Microbiologist Supervisor
Microbiologist Supervisor
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Job Description
At Alcon we are driven by the meaningful work we do to help people see brilliantly. We innovate ambitiously champion progress and act with speed as the global leader in eye care. Here youll be recognized for your dedication and contributions and see your career like never before. Together we go above and beyond to make an impact in the lives of our patients and customers.
We foster an inclusive culture and are looking for diverse hardworking people to join Alcon! As a Microbiologist Supervisor supporting quality you will be responsible for developing the microbiological direction for the facility and implementing current microbiology lab test methodologies and practices to support product environment and utility testing to ensure products are tested following established methods and in compliance with applicable regulatory and corporate requirements in Huntington WV.
In this role a typical day will include:
Providing overall facility mentorship on developments trends and observed issues related to microbiology analysis
Supporting the lab manager in projects and daytoday micro lab management
Being responsible for leading site environment controls
Assisting the laboratory manager in supporting audit readiness activities and directly contacting internal and external auditors as an SME
Introducing new systems processes and products aligned with applicable requirements
Crafting and leading laboratory process improvement projects and validations
Staying up to date on current and future microbiology technical and regulatory trends and developments and ensuring lab operations are updated to reflect the same trends and development and maintained in a validated state
Being a key contributor and driver for performing investigations relating to environmental and product microbiological outofspecification results and driving the identification of root causes and implementation of agreed corrective and preventative actions (CAPAs)
Ensuring that all microbiology testing and operational procedures carry out current regulatory industry requirements and corporate standards
Interpreting microbiology results resolving technical and/or operational problems and providing technical advice and support to other departments within the facility
Engaging in the training and mentoring of laboratory associates to develop and increase the level of expertise within the laboratory
Demonstrating a proactive approach toward identifying issues that may impact the quality of product through tracking and trending of data considering all appropriate sources of quality data
Providing work direction/supervision for direct reports (if any) participating in the hiring process producing performance evaluations and supporting the career and professional development of the microbiology team
Providing technical solutions to a wide range of difficult problems with solutions being imaginative detailed practicable and consistent with organizational objectives
WHAT YOULL BRING TO ALCON:
Bachelors Degree or Equivalent years of directly related experience (or high school 10 yrs; Assoc.16yrs; M.S.0 yrs)
The ability to fluently read write understand and communicate in English
2 Years of Relevant Experience
1 Year of Demonstrated Leadership
Sponsorship & Relocation: Not Available
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS/SKILLS/EXPERIENCE:
Having a degree in microbiology or other related technical field
Experience in a sterile medical device manufacturing company or pharmaceutical environment
Having a complete understanding and wide application of technical principles theories and concepts in the field of microbiology
Having strong troubleshooting skills being able to work in dynamic crossfunctional teams and working under only general direction
HOW TO THRIVE AT ALCON:
Collaborate with teammates to share standard processes and learnings as work evolves!
See your career like never before with focused growth and development opportunities!
Join Alcons mission to provide outstanding innovative products and solutions to improve sight improve lives and grow your career!
Alcon provides a robust benefits package including health life retirement flexible time off for exempt associates PTO for hourly associates and much more!
Alcon Careers:
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Alcon is an Equal Opportunity Employer and participates in EVerify. Alcon takes pride in maintaining a diverse environment and our policies are not to discriminate in recruitment hiring training promotion or other employment practices for reasons of race color religion gender national origin age sexual orientation gender identity marital or veteran status disability or any other legally protected status. Alcon is also committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If because of a medical condition or disability you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process or in order to perform the essential functions of a position please send an email to and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.
Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Full-Time
