Microbiology Manager

SGS

$95K — $115K *
Pharmaceuticals & Biotech
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor of Science degree in Microbiology or similar experience/training
  • Up to 10 years of analytical laboratory management experience
  • Thorough knowledge of microbiology principles
  • Demonstrated expertise in analytical microbiology disciplines
  • Strong leadership and departmental management abilities
  • Proficient in data interpretation and analysis
  • Skilled in troubleshooting assay/equipment issues

Responsibilities

  • Oversee the quality and operation of the QC Microbiology department
  • Provide technical support for Validation/Verification to clients
  • Organize client meetings both onsite and offsite as needed
  • Assist Sales and Marketing with technical inquiries
  • Review technical documents and proposals as necessary
  • Write protocols and technical reports, and provide quotations for technical work
  • Investigate customer complaints and report findings promptly to management
  • Ensure timely responses to client inquiries regarding analytical testing
  • Support administrative tasks including sample log-in and billing activities
  • Lead departmental projects to enhance internal efficiency and quality
  • Foster a collaborative team environment within the laboratory
  • Maintain quality documentation for the QC Microbiology Department

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance, life insurance, and wellness programs
  • Competitive pay and 401(k) with company match and immediate vesting
  • Employee referral program and annual bonus opportunities
  • Access to online training courses and tuition reimbursement
  • Generous paid time off for 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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