General Job Summary:

The Microbiology Supervisor manages daily operations in the microbiology lab, including overseeing a team of microbiologists, ensuring regulatory compliance, implementing quality control measures, and optimizing workflow. Plays a crucial role with developing new protocols and providing technical expertise.

Responsibilities:

Supervising personnel, ensuring compliance with regulations, providing leadership, training, evaluating performance, scheduling, maintaining SOP knowledge, communicating effectively, and overseeing outsourced testing management.

Assist in other laboratory areas as directed.

Supervise the overall activities related to microbiology laboratory.

Provide leadership and direction to the microbiology laboratory staff.

Monitor staff performance and assign workflow schedules.

Interview and make recommendations in regard to hiring, terminating, promoting, demoting, evaluating, counseling, and salary changes for departmental personnel.

Train laboratory staff on proper techniques, procedures, and safety protocols.

Provide ongoing education and professional development opportunities to enhance staff skills and knowledge.

Lead team‐oriented work projects for the development and implementation of validations, process improvements, and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) that align with strategic goals.

Collaborate with management to identify opportunities for workflow optimization and efficiency gains.

Assist in developing and managing the laboratory budget, tracking expenses, and optimizing resource allocation.

Oversee management of outsourced testing to include sample shipment, test ordering, result receipt and reconciliation, submission of results to QA/QC for review.

Maintain strict adherence to SOPs, regulatory requirements, and all company policies.

Ensure compliance with safety guidelines, including proper handling of biohazardous materials and use of personal protective equipment (PPE).

Identify and resolve technical issues, instrument malfunctions, and other challenges that may arise during testing procedures.

Competently perform all assigned departmental duties. May perform Pre‐Analytical tasks [receipt, qualification, and preparation of samples for testing].

Evaluate results and equipment performance in an accurate and timely manner; and analyze quality control data and resolve deviations.

Maintain adequate stock levels of laboratory supplies, reagents, and equipment inventory to prevent disruptions in testing activities.

Perform routine data entry, analysis, and prepare reports that measure and monitor laboratory performance.

Serve as a point of contact for client inquiries, technical support, and maintaining positive relationships.

Display positive leadership skills and champion management directives with department employees by committing to and embracing the mission, vision, and core values.

Additional Skills & Qualifications:

Requires a Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited four-year college or university.

Prefer a Master's Degree from an accredited college or university.

Requires four or more years of laboratory leadership experience including microbiology.

Experience with laboratory information management systems (LIMS) and other relevant software applications.

Must have a strong understanding of microbiological techniques, including culture, and identification.

Must maintain knowledge of and perform according to Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and policies.

Must maintain familiarity of regulatory/quality compliance, to include FDA, EU, ISO, GHM, cGMP, OSHA, etc.

Must recognize and facilitate resolution of unusual results or difficulties encountered in all phases of laboratory work.

Must have a working knowledge of clinical laboratory techniques.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $81000.00 - $95000.00

Medical, Vision, Dental, 401k, Pharmacy benefits, Life and AD&D, FSA, Long and Short term disability

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Norcross,GA.

Application Deadline

This position will be accepting applications until Dec 31, 2024.

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 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through:

Hiring diverse talent Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

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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