Manager, QC Microbiology

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The Manager QC Microbiology is managing a QC microbiology team and overseeing the daily lab activities related to in-process final release and stability testing of cell therapy drug product. Develop and execute a work plan for the team ensuring safety quality and performance targets are achieved. Track trend and report key performance metrics.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct management of the QC microbiology team and oversee the daily lab activities related to EM in-process final release testing of cell therapy drug product. through on the floor presence.
• Develop and execute a work plan for the team ensuring safety quality and performance targets are achieved. Track trend and report key performance metrics.
• Perform QC data review ensuring results are compliant with specifications and regulations.
• Review and approve (test methods procedures and) laboratory records in alignment with company policies and procedures.
• Own and evaluate investigations deviations and CAPAs.
• Hire coach mentor and develop team members to support the business operations and employee career development. Resolve personnel conflicts in the workspace.
• Lead team meetings and support cross functional operational meetings. Act as a point of contact for all work in the assigned area and ensures appropriate shift handover.
• Communicate effectively including escalations and cascades of critical information to ensure effective business operations.
• Provide performance evaluations and support development of direct reports (team members)
• Ensure employees are properly trained and qualified to perform assigned tasks.
• Identify and mitigate risks in QC lab that could negatively impact the lab operations safety compliance.
• Promote RFT culture and drive continuous improvement initiatives through staff engagement.
• Provide leadership support during troubleshooting of assay performance and equipment as it relates to ensure product quality and compliance.
• Ensure laboratory is in state of inspection readiness at all times. May support internal and external inspections.
• May Apply technical & operational knowledge to perform troubleshooting and problem solving for non-routine & complex operational issues.
• Perform other tasks as required to support the QC laboratories.
• The Manager QC Microbiology will report into QC Microbiology Management

Specific Knowledge Skills Abilities:

• Ability to accurately and completely understand follow interpret and apply global regulatory and cGMP requirements.
• Strong leadership coordination and communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a high-paced team environment meet deadlines and prioritize work from multiple activities.
• Advanced problem-solving ability/ mentality technically adept logical and detail oriented.
• Strong mentoring/ coaching influencing negotiating and personnel interaction skills.
• Ability to apply Lean Six Sigma and Risk Management concepts and tools preferred.

Education/Experience/ Licenses/Certifications:

• Bachelors degree or equivalent required preferably in science. Advanced Degree preferred.
• 6 -8 years of relevant laboratory work experience preferably in a regulated environment. An equivalent combination of education and experience may substitute.
  • 0-2 years of leadership experience preferred
  • Preferred Experience with various bioanalytical techniques (cell based assays ELISA qPCR flow cytometry) and associated equipment preferred.
  • Working knowledge of quality management systems
  • Working knowledge and implementation of data integrity principles preferred
  • Knowledge of LIMS ELN and laboratory data analysis systems preferred.

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