Quality Control Microbiology Supervisor

Job Description

As part of the Thermo Fisher Scientific team, you’ll discover meaningful work that makes a positive impact on a global scale. Join our colleagues in bringing our Mission to life every single day to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. We provide our global teams with the resources needed to achieve individual career goals while helping to take science a step beyond by developing solutions for some of the world’s toughest challenges, like protecting the environment, making sure our food is safe or helping find cures for cancer.

Location/Division Specific Information
The Quality Control (QC) Microbiology team, located in Woolloongabba, is responsible for the microbiological analysis of IPC samples, drug substance and drug product, environmental monitoring of production areas, aseptic qualification of staff and providing microbiological technical support across the business unit.
About the Role:
This role will ensure the smooth running of the QC Microbiology team. The QC Microbiology Supervisor will be responsible for a team of 8+ Microbiologists. The successful candidate will have a strong background in microbiology theory and experience, along with the ability to effectively communicate across varying teams in different modalities.

What You'll Do:
Responsible for day to day management of the QC Microbiology Laboratory, including planning of activities and resources, execution of analysis, reporting of results, and reporting of key performance indicators.
Supporting in activities related to analytical development and QC test strategy to meet or support the client’s requirements and/or expectations.
Proactively contribute to regulatory and client audits when required. Work collaboratively with co-workers to maintain the QC Microbiology in an ‘audit ready’ state.
Work collaboratively with team on non-routine work or work outside of the scope of the normal day to day tasks.
Lead training of QC Microbiology staff and other staff as required. Act as mentor for new and junior members of the QC Microbiology Team. Guide, encourage and assist team members to complete their assigned tasks.
Proactively lead raising Change Controls, report and investigate microbiological excursions (OOS, deviations).
Lead process improvement initiatives. Prepare, maintain and improve the quality of microbiological generated documents including SOPs, Specifications, Test Methods, Policies, Summary Reports and Investigation Reports. Review and approve documents for the QC Microbiology team.
Keys to Success:
Education
Bachelor of Science in Microbiology or closely related degree. Postgraduate qualifications beneficial.
Experience
Demonstrated experience in Microbiological analytical testing within the biopharmaceutical industry
Minimum 1-2 years' demonstrated experience in leadership and personnel management.
Experience with cGMP manufacturing, past experience within biopharmaceutical production.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities
Knowledgeable with cGMP and various laboratory analyses, efficient sample workflows, in process controls, analytical testing and equipment maintenance/introduction.
Ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously.
Strong team-working and collaborative skills.
Benefits
Join our team and take advantage of these great benefits! Apply now to learn more about the full range of benefits we offer.

Health Wellbeing: Join a company that prioritizes your health wellbeing with comprehensive benefits, wellness programs, and an Employee Assistance Program providing confidential support for personal and work-related issues.
Flexibility: Balance your work and personal life with flexible arrangements.
Extra Leave: Benefit from generous leave policies, including the option to purchase additional leave, paid birthday leave, and company paid parental leave.
Charitable Giving Volunteering: Make an impact with paid volunteer time to support non-profit organizations that matter to you.
Learning Development: Advance your career with access to online courses via Thermo Fisher Scientific University Plus and LinkedIn learning, workshops, and mentorship programs for continuous learning and skill development.
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