Microbiology Manager in Chester

We are hiring a Microbiology Manager for a leading biopharmaceutical company to lead their QC Microbiology team of 15+. You will drive regulatory compliance, operational excellence, and continuous improvement within a cGMP environment, ensuring reliable delivery of microbiological testing.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the QC Microbiology team, managing workloads, training, and performance.
• Plan and coordinate lab schedules, resources, and projects to ensure efficient operations.
• Oversee investigations into OOS, OOT, OOE results, quality events, and change controls.
• Provide technical expertise in microbiological methods and support regulatory submissions and inspections.
• Maintain validated microbiological methods, monitor KPIs, and support audits to ensure GMP and EHS compliance.

Knowledge, Skills & Experience

• Hands-on experience in a cGMP-regulated microbiology lab (pharmaceutical/biopharmaceutical).
• In-depth knowledge of microbiological testing methods, including sterility, EM, endotoxin, and bioburden.
• Proven experience managing and developing laboratory teams.
• Strong problem-solving, communication, and organisational skills in a regulated environment.