QC Microbiology Manager

AbCellera•Vancouver, BC

2d•CA$105,600 - CA$132,000

About The Position

We are looking for a highly skilled QC Microbiology Manager to lead day-to-day QC laboratory operations with a primary focus on Microbiology. You will provide strong in-lab presence, deep technical mentorship, and troubleshooting expertise across microbial methods, EM programs, utilities monitoring, and contamination investigations. In addition to your microbiology leadership, you will support 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

Responsibilities

Serving as the QC Microbiology SME for key strategic decisions related to microbiology, including contamination control, microbiological method strategy, environmental monitoring, utilities monitoring, facility readiness, and risk-based testing approaches.
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
Providing daily in-lab mentorship to the QC team, fostering strong technique, aseptic practices, and microbiological best practices
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