Supervisor, Microbiology

Company Description

SGS is the global leader and innovator in inspection, verification, testing and certification services. Founded in 1878, SGS is recognized as the global benchmark in quality and integrity. With over 97,000 employees in 130 countries and operating a network of more than 2,400 offices and laboratories, we provide services to almost every industry by assuring quality and safety of products and services.

Trusted all over the world, SGS is a market leader because we put 100% passion, pride and innovation into everything we do. We encourage new ideas. We welcome people who challenge the way we do things. And we will be 100% committed to helping you reach your full potential.

Job Description

The Supervisor, Microbiology will assist in directing the efforts of the staff and overseeing departmental activities. The Supervisor, Microbiology plays an important leadership role in the department by structuring and coordinating staff testing activities, playing a role in the hiring and training of new staff members, participating in the review and approval process of SOPs and protocols, and managing special projects requested by clients or initiated to improve the overall efficiency of the laboratories. Overall, the Supervisor's role presents the employee with an opportunity for professional growth and development both in terms of technical expertise and managerial skills.

• Organize the efforts of department staff in all areas related to testing (equipment maintenance and calibration, test preparation, test conduct, data review, and reporting)
• Conduct department meetings and initiate group training or sub-department meetings
• Monitor the status of the laboratory with a focus on quality and turnaround time
• Structure the training of incoming microbiologists and laboratory technicians
• Assure prompt and complete investigation for all out-of-specification results or unusual occurrences
• Coordinate activities of the Team Leaders to provide good use of resources and communication throughout the department
• Provide staff members with a periodic review of their work, outlining strengths, and weaknesses, and setting goals
• Participate in management review meetings
• Be capable of assuming study director responsibilities for all routine testing as well as certain advanced or specialized studies as requested by clients
• Duties may include test scheduling, test preparation, proper application of test method(s), data collection, data review, and approval of the final report of analysis
• Maintain thorough knowledge and understanding of all SOPs pertaining to microbiology/sterility assurance
• Maintain thorough knowledge and understanding of GMP/GLP/ISO requirements as these pertain to work performed in the land and ensure implementation within the department
• Maintain thorough knowledge and understanding of regulatory requirements pertaining to microbiology and sterility assurance testing
• Play a lead role in the review and approval of appropriate department SOPs, protocols, and data forms Ensure equipment maintenance and calibration performed within the department meets the calibration/maintenance schedule
• Ensure that all client requests pertaining to the conduct of a given test are met in a timely and ultimately effective manner
• Ensure that routine testing submitted by clients is completed within established parameters governing turnaround time, quality specifications, etc

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Microbiology, Biological science, or a similar discipline
• 5+ years of experience in the field of biosciences
• 1+ years of supervisory experience in a Team Lead capacity
• Advanced knowledge of and familiarity with current microbiological and sterility assurance test methods pertaining to medical devices and pharmaceuticals, and regulatory requirements
• Thorough knowledge of the industry and regulatory standards

Additional Information

SGS is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and as such we recruit, hire, train, and promote persons in all job classifications without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetics, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristics protected by law.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodations. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required.

This job description should not be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements, but a general description of the job. Nothing contained herein restricts the company’s rights to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

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