Microbiology Laboratory Supervisor

Pattern Bioscience; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 80,000 - 201,000; Full time

Job summary

Pattern Bioscience is seeking a Microbiology Laboratory Supervisor to lead their laboratory operations and enhance antimicrobial susceptibility testing and microbial identification. The role involves strategic improvements, lab management, mentorship, and technical collaboration to combat antibiotic resistance. Applicants should have a strong background in clinical microbiology along with leadership experience.

Benefits

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance

Personalized PTO

Career development

Global impact opportunities

Library of educational materials

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in a Clinical Microbiology Laboratory.
• At least 2 years in a leadership role.
• Experience with BSL-2 microbes.

Responsibilities

• Lead the microbiology laboratory and manage day-to-day operations.
• Oversee the microbial strain bank and provide microbiology support.
• Collaborate with R&D for analytical studies related to FDA submissions.

Skills

Clinical microbiology domain expertise

Problem-solving

Conflict management

Mentoring others

Planning and organizing

Attention to detail

Communication

Education

B.Sc. in microbiology or related field

Tools

MALDI-TOF MS

Automated blood culture systems

MS Office

Job description

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Job Title: Microbiology Laboratory Supervisor

At Pattern Bioscience, we’re tackling antibiotic resistance, named by the CDC as one of the biggest public health challenges of our time. As an in vitro diagnostics device company, we use AI and single-cell analysis to quickly recognize the bacteria causing an infection and to predict which drugs will cure the infection.

Our team is brought together by shared passion for our mission to improve the world’s most important health decisions. However, we’re not only invested in combating antibiotic resistance; we’re also invested in our people.

We are seeking a Microbiology Laboratory Supervisor to lead our microbiology laboratory and provide expertise across our organization on performing antimicrobial susceptibly testing, culture-based microbiology testing, and microbial identification. You will also participate in research collaborations internally and with external partners. In this role, you will lead formally and informally, interacting with groups in R&D, Quality, Clinical Affairs, and Manufacturing, while also being an individual contributor. Besides overseeing the daily operational activities of the Microbiology Laboratory, your strategic improvements will increase the performance, quality and efficiency of our assay development and laboratory services. This role is for you if you love bacteriology and antimicrobial resistance, building and implementing laboratory systems & processes, and teaching & mentoring teammates.

Goals

• 90 Day: Manage internal specimen and microbial strain bank needed to support clinical trials and internal development efforts
• 90 Day: Validate and implement new lab instrumentation as needed
• 180 Day: Lead team in comprehensive creation of SOPs for microbiology processes
• 180 Day: Transition labs to GLP and GCP
• 180 Day: Build and manage team responsible for internal studies in support of Pattern FDA submission
  
  

How You Will Contribute

• Ensure the accuracy of microbiology practices; optimize microbiology workflow; serve as a liaison between R&D, clinical, quality, and regulatory
• Oversee the microbial strain bank
• Provide microbiology support for analytical studies needed for FDA submissions
• Work with the R&D team to proactively advise on challenges and approaches to AST method development for the Pattern device
• Provide on-site support of day-to-day laboratory operations and clinical specimen management
• Manage and develop a team of microbiology laboratory scientists
  
  

We'd Love to Hear from You If You

• Possess clinical microbiology domain expertise, including knowledge of microbes, culture conditions, microbiology instrumentation (including MALDI-TOF MS for microbial identification and automated blood culture instrumentation), antimicrobial susceptibly testing
• Solve problems proactively, especially when it comes to preempting and troubleshooting microbiology and AST challenges
• Comfortably manage conflict and ambiguity, leading others to understand and accept values, strategies, goals, and plans in response to changing business conditions
• Enjoy and pursue excellence in mentoring and coaching others
• Excel in planning and organizing yourself and groups of people, with strong attention to detail and communication skills
• Follow as well as lead and give clear written and verbal directions with a high level of accuracy
• Enjoy being self-directed and independent
  
  

Education and Experience

• B.Sc. in microbiology, medical technology or related field
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in the Clinical Microbiology Laboratory Setting or other regulated environment (e.g. CAP, CLIA, FDA, food safety, etc.)
• Minimum of 2 years in a leadership role (including people leadership)
• Experience working with BSL-2 microbes
• Experience with validating and implementing performing antimicrobial susceptibly testing, MALDI-TOF MS for microorganism identification, and automated blood culture systems
• Proficient in MS Office
  
  

Skills Or Attributes Considered a Plus

• ASCP or ASCLS certification or equivalent
• Previous experience in a pre-clinical or clinical evaluation for a diagnostic device
  
  

Details

Location: Austin, TX; Onsite

Type of Position: Salaried, Full-Time, Exempt

Department: Microbiology and Laboratory Services Team

Benefits

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Personalized PTO
• Career development
• The opportunity to make a global impact and pioneer solutions
• Library of educational materials
  
  

Check out our Careers page to see all our benefits and what it’s like working with us. https://pattern.bio/join-us/

We value diversity on our teams. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, status as a qualified individual with disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Industries

  Food and Beverage Services, Manufacturing, and Food and Beverage Manufacturing

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