The Microbiology Supervisor will be responsible for the successful evaluation of materials and products that meet the high-quality microbial content standards set by applicable regulatory bodies, Quality management, and BMSC customers. This position will support all Quality-related activities in the Microbiology Laboratory, as well as support the spirit of continuous improvement and manufacturing excellence.
Responsibilities and Essential Duties
- Provide guidance, leadership, and problem solving for Microbiologists and Microbiology Technicians.
- Maintain detailed and accurate records of all testing results, comments, deviations, and control information.
- Perform root cause analysis and suggest appropriate corrective actions (OOS Investigations).
- Monitor lab efficiencies and KPIs.
- Think independently while working in a team environment.
- Assist in development of special department projects and work in conjunction with other departments and Quality team members.
- Maintain proper labeling, handling, storage, use, and disposal of solutions, biohazard and hazardous waste, and microbiological cultures.
- Verify that instruments such as balances and laboratory equipment are properly maintained.
- Maintain laboratory inventory of items and PO requests in coordination with the Quality Clerk.
- Perform additional duties as assigned.