QC Microbiology Supervisor

Lonza; Vacaville (CA); On-site; Confidential; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance-related bonus

Medical, dental and vision insurance

401(k) matching plan

Life insurance, short-term and long‑te

Long-term disability insurance

Employee assistance programs

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Lonza in Vacaville, CA is seeking a Supervisor, Quality Control Microbiology to lead laboratory personnel and manage day-to-day testing operations within a cGMP manufacturing environment. You will oversee hiring, training, and performance management while supervising environmental monitoring and microbiology analyses.

You will ensure GMP compliance, guide OOS and CAPA investigations, drive continuous improvement, and represent the department during internal and external regulatory audits.

Qualifications

• BA/BS in Life Science or related field.
• At least two years of experience in quality control or a related industry.
• Knowledge of cGMP requirements.
• Strong leadership and decision-making skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead all employee lifecycle activities within QC Microbiology, including hiring, onboarding, training, and performance management.
• Coach, mentor, and develop staff through continuous feedback and goal setting.
• Assign, prioritize, and oversee daily QC activities to ensure timely completion of work.
• Monitor team performance, productivity, and progress against quality and operational objectives.
• Ensure compliance with GMP, quality, regulatory, and safety requirements; escalate issues as needed.
• Review, approve, and sign quality documentation in accordance with policies and authorization levels.

Skills

People leadership

Team management

Communication

Regulatory compliance

Education

Bachelor of Science in Life Science

Job description

The Supervisor, Quality Control Microbiology will lead laboratory personnel and manage day-to-day testing operations within a cGMP manufacturing environment. This role is responsible for overseeing the full employee lifecycle-including hiring, training, and performance management-while supervising routine and complex testing activities like environmental monitoring and microbiology analysis. Acting as both a people leader and a technical subject matter expert, the supervisor ensures strict regulatory compliance, guides OOS and CAPA investigations, champions continuous improvement, and represents the department during internal and external regulatory audits.

What you will get

The full-time base annual salary for this position is expected to range between $85,500 to $142,500 . In addition, below you will find a comprehensive summary of the benefits package we offer:

• Performance-related bonus
• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• 401(k) matching plan
• Life insurance, as well as short-term and long-term disability insurance
• Employee assistance programs
• Paid Time Off

What you will do

• Lead all employee lifecycle activities, including hiring, onboarding, training, and performance management.
• Coach, mentor, and develop staff through continuous feedback, goal setting, and professional development opportunities.
• Assign, prioritize, and oversee daily QC activities to ensure timely completion of work.
• Monitor team performance, productivity, and progress against established quality and operational objectives.
• Ensure compliance with GMP, quality, regulatory, and safety requirements; escal...
• Review, approve, and sign quality documentation in accordance with company policies and authorization levels.
• Support Quality initiatives and continuous improvement efforts while maintaining high on-time performance and operational excellence

What we look for

• B.A. or B.S. degree in the field of Life Science, and at least two years of experience in a related industry, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Ensure adherence to cGMP requirements and Quality standards across Quality Control operations.
• Interpret, implement, and review Quality standards, procedures, and regulatory requirements.
• Make sound decisions regarding scheduling, workload prioritization, and resource allocation.
• Lead problem-solving efforts and provide clear direction to support business and quality objectives.
• Communicate effectively with cross-functional teams, management, and stakeholders both verbally and in writing.
• Adapt to changing priorities and operational needs while maintaining compliance, efficiency, and quality performance.

About Lonza

At Lonza, our people are our greatest strength. With 30+ sites across five continents, our globally connected teams work together every day to manufacture the medicines of tomorrow. Our core values of Collaboration, Accountability, Excellence, Passion and Integrity reflect who we are and how we work together. Everyone's ideas, big or small, have the potential to improve millions of lives, and that's the kind of work we want you to be part of.

Innovation thrives when people from all backgrounds bring their unique perspectives to the table. At Lonza, we offer equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.