Resilience

Quality Control Supervisor, Microbiology

Resilience$70K — $107K *
Pharmaceuticals & Biotech
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of progressive QC Microbiology experience, including 1-2 years in a supervisory role within a GMP environment.
  • Advanced knowledge of QC Microbiology operations including environmental monitoring and sterility testing.
  • Demonstrated experience managing GMP laboratory operations including documentation control and equipment qualification.
  • Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

  • Supervise daily activities of QC Microbiology Analysts including scheduling and performance oversight.
  • Oversee accurate and timely execution of all QC Microbiology testing and documentation.
  • Ensure laboratory operations comply with cGMPs, SOPs, and safety standards.
  • Manage equipment and reagent resources to maintain uninterrupted testing operations.
  • Approve records, deviations, and change controls in a timely manner.
  • Author and review SOPs and training modules for compliance.
  • Provide technical guidance and coaching to team members.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health and wellness benefits.
  • Career development and training opportunities.
  • Participation in regulatory inspections and client audits.
  • A work environment emphasizing safety and compliance.
Full Job Description

The Supervisor, QC Microbiology reports to the Manager, QC Microbiology.This position provides day-to-day supervisory oversight of the QC Microbiology team, ensuring all testing, environmental monitoring, and documentation activities are completed in compliance with cGMP requirements, schedules, and quality standards. The Supervisor combines direct supervisory responsibilities with hands-on technicalexpertise.

Job Responsibilities

Core Responsibilities

  • Supervise day-to-day activities of QC Microbiology Analysts including scheduling, workloadassignment, and performance oversight.

  • Identifystaffing gaps and escalate resource needs to the Manager.

  • Oversee theaccurateandtimelyexecution of all QC Microbiology testing including LAL/Endotoxin, Bioburden, Sterility, Biological Indicator testing, Microbial Identification, and Environmental Monitoring.

  • Ensure laboratory operations are conducted in compliance withcGMPs, SOPs, and safety standards at all times.

  • Manage equipment and reagent resources to ensure uninterrupted testing operations.

  • Manage equipment qualification, calibration, and maintenance schedules.

Quality Systems & Documentation

  • Approve records and data asrequiredper current procedures.

  • Oversee and approve deviation investigations, OOS investigations, CAPAs, and Change Controlsin a timely manner.

  • Author and review SOPs, Test Methods, and training modules.

  • Oversee EM trending programs and approve reports per schedule.

  • Manage risk-based assessments and justifications for classified area qualifications.

  • Support regulatory inspections and client audits.

Training & Development

  • Providetechnical guidance, coaching, and performance feedback to direct reports.

  • Support onboarding and training of new team members in GMP practices and laboratory procedures.

  • Act asa certifiedOJT trainer for assigned equipment and process tasks.

  • Ensure team membersacquireandmaintainall required qualifications and certifications for the assigned work area.

MinimumQualifications

  • Advanced knowledge of QC Microbiology operations including environmental monitoring, sterility testing, endotoxin testing, and microbial identification.

  • Demonstrated supervisory experience including scheduling, performance oversight, and development of direct reports.

  • Demonstrated experience managing GMP laboratory operations including documentation control, equipment qualification, and deviation management.

  • In-depth knowledge of cGMP requirements and compendial standards applicable to sterile manufacturing.

  • Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.

  • Ability to manage multiple priorities and maketimelydecisions in a fast-paced environment.

  • Must have the ability to effectively understand, read, write, communicate, and follow instructions in the English language.

PreferredQualifications

  • Bachelor's degree or higher in Microbiology, Life Sciences, or a related scientific discipline.

  • 5+ years of progressive QC Microbiology experience, including at least 1-2 years in a supervisory or lead capacity within a GMP-regulated biopharmaceutical or pharmaceutical environment.

  • Experience with industry-specific computerized applications (e.g., Veeva, Novatek, SAP).

  • Experience with method validation and technology transfer.

  • Knowledge of US and international GMPs including Health Canada, FDA, and EMA/EU Annex 1 requirements and compendial standards (USP, EP).

  • Experience supporting regulatory inspections (e.g., Health Canada, FDA).

Physical & Work Environment

  • Work may involve extended hours, including evenings and weekends, depending on project deadlines and operational needs.

  • Physical demands may include standing for extended periods, ability tolift upto10lbsrelated to environmentalmonitoring, andworking in cleanroom environments withappropriate gowningrequirements.

  • Pre-employment medical and medical re-examination: inclusive of eye examinations and color blindness tests, performed every 2 years or as per RESILIENCE's SOPs.

  • This position requires vaccination for Hepatitis A and B

About Resilience

Resilience is a biotechnology company that develops and commercializes therapies for patients with rare diseases. The company's lead product candidate, RSLV-132, is a treatment for congenital adrenal hyperplasia, a rare genetic disorder that affects the adrenal glands. Resilience was founded in 2020 by a group of biotech industry veterans, including Rahul Singhvi, Kathryn Phillips, and Juan Harrison. The company has raised over $800 million in funding from investors such as ARCH Venture Partners and 8VC.
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