Quality Control, Microbiology Supervisor

Agilent Diagnostics & Genomics Solutions; Saskatchewan; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 142,000; Full time

Job summary

Agilent is seeking a Quality Control Microbiology Supervisor for their biomanufacturing facility in Charlottetown, PEI. This permanent, full-time role involves overseeing microbiology processes, ensuring compliance with various guidelines, and leading a team to maintain high standards in a GMP environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years relevant work experience in GMP or GLP environment.
• 7+ years in Microbiology experience or related life sciences.
• Previous supervision of junior staff required.

Responsibilities

• Provide guidance and oversight to QC microbiology staff.
• Administer the environmental monitoring program effectively.
• Ensure compliance with training procedures for team members.

Skills

Microbiological techniques

Technical writing

Leadership

Communication

Education

Bachelor of Science in Microbiology

Master of Science or PhD (asset)

Job description

Job Description

Agilent Technologies is excited to announce the formation of the Advanced Manufacturing Partnerships Division (AMPD), which brings together the Nucleic Acid Solutions Division (NASD) and BIOVECTRA Inc., A part of Agilent. This new division aims to align advanced manufacturing capabilities, expertise, and resources to foster greater innovation and operational excellence.

As part of AMPD, you will have the opportunity to work with cutting-edge technologies and collaborate with a team of dedicated professionals committed to making a significant impact in the industry. Join us in our mission to revolutionize advanced manufacturing and contribute to the success of NASD and BIOVECTRA.

At BIOVECTRA, we’re passionate about advancing science and improving lives. As a leading manufacturer of active pharmaceutical ingredients and biochemical reagents, we pride ourselves on making a meaningful impact in the health and safety of our employees, our community, and our planet. We're looking for a proactive and visionary Supervisor of Quality Control at our biomanufacturing facility located in Prince Edward Island to join our team and lead the way in cultivating a safe, sustainable, and compliant work environment.

BIOVECTRA Inc. is a leading bio-science business with locations in Prince Edward Island and Nova Scotia, focused on contract manufacturing and product development of active pharmaceutical ingredients, pharmaceutical intermediates, and bioreagents.

We have an immediate need for a Quality Control Microbiology Supervisor, in our Biomanufacturing Center. This is a newly created, permanent, full-time position and will be an onsite role located in Charlottetown, PEI.

Key Responsibilities

1. Providing guidance and oversight to direct or indirect reports including QC microbiology and environmental monitoring staff. Responsible for human resources services for direct or indirect reports; including pay, attendance management, and employee performance management.
2. Administering the environmental monitoring program throughout the facility encompassing the compliance of the program, the functionality of the equipment and conduct of the personnel.
3. Ensuring that the training of all members of the microbiology and environmental monitoring programs are up to date and the procedures they follow are compliant.
4. Taking a lead role in designing, outlining and executing investigation plans and the execution of any associated work to determine root causes including identifying contaminants and environmental isolates associated with quality events (non-conformances, CAPAs, etc.)
5. Designing and reviewing the validation and verification of microbiology methods and periodically reviewing departmental and interdepartmental SOPs to ensure compliance with current guidelines including but not limited to USP, ICH, FDA, Health Canada, ISPE and Ph. Eur.
6. Acting as the Biosafety officer for the BSL2 microbiology and lab in the facility and ensure compliance with PHAC guidelines if required.
7. Providing information and presentations on the environmental monitoring program and microbiological lab activities to internal stakeholders and our clients.
8. Reviewing QC records and data for completeness, correctness and compliance with GMP.
9. Providing training and support for instrumental and bench techniques for the microbiology lab.
10. Maintaining accurate, real-time records of all laboratory activities and ensuring all team members are maintaining accurate, up-to-date, compliant records.

Qualifications

KEY POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor of Science degree in Microbiology or related discipline.
• Master of Science or PhD is considered an asset.
• 5+ years of relevant work experience in a GMP or GLP environment.
• 7+ years of Microbiology experience or related experience in a life sciences field; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Previous supervision and mentorship of junior staff members is required.
• Proficiency in microbiological techniques employed in a regulatory environment:
• Sterility per USP
• Bioburden per USP
• Microbial identification
• Subculturing
• Media Preparation
• Methodology for handling/testing materials inside a BSC
• Experience leading environmental monitoring investigations in sterile manufacturing environments is considered an asset.
• Tracking/trending environmental monitoring data.
• Ability to lead a project within QC, including collaborating with internal and external clients, auditors and presenting data and results clearly and concisely.
• Knowledge of cGMP regulations/guidelines (Health Canada, FDA, EU Annex as well as international regulations (i.e. ICH Q & GMP), USP, EP, ISO Standards) pertaining to microbiology, environmental monitoring, and cleaning validation programs to support production of drug products.
• Robust technical writing skills, with experience in writing and reviewing SOP's and reports.
• Proficient communicator, both written and oral.
• Knowledge of current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP).
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision or informally leading people, projects and/or programs.

Additional Details

This job has a full-time weekly schedule.

The full-time equivalent pay range for this position is $90,822.00 - $141,910.00/yr CAD plus eligibility for bonus, stock and benefits. Our pay ranges are determined by role, level, and location. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. During the hiring process, a recruiter can share more about the specific pay range for a preferred location. Pay and benefit information by country are available at: https://careers.agilent.com/locations

Agilent Technologies Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other protected categories under all applicable laws.

Travel Required

Occasional

Shift

Day

Duration

No End Date

Job Function

Quality/Regulatory