Supervisor, QC Microbiology Position Available In Hillsborough, New Hampshire

Supervisor, QC Microbiology PCI Pharma Services United States, Hampshire, Bedford 23 Commerce Drive (Show on map) Jun 11, 2025 Life changing therapies. Global impact. Bridge to thousands of biopharma companies and their patients. We are PCI. Our investment is in People who make an impact, drive progress and create a better tomorrow. Our strategy includes building teams across our global network to pioneer and shape the future of PCI. Responsible for the day-to-day operations of the QC Microbiology laboratory which include overseeing the environmental monitoring of classified spaces and the routine testing of the USP controlled utility systems and applicable microbiological assays of in-process samples and finished product. Ensure the timely testing and release of all samples. Relies on previous experience, analytical skill, and knowledge to make judgments to accomplish goals.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform eachessential duty satisfactorily. The essential duties and responsibilities include the following but other duties may be assigned. Supervise lab personnel and provide oversight for personnel work schedules.
Mentor and develop staff to meet technical and business needs.
Perform trending and data analysis with appropriate statistical evaluation of environmentalmonitoring and water/clean steam data for NH PCI facility sites and write quarterly reports summarizing these data.
Perform and document investigations into Environmental Monitoring excursions and incidentswhich occur during aseptic filling and routine monitoring.
Perform risk assessments and investigations with effective CAPAs.
Work with and provide input to Operations and Facilities groups to maintain the sterility or asepticnature of processes.
Performs initial identification of microbial contaminants and/or isolates.
Oversee and perform as necessary endotoxin, bioburden, growth promotion of media,environmental monitoring, and critical utilities collection and testing.
Coordinate and support validation, calibration, and maintenance of microbiological equipment and instrumentation.
Maintain positive relationship and network effectively across sites, organizations, and clients.
Ensure cGMP compliance of all activities performed and on time delivery of quality results.
Write and review standard operating procedures and coordinate method development and validation of microbiological methods.
Work and guide personnel to assure test results, procedures, and methods are written, maintained, executed, and approved in accordance with regulatory guidance.

Special Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee tosuccessfully perform the essential functions of this job. The employee must be physically capable to perform the dutieslisted below with or without reasonable accommodations which may be made to enable individuals with disabilities toperform the essential functions. Self-motivated with a drive for excellence; able to inspire and motivate staff
Positive attitude and strong interpersonal skills
Honesty, integrity, respect and courtesy with all colleagues
Able to work in a highly complex environment with competing demands and priorities
Able to deal with ambiguity
Excellent organizational skills
Strong oral and written communication skills
Proficient in statistical and data analysis
Ability to multi-task
In-depth knowledge of US, EU and other international regulations and guideline associated with environmental monitoring programs

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employeeencounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enableindividuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Must be able to work at all NH PCI sites inclusive of remote locations
Ability to gown and work in an ISO environment
Able to lift to 20 lbs.
May occasionally support off shift activities.
Manages and develops subordinate staff
Assigns responsibilities and duties within the group
Provides constructive feedback to team and authors performance reviews within corporate timelines