Supervisor, Micro Quality

Bausch + Lomb • US-FL-Tampa (Warehouse), FL

8d • Onsite

About The Position

The Supervisor, Micro Quality manages the Microbiology Laboratory’s product and raw-material testing, environmental monitoring, critical-systems sampling, and related activities in accordance with established specifications and applicable regulatory requirements. The role supervises technical staff performing routine and project-related microbiological testing and provides microbiological expertise and guidance to the site. It works with Manufacturing and other departments to solve and prevent production-related problems.

The supervisor plans laboratory testing around manufacturing and project needs, ensures personnel are trained and qualified, and supports staff coaching, performance evaluation, and career development. The position oversees investigations, excursions, validation work, procedures, protocols, laboratory supplies and equipment, data release, reporting, and audit representation. It also supports site metrics and continuous improvement efforts intended to reduce errors and costs, strengthen compliance, shorten timelines, and improve efficiency.

This position is based onsite in Tampa, Florida. It requires full-time onsite work, with overtime and weekends when necessary to meet department or site objectives. Applicants must be authorized to work for any U.S. employer; visa sponsorship is not available.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Microbiology, Biology, or a related life science.
• Experience in an aseptic manufacturing facility.
• At least 7 years of relevant laboratory work experience, including at least 3 years in a supervisory role.
• Strong leadership, time-management, planning, and organizational skills.
• Thorough knowledge of pharmaceutical compounding, filling (aseptic and non-sterile operations), and packaging processes, and applicable regulations such as FDA, ISO, and MHRA requirements.
• Training in aseptic processing and investigation skills.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Advanced knowledge of microbiological testing and monitoring techniques and skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively with direct reports, peers, and management.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work full-time onsite, including overtime and weekends if necessary to meet department or site objectives.
• Ability to lift and/or carry 25 pounds.
• Ability to achieve 20/20 correctable vision.
• Ability to maintain proper personal hygiene and wear laboratory PPE/attire.
• Ability to gown aseptically and work in a controlled environment for extended periods, without makeup, jewelry, or fingernail polish.
• Authorization to work for any employer in the United States; visa sponsorship is not available.

Responsibilities

• Manage and schedule day-to-day laboratory testing based on Manufacturing and special project needs.
• Coordinate with Manufacturing and other departments to solve and prevent production delays.
• Ensure personnel are trained and qualified for assigned tasks; coach employees, conduct performance evaluations, and support career development.
• Communicate site and department objectives and help ensure they are met.
• Work with the Manager to escalate non-conformances and issues affecting the laboratory, manufacturing, projects, timelines, or deliverables.
• Draft and/or approve validation protocols and reports, as well as procedures and protocols for improvement, clarity, or correction.
• Oversee equipment and supply inventory to prevent shortages that could affect Manufacturing or other departments.
• Prepare, participate in, and approve investigations; support projects and validation activities and meet due dates.
• Oversee visual inspection of media-fill units for turbidity or microbial contamination.
• Ensure excursions are reported promptly, investigated within due dates, and addressed with effective corrective and preventive actions (CAPAs) and follow-up implementation.
• Coordinate microbiology data-release activities, including compilation, review, and data entry.
• Identify team challenges affecting site and corporate metrics and implement changes to reduce errors and improve results.
• Prepare and present microbiological data trends for periodic reports and site-management presentations.
• Represent the Microbiology Department during audits.
• Work effectively with peers and managers in the Microbiology Department and other departments.
• Prepare and report site metrics daily, weekly, monthly, yearly, and on an ad hoc basis.
• Implement continuous-improvement initiatives to reduce costs, increase compliance and efficiency, and shorten timelines.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager