Microbiology Supervisor

Fleet Laboratories
Microbiology Supervisor
Department: Quality
Lynchburg, VA


About Fleet Laboratories
For over 150 years, Fleet Laboratories' success has come from adapting to a changing world with creative thinking and innovative product development. We've grown into a global leader of over 100 personal health and beauty products. As the world keeps evolving, so will we - with unique new technologies and products that help our customers look and feel their best.
At Fleet Laboratories, the future is bright and our commitment to quality and innovation has never been stronger. Working here at our location in Lynchburg, VA, you will feel part of a team that works together to meet our consumer needs.

Occupational Summary
Assure the microbiological quality of raw materials, bulk products, finished products, R&D development and stability samples by conducting, coordinating, and reporting test results and analyses in compliance with established standards and specifications. Participate in the training of applicable departments on the importance of cGMPs to avoid microbial contamination. Lead and write investigations related to microbiological issues. Ensure the Microbiology Laboratory remains in compliance with current procedures and industry standards.

Accountabilities

• Supervision of the microbiologists in the Quality Control Laboratory.
• Coordinate compendial or in-house microbiological testing according to established standards and specifications.
• Coordinate compendial or in-house microbiological testing according to R&D development of sample and standard specifications.
• Provide R&D with support for new product preservative selection and concentration. Design microbiological test protocol that will deliver data to support decisions.
• Lead and write investigations related to microbiological issues.
• Involved in cGMP training.

Responsibilities

• Undertake a variety of projects related to the quality of raw materials, in-process samples, finished products, and outside vendors, stability and validation studies.
• Participate with equipment monitoring, maintenance, and use of control organisms, and equipment calibrations in the Microbiology Laboratory.
• Moderate direct impact on profitability results from maintaining proper technical control over product quality.
• Participate in the development and auditing of procedures and work instructions to comply with cGMPs, EU, OSHA, and EPA regulatory requirements. Perform a variety of related record keeping and reporting functions.
• Design test procedures and perform microbiological testing on developmental R&D samples.
• Detect, investigate, report, and follow-up on microbiological quality issues.
• Assist with microbiological training, support, and expertise to R&D and Production.
• Ensure compliance and identify and notify management immediately any risks.
• Perform the microbiological aspect of validation protocols, including sanitations and new equipment.
• Review new methods, equipment, etc. related to microbiological testing and bring any valuable information to attention of Fleet management.
• Preparing and providing group training to production employees in coordination with QA and for analytical quality control, microbiological, Quality Inspection and Quality Assurance team members on safety, cGMP.
• Writing and executing microbial equipment qualification protocol and calibration of systems.
• Training junior level microbiologists. Involved in cross training of chemists for basic microbiological work.
• Perform all other related duties as required.

Qualifications

• BS degree in a scientific discipline (Biology or Microbiology preferred), or the equivalent.
• Minimum of 5 to 7 years of experience in Microbiology laboratory work.

Accountability
Sr. Manager QC and Analytical Services

What We Offer
Here at Fleet, you can have a good job that can grow into a great career.

• The start of a great career working with a diverse group of great people.
• The health and safety of every employee... our top priority.
• A clean, air-conditioned cGMP environment.
• Top notch benefits - paid time off, 401(K) retirement savings with company match, medical, dental and vision, pay annual targeted bonus, competitive pay, life insurance, flexible spending account, and tuition reimbursement.
• Stability - a record of strong financial performance and part of a growing $1 billion company.
• A business supporting the Lynchburg community for over 150 years.

No Sponsorship: Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

Salary Range: $67,500 - $85,000