SUPERVISOR, MICROBIOLOGY

This position reports to the Manager, Microbiology and is responsible for effectively hiring, developing, coaching, counseling, managing and motivating staff. The supervisor is responsible for supervising the activities of lab technicians up through Lead Scientist levels. They are responsible for the timely and accurate completion of required testing of Environmental Monitoring (EM)/Utilities, raw materials, in-process and finished products. They assure compliance to GMP and company specifications as well as USP and EP. The supervisor identifies areas for validation and/or improvement and develops protocols for same. The supervisor keeps the manager informed of all departmental activities and product related events.

• Supervises daily activities of scientists and technicians. Assures that job activity deadlines are met on a timely basis.
• Hires and oversees the training of department personnel. Assures that steps are taken to maintain positive personnel morale and development.
• Conducts performance evaluations.
• Assures execution of monitoring and testing programs to assess the quality of raw materials, components, in-process and finished goods, environmental systems/utilities systems and effectiveness of production processes.
• Establishes goals for the timely release of product and performance of projects. Monitors performance of the group against the goals to identify and implement needed corrective action.
• Generates new/revise Standard Operating Procedures for Microbiology test procedures.
• Ensures that raw material, component, product, or monitoring results that do not meet specifications or expectations are promptly investigated. Identifies possible source and corrective action needed and evaluates the impact upon the product.
• Identifies significant adverse quality trends by preparing and analyzing summary reports. Addresses quality control test results, microbial profiles of environmental/utilities systems, and customer complaints.
• Reviews work performed by department staff for accuracy, completeness and conformance to specifications.
• Oversees training of departmental personnel in appropriate technique and related topics.
• Mentors and develops new department personnel including training in Standard Operating Procedures and training checklists.
• Assures department is equipped with functional, calibrated equipment and necessary supplies.
• Supervises investigations of non-conforming raw material, product or components and determines disposition.
• Works closely with Production, Quality Assurance, Chemistry, Maintenance, Metrology and Validation departments to ensure area environmental monitoring, product testing, PM, calibration and re-qualification schedules are met.
• Supervises qualification/requalification program for production and laboratory personnel.
• Investigates and resolves non-conforming test results by completing thorough Deviation, OOS/OOT, EE and Investigation.
• Ensures adequate evaluation of new product processes.
• Supervises validation activities for responsible area.
• May act as a Manager in the absence of the manager.
• Represents the department in cross functional teams and meetings.
• Assumes other duties and responsibilities as assigned

• B.S. in Microbiology or related Science with five (5) to ten (10) years of progressive pharmaceutical lab experience.
• Associates degree in related field with 12-15 years of progressive experience including 1-2 years of supervisory experience.
• Equivalent combined of education and experience in pharmaceutical manufacturing, related industrial or clinical experience accepted.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills are essential.