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Qc microbiology manager

Canada, Vancouver Employment contract 105600.00 - 132000.00 CAD / Year · Job Posted June 09, 2026
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We are a clinical-stage biotechnology company focused on discovering and developing antibody-based medicines in the areas of endocrinology, women’s health, immunology, and oncology. We have built a platform for advancing antibody drug programs from target to clinic, and we are using it to build our internal pipeline. Today, our pipeline includes two drug candidates in clinical development, two preclinical development candidates (DCs) in Investigational New Drug (IND)-enabling activities, and more than 20 active discovery programs across multiple modalities and indications.

Job Responsibility

  • Serving as the QC Microbiology SME for key strategic decisions related to microbiology, including contamination control, microbiological method strategy, environmental monitoring, utilities monitoring, facility readiness, and risk-based testing approaches
  • Leading all Microbiology operations, including bioburden, endotoxin, microbial ID, growth promotion, EM sampling, water testing, and trending
  • Troubleshooting microbiological assays, contamination events, and EM deviations, ensuring timely and compliant resolution
  • Providing daily in-lab mentorship to the QC team, fostering strong technique, aseptic practices, and microbiological best practices
  • Ensuring microbiology labs and adjacent QC spaces remain inspection-ready, including GMP housekeeping and equipment readiness
  • Reviewing micro data packages, protocols, reports, and testing documentation for accuracy and adherence to ALCOA++ principles
  • Collaborating with Analytical Development, Quality Assurance, Materials, and Manufacturing teammates to ensure smooth operational flow and timely release/testing

Requirements

  • Deep, hands-on Microbiology experience in a regulated (GMP) QC environment
  • experience mentoring or leading team members working within microbiology labs or cleanroom/controlled environments
  • 10+ years of hands-on QC microbiology experience in a GMP setting
  • Bachelor’s degree in Microbiology or a related life sciences field
  • clear communication and collaboration
  • calm, structured decision-making under pressure
  • strong ownership, accountability, and solutions-focused mindset
  • organized, detail-oriented, committed to inspection readiness and data integrity
  • ability to thrive in an environment requiring in-lab leadership, cross-functional coordination, and prioritization of operational needs

What we offer

  • equity
  • annual bonus dependent on team and company performance
  • 6% (non-match) RRSP contribution
  • CAD $1,500 annual Active Lifestyle Allowance
  • annual vacation
  • professional development opportunities
  • comprehensive health benefits
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