Microbiology Lab Supervisor - Cosmetics & Personal Care

PLZ, Corp; Riverside (CA); Presencial; USD 75.000 - 110.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Life and short-term disability covered

401k with company match

Paid time off

Bonus incentive program

Descripción de la vacante

PLZ Corp is seeking a Laboratory Supervisor – Microbiology for the Riverside facility to lead the microbiology lab, manage personnel, set testing priorities, and ensure audit readiness for cosmetic and OTC products.

The role requires strong knowledge of microbiological testing, data integrity, and cGMP practices, with 3+ years of lab experience and bilingual English/Spanish preferred. On-site, full-time position with competitive benefits.

Formación

• 3+ years of relevant microbiology laboratory experience or equivalent education and experience.
• Bilingual English and Spanish skills preferred.
• Experience using ERP systems, including SAP.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and laboratory systems; SAP experience preferred.

Responsabilidades

• Oversee and perform microbiological testing of raw materials, bulk and finished products, purified water, environmental samples, and other samples.
• Ensure microbial enumeration, specified-organism testing, microbial identification, and assessment of objectionable organisms are performed correctly for release.
• Perform or coordinate preservative effectiveness testing and method validation or verification; review protocols and reports.
• Oversee purified water testing and environmental monitoring, including sampling plans and data trending.
• Coordinate qualification, calibration, maintenance, and readiness of microbiology equipment; manage records and supplies.
• Review test records and data for accuracy, ensuring ALCOA+ data integrity.
• Lead or support investigations of out-of-specification and out-of-trend results; document root causes and control follow-up testing.
• Support deviations, change controls, CAPA, risk assessments, and product quality reviews involving microbiology.

Conocimientos

Leadership experience

Communication skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Microsoft Office

ERP systems experience

Microbiology lab experience

Cosmetics/OTC manufacturing knowledge

Educación

Bachelor’s degree in microbiology or related

Herramientas

SAP

Descripción del empleo

PLZ Corp is seeking a Laboratory Supervisor – Microbiology for the Riverside facility to lead the microbiology lab, manage personnel, set testing priorities, and ensure audit readiness for cosmetic and OTC products.

The role requires strong knowledge of microbiological testing, data integrity, and cGMP practices, with 3+ years of lab experience and bilingual English/Spanish preferred. On-site, full-time position with competitive benefits.