What are the responsibilities and job description for the QC Microbiology Supervisor position at BioPharma Consulting JAD Group?
We are seeking a QC Microbiology Supervisor to lead biological and microbiological quality control testing at a pharmaceutical manufacturing site in Fort Worth, Texas.
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct and oversee routine and non-routine microbiological analyses of raw materials, in-process, environmental, finished goods and stability samples.
- Develop, qualify, validate and transfer microbiological and biological methods (microbial limits, endotoxin, cell-based assays).
- Train analysts in microbiological procedures and biological assays.
- Participate in OOS and contamination investigations and recommend corrective actions.
- Write and revise SOPs, protocols, deviation reports and microbial trend analyses.
- Review contract laboratory data and coordinate testing with contract labs and vendors.
- Maintain lab cleanliness and biosafety standards; troubleshoot incubators, autoclaves and biosafety cabinets.
- Support internal assessments, audits and regulatory submissions.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Microbiology, Biology or related science
- Experience in a GMP QC Microbiology laboratory (environmental monitoring, microbial limits, endotoxin)
- Experience with method validation/transfer and OOS/deviation investigations
- Technical writing: SOPs, protocols and reports
Preferred Qualifications
- Supervisory or lead experience, including training analysts
- Experience with PCR, ELISA or flow cytometry
- Experience managing contract laboratories
- Statistical trending of microbiological data
- Contract position: approximately 12 months, starting November 2026, with possible extension
- Shift: 1st shift, 40 hours/week
- On-site in Fort Worth, Texas