Microbiology Team Lead - Pharmaceutical/Cosmetics

Pave Talent

Bowling Green (OH)

Hybrid

USD 50,000 - 60,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Market competitive salary

Performance bonuses

Comprehensive benefits from Day 1

Excellent work-life balance

Job summary

A mid-size pharmaceutical and cosmetics manufacturer in Ohio is seeking a Microbiology Team Lead to drive technical excellence and team development. In this hybrid role, you will oversee quality control operations while ensuring compliance across diverse products. Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor's degree and 5-10 years of relevant experience in regulated industries. Competitive salary and benefits offered.

Qualifications

5-10 years of experience in pharmaceutical, cosmetic, or regulated industries.
3-5 years hands-on microbiology experience in manufacturing environments.

Responsibilities

Lead cross-functional microbiology initiatives supporting efficacy studies.
Mentor laboratory analysts and conduct microbiological investigations.
Drive compliance through validation protocol development and FDA audit support.

Skills

Quality Control Microbiology experience

Aseptic technique

Microbial enumeration

Regulatory guidelines knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Microbiology, Biology, or related field

Job description

Microbiology Team Lead - Pharmaceutical/Cosmetics

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Ready to lead breakthrough microbiology initiatives while advancing your technical expertise? Join a dynamic team where your leadership directly impacts product safety and regulatory compliance!

The Opportunity Our client is an established mid-size pharmaceutical and cosmetics manufacturer in Ohio known for their collaborative, innovation-driven, and quality-first culture. This facility specializes in FDA OTC drugs, EPA-registered disinfectants, and cosmetic formulations with state-of-the-art laboratory capabilities.

As Microbiology Team Lead, you'll drive both technical excellence and team development while ensuring 100% regulatory compliance across diverse product portfolios. This hybrid leadership role combines hands-on laboratory expertise with strategic oversight of critical quality control operations.

What You'll Accomplish

Lead cross-functional microbiology initiatives supporting OTC efficacy studies, disinfectant testing, and preservative challenge protocols
Mentor and develop laboratory analysts while personally conducting complex microbiological investigations and root cause analyses
Drive compliance excellence through validation protocol development, FDA audit support, and cGMP/GLP standard implementation
Execute critical testing including USP preservative efficacy, antimicrobial effectiveness, and environmental monitoring programs
Partner with manufacturing teams to implement contamination prevention strategies and process improvements
Maintain cryopreserved cultures, prepare specialized media, and perform advanced microbial identification using validated methods

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Microbiology, Biology, or related scientific field
5-10 years Quality Control Microbiology experience in pharmaceutical, cosmetic, or regulated industries
3-5 years hands-on microbiology experience in manufacturing environments
Expertise in aseptic technique, microbial enumeration, and identification methods
Strong knowledge of FDA, EPA, and regulatory guidelines
Proven ability to write and execute microbiological method validations

Preferred Qualifications

Advanced degree in microbiology or related field
Experience with hygienic manufacturing practices and contamination root cause analysis
Direct FDA audit experience with OTC drug products
Leadership experience mentoring technical teams

Why You'll Love This Role Market competitive salary plus performance bonuses, comprehensive benefits from Day 1, and excellent work-life balance in a supportive team environment. This growing company offers clear advancement paths with opportunities to shape laboratory operations and mentor the next generation of microbiologists.

The close-knit scientific team values innovation, continuous learning, and celebrates both individual achievements and collaborative successes. You'll work in modern facilities with cutting-edge equipment while building expertise across multiple regulated product categories.

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