QC Microbiology Lead

AbCellera•Vancouver, BC

2d•CA$105,600 - CA$132,000•Onsite

About The Position

We are looking for an experienced, hands-on QC Microbiology Lead - someone who wants to own a program end-to-end - from hands-on testing and troubleshooting to guiding the team around you. This is a primarily bench-based role; you will be in the lab daily, running and troubleshooting assays alongside your team rather than managing from a distance. You will bring deep technical expertise and a strong in-lab presence across microbial methods, EM programs, utilities monitoring, and contamination investigations, while also supporting broader QC functions such as stability, sample management, raw materials testing, and analytical assays.

Requirements

Deep, hands-on microbiology experience in a regulated (GMP) QC environment, and are confident in leading microbial methods, EM programs, utilities monitoring, and contamination troubleshooting
Experience mentoring or leading team members working within microbiology labs or cleanroom/controlled environments
10+ years of hands-on QC microbiology experience in a GMP setting
Bachelor’s degree in Microbiology or a related life sciences field
Clear communication, collaboration, and calm, structured decision-making under pressure
Strong ownership, accountability, and a solutions-focused mindset when supporting analysts or resolving micro-related issues
Organized, detail-oriented, and committed to inspection readiness and data integrity
Thrive in an environment requiring in-lab leadership, cross-functional coordination, and prioritization of operational needs

Nice To Haves

Experience with stability programs, sample management workflows, and raw materials testing coordination

Responsibilities

Providing daily in-lab mentorship to the QC team, fostering strong technique, aseptic practices, and microbiological best practices
Leading all Microbiology operations, including bioburden, endotoxin, microbial ID, growth promotion, EM sampling, water testing, and trending
Troubleshooting microbiological assays, contamination events, and EM deviations, ensuring timely and compliant resolution
Ensuring microbiology labs and adjacent QC spaces remain inspection-ready, including GMP housekeeping and equipment readiness
Reviewing micro data packages, protocols, reports, and testing documentation for accuracy and adherence to ALCOA++ principles
Collaborating with Analytical Development, Quality Assurance, Materials, and Manufacturing teammates to ensure smooth operational flow and timely release/testing