Lead Microbiology Lab—Hands-On, QC & Compliance

Federal-Package-Network; Chanhassen (MN); On-site; USD 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Benefits Package

Retirement Support

Generous PTO & Leave

Flexible Scheduling

Education Reimbursement Program

A Culture That Values You

Job summary

Federal Package Network in Chanhassen, MN is seeking a Microbiology Supervisor to lead the Microbiology Laboratory while actively performing testing and troubleshooting.

You will balance technical execution with team leadership, ensure regulatory compliance, and drive continuous improvement to safeguard product quality in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

This full-time role requires a Bachelor's in Microbiology and at least five years of microbiology testing experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Microbiology, Biology, or related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of progressive microbiological testing experience.
• Hands-on experience with microbiological testing, laboratory equipment, data interpretation, and troubleshooting.
• Knowledge of microbiological controls, GMP requirements, laboratory documentation, and investigations.
• Experience training, coaching, or providing technical guidance to laboratory personnel preferred.
• Strong communication, problem solving, organization and prioritization skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the Microbiology Laboratory while remaining actively involved in daily testing and laboratory operations.
• Perform microbiological testing, prepare samples, operate laboratory equipment, analyze results and troubleshoot testing issues.
• Develop and improve microbiological testing methods, laboratory procedures, and internal testing capabilities.
• Train and provide technical guidance to laboratory personnel.
• Ensure compliance with applicable FDA regulations, cGMP, GLP, GDP, and company procedures.
• Communicate failing or out-of-specification (OOS) results, document deviations, and support investigations and corrective actions.
• Monitor microbiological trends and recommend improvements to laboratory processes and manufacturing controls.
• Manage third-party testing laboratories, departmental budgets, equipment maintenance, and calibration requirements.
• Evaluate new laboratory equipment and support qualification activities (IQ/OQ/PQ), as applicable.
• Partner with Quality, Production, and R&D to resolve issues and maintain product quality.

Skills

Microbiology testing

Laboratory troubleshooting

Regulatory compliance

Team leadership

Data interpretation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Microbiology

Tools

Laboratory equipment

Job description

Federal Package Network in Chanhassen, MN is seeking a Microbiology Supervisor to lead the Microbiology Laboratory while actively performing testing and troubleshooting.

You will balance technical execution with team leadership, ensure regulatory compliance, and drive continuous improvement to safeguard product quality in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

This full-time role requires a Bachelor's in Microbiology and at least five years of microbiology testing experience.