Microbiology Lab Supervisor: Lead & Develop Team

Fresenius Kabi; Melrose Park (IL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan

Paid vacation

Holidays & personal days

Health benefits

EAP

Wellness program

Life insurance

Disability

Job summary

Fresenius Kabi in Melrose Park, IL is seeking a Laboratory Supervisor to lead microbiology teams across four product groups and mentor staff from Lab Tech II to Lead Scientist. The role emphasizes training, aseptic technique, and adherence to regulatory standards in a fast-paced environment.

The candidate should have a Bachelor's in Biological Sciences and 5 years of lab leadership experience in pharmaceutical settings, with strong analytical and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Biological Sciences required.
• Minimum 5 years of progressive laboratory responsibility in pharma manufacturing or related field.
• Supervisory experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and schedule daily activities of lead/senior scientists, scientists, associate scientists, mentors and technicians.
• Oversee training of department personnel and ensure aseptic technique qualifications.
• Maintain cGMP awareness and regulatory knowledge across the department.
• Ensure timely release of products and support tech transfer and validation activities.
• Investigate non-conforming materials, processes or environmental systems and determine root causes.
• Prepare and analyze summary reports and KPIs to identify quality trends.
• Develop and update Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Manage performance evaluations and personnel morale within the microbiology labs.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Planning & organizing

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Biological Sciences

Job description

Fresenius Kabi in Melrose Park, IL is seeking a Laboratory Supervisor to lead microbiology teams across four product groups and mentor staff from Lab Tech II to Lead Scientist. The role emphasizes training, aseptic technique, and adherence to regulatory standards in a fast-paced environment.

The candidate should have a Bachelor's in Biological Sciences and 5 years of lab leadership experience in pharmaceutical settings, with strong analytical and communication skills.