SGS

Sr. Microbiology Manager

Lincolnshire, IL, United States · On-site · Full-time

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EmployerSGS
LocationLincolnshire, IL, 60069, United States
Work styleOn-site
Employment typeFull-time
Employer posted14 days ago

The Senior Manager, Microbiology is responsible for managing the operations and departmental activities of the Microbiology team under the pharmaceutical division. You will be highly knowledgeable and experienced in the development and execution of all methods used for Microbiology. The Senior Manager will also have experience in designing and managing analytical plans to advance Microbiology throughout the development process. The Senior Manager will be responsible for the seamless and flawless execution of projects in collaboration with technical, operational, and project managers. This role is expected to be both client and internal-facing. The ability to multi-task, perform under deadlines, and deliver the highest quality work is absolutely key to success in this position.

Manage and oversee the departmental activities in Microbiology including overseeing team supervisors to ensure all areas related to testing such as scheduling, preparedness for testing, the conduct of testing activities, and reporting are done efficiently and effectively
Serve as a technical expert in the areas of Microbiology, providing advice and leadership as needed to each department
Develop, implement, and maintain systems to ensure that SGS clients receive top-notch customer service from the Microbiology department
Ensure that all client requests for Microbiology information or quotes (or information regarding any of SGS's other services) are met in a timely and effective manner
Devise, conduct and/or manage all studies related to Microbiology
Responsible for performance and/or management of routine large molecule and microbiological testing requested by clients, as well as specific advanced or specialized studies requested by clients
Maintain thorough knowledge and understanding of all SOPs pertaining to the laboratory
Maintain thorough knowledge and understanding of GMP/GLP and ISO requirements as these pertain to work performed in the laboratory
Participate in departmental and/or company-wide projects designed to improve the nature of SGS client services
pertaining to the conduct of a given test or group of tests are met in a timely and effective manner
Ensure that all Analysts working in the Microbiology Services laboratory have the resources required to complete their studies successfully

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Bachelor's degree in Biochemistry, Analytical Chemistry, Microbiology, Chemical Engineering, Biology, or related sciences
10+ years of experience in a regulated, commercial Microbiology lab environment
5+ years of supervisory experience OR equivalent combination of education and experience

Our Benefits

We care about your total well-being and will support you with the following, subject to your location and role.

Health: Medical, dental and vision insurance, life insurance, employee wellness programs
Wealth: Competitive pay, 401(k) with company match (immediate vesting upon enrollment), employee referral program, annual bonus target
Happiness:

Professional Growth: Online training courses, virtual and classroom development experiences, tuition reimbursement program
Work-Life Balance: Paid-time off (vacation, sick, company holidays, floating holidays, volunteer time)

SGS is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and as such we recruit, hire, train, and promote persons in all job classifications without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetics, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristics protected by law.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodations. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required.

This job description should not be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements, but a general description of the job. Nothing contained herein restricts the company’s rights to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

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