Microbiology Manager

SGS

$90K — $120K *
Pharmaceuticals & Biotech
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor of Science degree in Microbiology or equivalent experience or training
  • Up to 10 years of analytical laboratory management experience
  • Thorough knowledge of microbiology principles
  • Demonstrated expertise in one or more disciplines of analytical microbiology
  • Ability to lead, coordinate workload, and manage a department
  • Proficient in interpreting and analyzing data, troubleshooting assay and equipment issues

Responsibilities

  • Manage the quality and operations of the QC Microbiology department
  • Provide technical support to clients regarding Validation/Verification
  • Organize client meetings and assist Sales and Marketing with technical support opportunities
  • Review technical documents and proposals as needed
  • Write protocols, technical reports, and provide customer quotations for technical work
  • Investigate customer complaints on quality and respond within one business day
  • Ensure timely and effective responses to client requests regarding analytical testing

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Life insurance and employee wellness programs
  • Competitive pay with 401(k) company match and immediate vesting
  • Employee referral program and annual bonus target
  • Professional growth opportunities via training courses and tuition reimbursement
  • Work-life balance with paid time off including vacation, sick leave, holidays, and volunteer time
Full Job Description
Job Description

Responsible for the quality and operation of the QC Microbiology department in SGS Life Science Services. The incumbent must be capable of multi-tasking in order to meet the required sample, turn around time and client satisfaction.Follow Training SOP for training and training records.
  • Provide technical support to clients in relation to Validation / Verification.
  • Organize client offsite / onsite meetings as required.
  • Assist Sales and Marketing with technical support opportunities.
  • Review technical data, documents and proposals as required.
  • Write protocols, technical reports for department and provide customer with quotations for technical work.
  • In case of Customer complaints regarding quality, perform investigation and revert to customer within one business day. Inform QA Manager and Department head in writing and follow SOPs on investigation and CAPAs.
  • Ensure that all client requests for information pertaining to analytical testing are met in a timely and effective manner.
  • Provide Administrative Support with appropriate notification of any special requests regarding sample log-in, reporting, and billing activities.
  • Organize departmental or company-wide projects designed to improve the internal efficiency and overall quality of work performed at the laboratory.
  • Participate in creating and maintaining an atmosphere of teamwork throughout the laboratory.
  • Prepare and revise appropriate quality documentation pertinent to QC Microbiology Department.


Qualifications
  • Bachelor of Science degree in Microbiology or equivalent in experience or training.
  • Up to 10 years previous analytical laboratory management experience.
  • Through knowledge of microbiology principles plus demonstrated expertise in one or more disciplines of analytical microbiology required
  • Ability to lead, coordinate workload and manage a department
  • Ability to interpret and analyze data. Ability to troubleshoot assay / equipment problems as needed to minimize down time


Additional Information

Our Benefits

We care about your total well-being and will support you with the following, subject to your location and role.
  • Health: Medical, dental and vision insurance, life insurance, employee wellness programs
  • Wealth: Competitive pay, 401(k) with company match (immediate vesting upon enrollment), employee referral program, annual bonus target
  • Happiness:
    • Professional Growth: Online training courses, virtual and classroom development experiences, tuition reimbursement program
    • Work-Life Balance: Paid-time off (vacation, sick, company holidays, floating holidays, volunteer time)

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