Microbiology Lab Lead, GMP/GLP, R&D & QA

Actalent; Eden Prairie (MN); On-site; USD 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Job summary

Actalent is seeking a Microbiology Supervisor to lead a compliant microbiology laboratory supporting OTC and personal care products. You will guide QA/QC programs, mentor staff, and drive R&D testing for new water-based formulations in a GMP/GLP/GDP framework.

You will collaborate with production, QA, and R&D to ensure scale-up success and ongoing product quality in Eden Prairie, MN, with a Monday–Friday schedule and onsite work.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Microbiology or related field.
• 5+ years in FDA-regulated microbiology roles (OTC/pharma preferred).
• Experience leading microbiology programs and QA/QC oversight.
• Mentoring staff in microbiology techniques and procedures.
• Hands-on microbiology operations and validation activities.
• Knowledge of GMP/GLP/GDP requirements and audits.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop Microbiology Laboratory programs to meet microbial requirements.
• Oversee QA/QC programs and supervise one microbiology technician.
• Manage R&D microbiology studies for new formulations and lines.
• Coordinate internal and third-party testing for timely, compliant results.
• Ensure calibration and maintenance of lab equipment and IQ/OQ/PQ activities.
• Support GMP/GLP/GDP compliance across microbiology operations.
• Prepare documentation for audits and inspections.

Skills

BS in Microbiology

5+ years microbiology experience

Lab leadership

Staff training

Lab operations

Environmental monitoring

GMP/GLP/GDP

Audit support

Data presentation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Microbiology

Tools

IQ/OQ/PQ qualification

Job description

Actalent is seeking a Microbiology Supervisor to lead a compliant microbiology laboratory supporting OTC and personal care products. You will guide QA/QC programs, mentor staff, and drive R&D testing for new water-based formulations in a GMP/GLP/GDP framework.

You will collaborate with production, QA, and R&D to ensure scale-up success and ongoing product quality in Eden Prairie, MN, with a Monday–Friday schedule and onsite work.