Microbiology Shift Manager, Pharmaceutical

Capio Spine Center Stockholm; Runcorn; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Microbiology Shift Manager to lead a high-performing team in a state-of-the-art facility. This role offers an exciting opportunity to oversee laboratory operations, ensure compliance with regulatory standards, and drive continuous improvement in a dynamic environment. With a competitive salary and shift allowance, the position promises career progression and the chance to make a significant impact in the pharmaceutical sector. If you're ready to advance your career and lead a dedicated microbiology team, this opportunity is for you.

Qualifications

• Degree in a relevant scientific discipline required.
• Extensive knowledge of GMP in a microbiology laboratory.

Responsibilities

• Manage laboratory personnel and ensure compliance.
• Oversee sample collection and maintain cleanroom controls.
• Lead investigations for deviations and environmental excursions.

Skills

GMP Knowledge

Leadership

Communication Skills

SOP Writing

Education

Degree in a Relevant Scientific Discipline

Job description

Microbiology Shift Manager, Pharmaceutical

Type: Permanent

Location: Runcorn

Hours: Monday - Friday 7.00am - 3.00pm and 3.00pm - 11.00pm

Salary: Negotiable - typically £38,000 - £45,000 plus £4,581 shift allowance (depending on experience) plus Bonus

Our client, a global leading pharmaceutical company, is seeking a Microbiology Shift Manager (MSM) to lead a team of five microbiologists. The company offers a competitive remuneration package, a state-of-the-art facility in a central location, and opportunities for career progression.

About the Role:

As a Microbiology Laboratory Manager, you will oversee laboratory operations, ensure compliance, and drive continuous improvement.

Your responsibilities will include:

1. Recruiting, organizing, and managing laboratory personnel
2. Ensuring monitoring processes are accurate, current, and compliant
3. Writing and maintaining Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
4. Overseeing sample collection and processing to maintain cleanroom controls
5. Reporting out-of-limit (OOL) or out-of-specification (OOS) results immediately
6. Leading investigations for deviations and environmental excursions
7. Coordinating laboratory activities such as growth promotion testing, environmental monitoring, sample reconciliation, and investigations
8. Identifying isolates to species level
9. Managing and mentoring the team in sterility assurance and best practices
10. Ensuring full compliance with regulatory standards and internal policies

About You:

To succeed in this role, you should have:

1. A degree in a relevant scientific discipline
2. Extensive knowledge of GMP in a microbiology laboratory
3. Proven leadership experience
4. Strong communication skills for cross-team collaboration
5. Experience in writing SOPs

If you're ready to advance your career and lead a high-performing microbiology team, we would love to hear from you. Apply now or contact us for more information.

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