Microbiology Supervisor

CordenPharma International; North Augusta (SC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

CordenPharma International in the United States seeks a Microbiology Supervisor to lead daily microbiology lab operations in a GMP environment, including environmental monitoring and water system testing. The role requires a BS in biology/microbiology with 1–5 years of GMP experience and strong leadership and communication skills.

The supervisor will lead investigations (OOS, OOT, deviations), supervise staff, and support product release and stability testing, ensuring compliance with FDA/ICH

Qualifications

• Lead daily microbiology lab operations in a GMP environment.
• Conduct microbiology investigations (OOS, OOT, deviations) and trend data.
• Demonstrate strong leadership and communication skills with team members.

Responsibilities

• Supervise all Microbiology activities.
• Maintain testing schedules for water systems and clean rooms.
• Trend data for routine water testing and environmental monitoring.
• Lead microbiology investigations (alerts, deviations, OOS/OOT).
• Procure Micro/QC lab supplies and train staff.

Skills

Leadership

Written and verbal communication

Quality-focused

Education

BS/BA in Biology or Microbiology or life science

Tools

MS Word

Excel

Job description

MICROBIOLOGY SUPERVISOR

CordenPharma is a leading full-service Contract Development and Manufacturing Organization (CDMO) specializing in active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), excipients, drug products (DPs), and packaging. With around 3,000 employees worldwide, we help pharmaceutical, and biotech companies manufacture medicines with the ultimate goal of improving people’s lives.

Our network, spanning Europe and the U.S., provides flexible and specialized solutions across six technology platforms: Peptides, Lipids & Carbohydrates, Injectables, Highly Potent & Oncology, Small Molecules, and Oligonucleotides. We strive for excellence in supporting this network and are committed to delivering the highest quality products for patient well-being.

OUR PEOPLE VISION

We strive for excellence. We share our passion. Together, we make a difference in patients' lives.

SUMMARY:

The Microbiology Supervisor oversees daily microbiology laboratory operations, including environmental monitoring, water system testing, and data trending in a GMP-regulated environment. This role leads microbiological investigations (OOS, OOT, deviations, and alert/action level excursions), supervises and trains laboratory staff, supports product release and stability testing, and ensures compliance with FDA and ICH guidelines. The ideal candidate has a degree in Microbiology, Biology, or a related life science field, GMP experience, and strong leadership and communication skills.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Supervises all Microbiology related activities.
• Responsible to maintain schedule and perform testing for weekly, monthly, and quarterly testing for Water systems as well as clean rooms.
• Maintain trending data for routine water testing and environmental monitoring of the clean rooms.
• Must be able to lead/assist with microbiology related investigations, including but not limited to, Alert and Action Limits, Out of Specification, Out of Trend, and Deviations.
• Responsible for procurement of Micro/QC lab supplies used for testing.
• Train and supervise microbiologist on different methodology used within microbiology lab.
• Assist the QC/QA group with writing and editing SOPs and STPs
• Ensure timely execution/testing of micro related stability and product release samples.
• Support and perform microbiology related activities for qualification/ maintenance of water system and clean rooms.
• Other duties as required by Quality Control or Microbiology Management.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• The successful candidate must be able to work on multiple projects with a minimum of supervision and meet established timelines.
• Qualified candidate should have a BS/BA in biology /microbiology or life science with 1-5 years of experience in a GMP environment.
• Be familiar with both FR 21 and ICH guidelines in regards to GMPs. Computer skills in MS Word and EXCEL are required.
• Must possess strong interpersonal and communication (written and oral) skills.

ADA - THESE REQUIREMENTS ARE A CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT:

• Must be able to push, pull, squat, stand and walk through-out the day
• Must be able to lift up to 50lbs
• Must be able to wear safety shoes & glasses through-out the day while in designated areas. (provided by the company)
• You must be cleared by a physician to wear a respirator throughout the day while in designated areas.
• Must be able work in a chemical environment.