QC Microbiology Supervisor – Aseptic Ops Leader

Grand River Aseptic Manufacturing Inc.; Grand Rapids (MI); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) plan with company match

Paid volunteer time

PTO + WTO

Paid holidays

Job summary

Grand River Aseptic Manufacturing Inc. is seeking a QC Microbiology Supervisor to lead environmental control and microbiology testing within an aseptic processing operation.

You will collaborate cross-functionally to ensure compliant and continuous improvement in microbiology testing and environmental monitoring. The role requires a Bachelor’s in biology or related field, at least 5 years in a microbiology lab, and leadership experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in biology or related discipline required.
• Minimum 5 years' experience in a Microbiology lab supporting aseptic manufacturing.
• Knowledge of QC principles in pharma/biotech environments.
• Proficient in MS Word, Excel and Outlook.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day prioritization of routine, in-process, stability and finished product testing.
• Oversee environmental monitoring and monitoring of critical utilities.
• Lead training of new employees and maintain training documentation.
• Support EIR system and assist in CAPAs, NCRs, and laboratory investigations.
• Oversee equipment use and calibration logs.
• Maintain aseptic technique and cleanroom practices.
• Author or revise internal test methods and SOPs.
• Review environmental monitoring data and trend reports.
• Ensure complete and accurate documentation across processes and tests.
• Coordinate with contract labs and subject-matter experts.
• Assist in vendor audits and client/regulatory audits as microbiology SME.

Skills

Leadership

Cross-functional teamwork

Documentation & training

Education

Bachelor's degree in biology

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Outlook

Job description

Grand River Aseptic Manufacturing Inc. is seeking a QC Microbiology Supervisor to lead environmental control and microbiology testing within an aseptic processing operation.

You will collaborate cross-functionally to ensure compliant and continuous improvement in microbiology testing and environmental monitoring. The role requires a Bachelor’s in biology or related field, at least 5 years in a microbiology lab, and leadership experience.