Microbiology Operations Manager / Supervisor

Job Description

• Responsible for overall operations and activities in the Microbiology Laboratory and personnel.

• Provides operational leadership and support through effective planning, execution to all tests and activities performed in the Microbiology Laboratory in a timely manner.

• Author, review and approve technical reports, protocols, forms, NCE, OOS, CAPAs, SOPs and other relevant scientific documentation related to Microbiology.

• Provides final reports to clients to ensure on time completion and delivery of test results and final reports.

• Provides training to new and existing microbiologists as necessary.

• Responsible for ensuring and maintaining compliance in Microbiology Laboratory

• Perform testing by following all required compendial test methods, protocols, SOPs and test methods as necessary to support the laboratory operations as needed and perform hands on training to microbiology staff.

• Knowledge of microbiology laboratory equipment, including the safe use and disposal of organisms and all hazardous microbiology laboratory waste.

• Provide response to customer/client requests and updates in timely manner.

• Evaluates resumes, interviews potential employees, evaluates the performance of all direct reports in microbiology laboratory by providing training, development, feedback, performance improvement and promote and/or termination as necessary.

• Tracks and trends performance issues related to Microbiology testing, documentation and execution of tasks requested by Sr. Microbiologists, Microbiologists and all Microbiology laboratory personnel.

• Oversees attendance, approves daily schedules, overtime, deliverables, vacations of direct reports and addresses any operational concerns.

• Communicate effectively and professionally across all levels of personnel.

• Supports and participates in customer and regulatory audits as necessary as department head and Microbiology SME.

• Performs all other functions as necessary by senior management.

Qualifications

Education AND Experience:

• MS or BS degree and minimum 10 years hands on experience in microbiology laboratory operations and people management.

Additional Information

Positions are full-time, working (Monday-Friday 8am-5pm), overtime as needed. Candidates currently living within commutable distance to North Brunswick Township, NJ are encouraged to apply.

Compensation: $95,000-105,000 depending on related experience and qualification.

Excellent full time benefits including

• Comprehensive medical coverage, dental, and vision options

• Life and disability insurance

• 401(k) with company match

• Paid vacation and holidays

Eurofins USA BioPharma Services is a Disabled and Veteran Equal Employment Opportunity employer.