Microbiology Supervisor

Job Title: Microbiology SupervisorJob Description

We are seeking a dedicated Microbiology Services Assistant Manager to support microbiology operations, quality systems, client services, and staff development within a regulated cGMP/GLP environment. This role combines technical expertise with leadership responsibilities, overseeing Microbiology Analysts and Technicians while ensuring laboratory performance, compliance, and operational excellence.

Responsibilities

• Manage microbiology testing activities, including study scheduling, execution, data review, and reporting.

• Ensure compliance with cGMP, GLP, USP, European Pharmacopoeia, AAMI, and internal quality standards.

• Collaborate with clients and cross-functional teams to support study development, execution, and issue resolution.

• Drive continuous improvement of SOPs, test methods, study protocols, and laboratory processes.

• Supervise, train, mentor, and evaluate laboratory personnel.

• Coordinate staffing, equipment, training, and resources to support efficient laboratory operations.

• Support quality initiatives, regulatory compliance, audits, and equipment maintenance activities.

• Promote a client-focused culture and uphold high standards of service delivery.

Essential Skills

• Environmental monitoring

• Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP)

• Bioburden testing

• Quality control

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Microbiology, Biological Sciences, or a related field.

• Minimum of 4 years of microbiology laboratory experience within pharmaceutical, biotechnology, medical device, CRO, or related industries.

• Strong knowledge of microbiological testing, sterility assurance, USP, European Pharmacopoeia, AAMI, cGMP, and GLP requirements.

• Previous leadership, supervisory, project management, or team lead experience is preferred.

• Expertise in microbiological and sterility testing methodologies.

• Proficiency with aseptic technique, serial dilutions, Gram staining, media preparation, microbial culturing and identification, sterilization equipment operation, bioburden testing, radiation dose setting, and cleaning/disinfection validation.

• Strong analytical, problem-solving, data interpretation, and communication skills.

Work Environment

This position requires onsite work five days a week in Hercules, with a schedule of 7:30 AM to 4 PM, Monday through Friday. The role includes one site travel day per month within the Bay Area. Join a team committed to improving public health through science within a supportive and dynamic work environment.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Hercules, CA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $45.67 - $60.09/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: - Medical, dental & vision - Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital - 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available - Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) - Short and long-term disability - Health Spending Account (HSA) - Transportation benefits - Employee Assistance Program - Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Hercules,CA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 31, 2026.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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