Supervisor, QC Microbiology

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 Responsible for the day-to-day operations of the QC Microbiology laboratory which include overseeing the environmental monitoring of classified spaces and the routine testing of the USP controlled utility systems and applicable microbiological assays of in-process samples and finished product. Ensure the timely testing and release of all samples. Relies on previous experience, analytical skill, and knowledge to make judgments to accomplish goals. 

 Essential Duties and Responsibilities: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The essential duties and responsibilities include the following but other duties may be 

assigned. 

• Supervise lab personnel and provide oversight for personnel work schedules. 
• Mentor and develop staff to meet technical and business needs. 
• Perform trending and data analysis with appropriate statistical evaluation of environmental monitoring and water/clean steam data for NH PCI facility sites and write quarterly reports  summarizing these data. 
• Perform and document investigations into Environmental Monitoring excursions and incidents 
• which occur during aseptic filling and routine monitoring. 
• Perform risk assessments and investigations with effective CAPAs. 
• Work with and provide input to Operations and Facilities groups to maintain the sterility or aseptic nature of processes. 
• Performs initial identification of microbial contaminants and/or isolates. 
• Oversee and perform as necessary endotoxin, bioburden, growth promotion of media, environmental monitoring, and critical utilities collection and testing. 
• Coordinate and support validation, calibration, and maintenance of microbiology laboratory equipment and instrumentation. 
• Maintain positive relationship and network effectively across sites, organizations, and clients. 
• Ensure cGMP compliance of all activities performed and on time delivery of quality results. 
• Write and review standard operating procedures and coordinate method development and validation of microbiological methods. 
• Work and guide personnel to assure test results, procedures, and methods are written, maintained, executed, and approved in accordance with regulatory guidance. 

Special Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. The employee must be physically capable to perform the duties listed below with or without reasonable accommodations which may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

• Self-motivated with a drive for excellence; able to inspire and motivate staff 
• Positive attitude and strong interpersonal skills 
• Honesty, integrity, respect and courtesy with all colleagues  
• Able to work in a highly complex environment with competing demands and priorities 
• Able to deal with ambiguity 
• Excellent organizational skills 
• Strong oral and written communication skills 
• Proficient in statistical and data analysis 
• Ability to multi-task 
• In-depth knowledge of US, EU and other international regulations and guideline associated with environmental monitoring programs 

Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable

individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

• Must be able to work at all NH PCI sites inclusive of remote locations 
• Ability to gown and work in an ISO environment 
• Able to lift to 20 lbs. 
• May occasionally support off shift activities. 
• Manages and develops subordinate staff  
• Assigns responsibilities and duties within the group 
• Provides constructive feedback to team and authors performance reviews within corporate 
• timelines 
• Travel <10%.  Travel generally consists of routine daily movement between buildings. 

Qualifications:

• Master's Degree in Microbiology, biology or similar life science preferred with at least 3-5 years’ experience in Pharma or Biotechnology Quality Control cGMP 
• Alternatively, a BS Degree in Microbiology, biology or similar life science with greater than 5 years of intensive experience may be considered 
• Minimum of 1-3 years demonstrated leadership experience within GMP QC Microbiology 
• Previous experience in aseptic manufacturing highly preferred 

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