and robust conclusions.
• Mentors research associates to assist with efforts in testing.
• Maintains and develops expertise in various laboratory testing methods and techniques, including regular development of novel methods for diverse application areas.
• Maintain and improve laboratory procedures, SOPs, and quality systems.
• Writes and reviews reports to ensure they are based on good science and able to make quality presentation to internal parties.
• As a project lead, works with interdisciplinary teams to advance technologies into commercialization phase.
• Works with external and internal R&D functions to assist with achieving project goals, as required.
• All activities according to strict safety procedures and guidelines, providing and adhering to SOPs.
• Anticipates, evaluates and implements trends and innovations in the area of expertise by collaboration with external partners, following scientific literature.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Travel of approximately 0–5%, or as needed to conferences, training sessions, or with external R&D partners.

Benefits

• This role is also eligible to earn a short-term incentive bonus and the following benefits: 401(k) plan, medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, paid time off, paid holidays and paid sick leave.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed