Associate Director, Microbiology

BioTalent is supporting a fast growing biotechnology company in the search for an Associate Director of Microbiology to build and lead a new microbiology function supporting the development of an innovative molecular detection platform. This is a hands-on leadership opportunity for an experienced microbiology professional who can define strategy, build a team, and drive assay development, verification, validation, and commercialization activities in a fast-paced R&D environment. Key Responsibilities Lead microbiology strategy across assay development, sample preparation, and V&V activities Build and scale the microbiology team, processes, and laboratory infrastructure Oversee microbial culturing, sample preparation, strain management, and genomic DNA workflows Partner cross-functionally with R&D, Quality, Regulatory, and Clinical teams Support regulatory submissions, quality systems, and commercialization efforts Develop SOPs, documentation, and microbiology best practices in a regulated environment Requirements MS or PhD in Microbiology, Molecular Biology, Biomedical Sciences, or related field 10+ years of microbiology experience within biotech, molecular diagnostics, or clinical laboratory settings Prior experience leading scientific teams and assay development programs Strong knowledge of FDA-regulated environments, ISO 13485, and design controls Hands-on expertise in microbial culturing, DNA extraction, PCR/qPCR, and related molecular techniques Experience supporting regulated product development and commercialization activities preferred #Microbiology #MolecularDiagnostics #Biotechnology #LifeSciencesJobs #ScientificLeadership #BiotechCareers #J-18808-Ljbffr