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Interim Microbiology Manager
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A Clinical Laboratory Manager manages laboratory research and procedures for numerous fields such as health, industry, or other natural sciences. Commonly oversees R&D, diagnostic or treatment to allow patients to receive better health outcomes. Responsible for regulatory, health and safety operations during laboratory activities.
$112,961 / year median in New Mexico
+12% projected growth
Job Description
Interim Microbiology Manager Location:
Albuquerque, NM Job Type:
Long-Term Contract (2-3 Months with Possible Extension)Pay:
Up to $76.00/hourSchedule:
Full-Time | 100% Onsite Lead a Critical GMP Microbiology Operation Our client is seeking an experienced Interim Microbiology Manager to provide immediate leadership for a GMP microbiology laboratory supporting a sterile drug product manufacturing facility in Albuquerque, New Mexico. This is an excellent opportunity for a seasoned microbiology leader who can step into a fast-paced environment, ensure regulatory compliance, and drive laboratory operations while supporting the search for a permanent manager. Key Responsibilities- Lead the day-to-day operations of the GMP microbiology laboratory and supervise laboratory personnel.
- Oversee environmental monitoring (EM) programs for sterile manufacturing areas.
- Ensure timely execution and review of bioburden, endotoxin, and sterility testing.
- Manage laboratory workload, staffing, testing priorities, and turnaround times.
- Review and support deviations, OOS investigations, CAPAs, change controls, and root cause investigations.
- Ensure compliance with cGMP, Good Documentation Practices (GDP), data integrity requirements, and company procedures.
- Support internal and regulatory inspections while maintaining inspection readiness.
- Partner closely with Quality, Manufacturing, Validation, and Engineering teams.
- Identify compliance or operational gaps and implement effective corrective actions.
- Ensure laboratory analysts are fully trained and qualified to perform assigned testing. Required Qualifications
- 10+ years of pharmaceutical microbiology experience.
- 5+ years of leadership or laboratory management experience.
- Strong experience managing a GMP microbiology laboratory.
- Hands-on experience in sterile/aseptic pharmaceutical manufacturing.
Extensive knowledge of:
Environmental Monitoring (EM) Bioburden Testing Endotoxin Testing Sterility Testing Aseptic Processing Contamination Control EU GMP Annex 1 Experience with:- Deviations
- OOS Investigations
- CAPAs
- Change Controls