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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