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Manager, Quality Control Microbiology

United States, Holly Springs 122421.00 - 142851.00 USD / Year · Job Posted January 24, 2026
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Job Description

Manage the Sampling and Testing teams within the Quality Control Microbiology laboratory. This role oversees routine environmental monitoring, clean utilities' monitoring, and routine microbiological testing to support drug substance manufacturing.

Job Responsibility

  • Directly supervise Microbiology staff supporting routine Environmental monitoring and utilities monitoring sampling and testing, and production in-process and final drug substance testing
  • Manage the training program for sampling and testing team
  • Assist with planning, scheduling, and lead execution of EMPQ and Clean Utilities qualification activities to support facilities changes
  • Assist the Environmental Monitoring and Utilities Monitoring program owner with sampling scheduling, coordinating activities with manufacturing operations, reviewing and interpreting data, and writing trend reports
  • Act as Subject Matter Expert for method families and testing platforms used in the microbiology department
  • Work cross-functionally with Manufacturing, Analytical Sciences, Facilities & Engineering, and Quality teams to align processes with business needs
  • Author, revise, and review documents and reports including but not limited to: SOPs, safety assessments, trend reports, qualification/validation summary reports, microorganism assessments, and technical reports
  • Represent the microbiology department during agency inspections and internal audits
  • Work closely with the global Quality Control organization to drive standardization of testing processes and procedures
  • Own, manage, and participate in deviations, CAPAs, and cross functional investigations
  • Lead process improvement projects that may be local or global in scope
  • Support routine activities over the weekends and public holidays as required

Requirements

  • High school diploma / GED and 12 years of Quality or Aseptic Manufacturing experience
  • Associate’s degree and 10 years of Quality or Aseptic Manufacturing experience
  • Bachelor’s degree and 5 years of Quality or Aseptic Manufacturing experience
  • Master’s degree and 3 years of Quality or Aseptic Manufacturing experience
  • Doctorate degree
  • Experience directly managing people and/or leadership experience leading teams, projects, programs, or directing the allocation of resources

Nice to have

  • Experience working in a GMP pharmaceutical production facility with classified areas and applicable gowning requirements
  • Degree in Microbiology, Biology, Biochemistry, or related scientific field
  • Experience with environmental monitoring and clean utilities monitoring, including execution of EMPQ and trending of EM/utilities data
  • Experience with microbiological quality control testing, including but not limited to: Endotoxin, Bioburden, Microbial Identification, TOC
  • Experience with equipment validation
  • Solid understanding of aseptic technique
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills, including technical writing and technical presentations
  • Able to flexibly work independently, as a project owner, collaboratively on group tasks, and as a trainer

What we offer

  • Competitive and comprehensive Total Rewards Plans
  • Competitive benefits
  • Collaborative culture
  • Support for professional and personal growth and well-being

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