Supervisor, QC Microbiology – Allendale, NJ

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The Supervisor, QC Microbiology will organize, and direct staff to meet and exceed cGMP requirements, and establish KPI’s, while adhering to quality control-microbiological and technical standards. The QC Environmental Monitoring Supervisor will also provide oversight of day-to-day activities including adjustment of workflow, test performance, and quality compliance.

• Essential Functions and Responsibilities: Ensures compliance with regulatory agency requirements by enforcing a quality culture throughout the department.
• Schedules and monitors daily operation of department based on projected client demands.
• Perform microbiological and environmental monitoring data review. Compile and issue quarterly and annual Environmental monitoring trending reports.
• Conducts routine walkthroughs of the facility to ensure compliance with regulatory and quality practices.
• Approval of investigations and documentation of non-confirming events and environmental excursions.
• Recommends process improvements to achieve greater efficiency within the department and between sites.
• Author and revise Standard Operating Procedures, Work Instructions, forms and protocols to reflect current practices
• Participates in department and cross functional meetings.
• Maintains audit readiness within the department by ensuring proper training of staff, reviewing documentation, and ensuring laboratory cleanliness.
• Interacts with internal and external customers to ensure proper sampling, reporting, and resolution of questions and concerns.
• Carry out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable laws
• Other duties as assigned.
• Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in a Microbiology or relevant field
• Minimum of 5+ years of experience with environmental monitoring or within the biopharmaceutical industry or equivalent.
• Minimum of 1 year of experience in a supervisory or lead role.
• Strong knowledge of FDA and EU regulatory standards. cGMP experience required.
• Strong knowledge of microbiological test methods and philosophies.
• Strong knowledge of quality systems and ability to interpret Quality standards of implementation and review.
• Proficient with computer software with MS Office and LIMS (MODA experience preferred).