Eurofins

Global lab testing and analytics network

Microbiology Operations Manager / Supervisor

Regulatory & Quality (Life Sciences)Confirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeNorth Brunswick Township, NJ, USA

About the Job

Requirements

An MS or BS degree and a minimum of 10 years of hands-on experience in microbiology laboratory operations and people management.
Knowledge of microbiology laboratory equipment, including the safe use and disposal of organisms and hazardous microbiology laboratory waste.

Responsibilities

Oversee overall operations and activities in the Microbiology Laboratory and manage its personnel.
Plan and execute tests and laboratory activities in a timely manner, providing operational leadership and support.
Author, review, and approve technical reports, protocols, forms, nonconformance events, out-of-specification documentation, corrective and preventive actions, standard operating procedures, and other scientific documentation related to microbiology.
Provide final reports to clients, ensuring timely completion and delivery of test results and reports.
Train new and existing microbiologists as needed, including hands-on training for microbiology staff.
Ensure and maintain compliance in the Microbiology Laboratory.
Perform testing as needed by following required compendial test methods, protocols, standard operating procedures, and test methods.
Respond to customer and client requests and provide updates in a timely manner.
Evaluate resumes and interview potential employees; evaluate direct reports' performance and provide training, development, feedback, and performance improvement; make promotion or termination decisions as necessary.
Track and trend performance issues related to microbiology testing, documentation, and execution of tasks by laboratory personnel.
Oversee attendance, approve daily schedules, overtime, deliverables, and vacations for direct reports, and address operational concerns.
Participate in customer and regulatory audits as the department head and Microbiology subject matter expert.
Perform other functions as directed by senior management.

Job Description

Responsible for overall operations and activities in the Microbiology Laboratory and personnel.
Provides operational leadership and support through effective planning, execution to all tests and activities performed in the Microbiology Laboratory in a timely manner.
Author, review and approve technical reports, protocols, forms, NCE, OOS, CAPAs, SOPs and other relevant scientific documentation related to Microbiology.
Provides final reports to clients to ensure on time completion and delivery of test results and final reports.
Provides training to new and existing microbiologists as necessary.
Responsible for ensuring and maintaining compliance in Microbiology Laboratory
Perform testing by following all required compendial test methods, protocols, SOPs and test methods as necessary to support the laboratory operations as needed and perform hands on training to microbiology staff.
Knowledge of microbiology laboratory equipment, including the safe use and disposal of organisms and all hazardous microbiology laboratory waste.
Provide response to customer/client requests and updates in timely manner.
Evaluates resumes, interviews potential employees, evaluates the performance of all direct reports in microbiology laboratory by providing training, development, feedback, performance improvement and promote and/or termination as necessary.
Tracks and trends performance issues related to Microbiology testing, documentation and execution of tasks requested by Sr. Microbiologists, Microbiologists and all Microbiology laboratory personnel.
Oversees attendance, approves daily schedules, overtime, deliverables, vacations of direct reports and addresses any operational concerns.
Communicate effectively and professionally across all levels of personnel.
Supports and participates in customer and regulatory audits as necessary as department head and Microbiology SME.
Performs all other functions as necessary by senior management.

Qualifications

Education AND Experience::

MS or BS degree and minimum 10 years hands on experience in microbiology laboratory operations and people management.

Additional Information

Positions are full-time, working (Monday-Friday 8am-5pm), overtime as needed. Candidates currently living within commutable distance to North Brunswick Township, NJ are encouraged to apply.

Compensation: $95,000-105,000 depending on related experience and qualification.

Excellent full time benefits including

Comprehensive medical coverage, dental, and vision options
Life and disability insurance
401(k) with company match
Paid vacation and holidays

Eurofins USA BioPharma Services is a Disabled and Veteran Equal Employment Opportunity employer.

Compensation: 95000 to 105000 (USD) (YEARLY)

About the Company

Eurofins

Global lab testing and analytics network

Eurofins provides global laboratory testing and analytical services to verify the safety, authenticity, and quality of products across food, water, medicine, and the environment. It operates a network of more than 900 laboratories in over 60 countries, offering access to more than 200,000 analytical methods. Its product work involves running specialized tests—using chemistry, biology, and other scientific techniques—to confirm origin, composition, and compliance of samples, such as detecting wine fraud or contaminant presence. The company differentiates itself through its massive, distributed lab network and broad portfolio, enabling standardized testing at scale and fast turnaround across many industries, rather than relying on a single specialty or location. Its goal is to protect public health and safety by delivering accurate, comprehensive testing data and helping clients meet regulatory and quality requirements.

Company size: 10,001+
Company stage: IPO
Headquarters: Luxembourg
Founded: 1987

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