QC Microbiology Manager
Merz Aesthetics
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Dessau-Roßlau • 🇩🇪 Germany
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Mid-LevelSenior
About the role
- Responsible for the strategic leadership and management of microbiological activities in Dessau
- Environmental monitoring and outsourced microbiological product testing
- Internalization of microbiological testing
- Responsible for the day-to-day operations of microbiological activities and compliance with QC activities
- Lead the microbiology department to establish a QC laboratory
- Develop, improve and maintain microbiological testing methods
- Identify and oversee initiatives for operational excellence in microbiological test procedures
- Lead product testing, environmental monitoring and water testing
- Manage external providers for microbiological testing
- Ensure a safe working environment in the laboratory.
Requirements
- BS/BA in a natural science or related field
- B.S. degree in Microbiology
- GLP/GMP experience required
- Minimum 5 years of experience in a pharmaceutical or medical device laboratory
- Professional experience leading a microbiology laboratory in the pharmaceutical or related industry
- In-depth knowledge of microbiology
- Experience applying various microbiological techniques for product testing (bioburden, endotoxin and sterility testing) and for environmental monitoring (water, air and surface monitoring)
- Strong technical knowledge in a GMP environment
- Solid knowledge of quality systems and regulatory requirements, including 21 CFR Part 11/820 and EU GMP Annex 1, relevant USP/EP methods, ICH, ISO 14644, ISO 14698, GLP
- Experience with laboratory equipment IQ/OQ/PQ
- Fluent English, written and spoken
- MS Office products (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)
- Proficiency in word processing, spreadsheets, databases and statistical analysis
- Preparation of test protocols and reports, operational documentation and procedures.
Benefits
- People first: An open working culture with flat hierarchies and short decision-making paths.
- Family & work: Company-run childcare at our locations.
- Balanced work-life harmony: Flexible working models, flexitime and trust-based working hours.
- Professional development: Regular development talks and a wide range of management and technical training.
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard skills
microbiological testing methodsbioburden testingendotoxin testingsterility testingenvironmental monitoringwater testingGMP knowledgelaboratory equipment IQ/OQ/PQstatistical analysisquality systems
Soft skills
strategic leadershipmanagementoperational excellencecommunicationteam leadershipproblem-solvingorganizational skillsattention to detailcollaborationsafety awareness
Certifications
BS/BA in natural scienceB.S. degree in MicrobiologyGLP certificationGMP certification