About the job

Microbiology Laboratory Supervisor on our Rotating Days & Evening Shift

We have an exciting opportunity for a proactive and experienced Microbiology Laboratory Supervisor on our Rotating Days & Evening Shift to lead our microbiology team in supporting product quality, regulatory compliance, and batch release activities within a regulated manufacturing environment. This is an excellent opportunity for a microbiology professional with strong leadership capabilities, a passion for quality and continuous improvement, and a commitment to developing high-performing teams. In this role, you will be involved:

Team LeadershipLead, coach, and develop a team of Microbiology Technicians.
Manage laboratory resources, scheduling, and workload priorities.
Support recruitment, onboarding, training, and performance management.
Laboratory OperationsOversee microbiological testing for batch release, environmental monitoring, raw materials, and finished products.
Review and approve laboratory documentation, data, and test results.
Ensure testing activities are completed accurately and on time.
Quality & ComplianceEnsure compliance with GMP, GLP, quality systems, and regulatory requirements.
Support internal and external audits and maintain inspection readiness.
Lead laboratory investigations, root cause analysis, and corrective actions.
Maintain and improve laboratory SOPs, test methods, and documentation.
Continuous ImprovementDrive improvements in laboratory processes, microbiological control programmes, and testing efficiency.
Support equipment validation, test method transfers, and laboratory projects.
Analyse microbiological trends and communicate key metrics to site leadership.
Health & SafetyChampion a strong culture of safety, compliance, and good laboratory practices.
Ensure adherence to all Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) requirements and laboratory procedures.
Education & ExperienceDegree in Microbiology is an advantage or a General Science discipline
A minimum of 18months to 2yrs people management exp
Experience working in a microbiology laboratory within a regulated environment is essential for this role
Key SkillsStrong understanding of GMP, quality systems, and microbiological testing techniques.
Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
Experience in the food, pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or medical device industry.
Knowledge of FDA requirements and laboratory information management systems (LIMS).

Hours of Work for Rotating each week Days/Evening ShiftDays - Monday to Thursday - 8am to 4pm, Friday - 8am to 2pmEvenings - Monday to Thursday 4pm to Midnight, Friday - 2pm to 8pm

Responsibilities

About the job

Microbiology Laboratory Supervisor on our Rotating Days & Evening Shift

Team LeadershipLead, coach, and develop a team of Microbiology Technicians.
Manage laboratory resources, scheduling, and workload priorities.
Support recruitment, onboarding, training, and performance management.
Laboratory OperationsOversee microbiological testing for batch release, environmental monitoring, raw materials, and finished products.
Review and approve laboratory documentation, data, and test results.
Ensure testing activities are completed accurately and on time.
Quality & ComplianceEnsure compliance with GMP, GLP, quality systems, and regulatory requirements.
Support internal and external audits and maintain inspection readiness.
Lead laboratory investigations, root cause analysis, and corrective actions.
Maintain and improve laboratory SOPs, test methods, and documentation.
Continuous ImprovementDrive improvements in laboratory processes, microbiological control programmes, and testing efficiency.
Support equipment validation, test method transfers, and laboratory projects.
Analyse microbiological trends and communicate key metrics to site leadership.
Health & SafetyChampion a strong culture of safety, compliance, and good laboratory practices.
Ensure adherence to all Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) requirements and laboratory procedures.
Education & ExperienceDegree in Microbiology is an advantage or a General Science discipline
A minimum of 18months to 2yrs people management exp
Experience working in a microbiology laboratory within a regulated environment is essential for this role
Key SkillsStrong understanding of GMP, quality systems, and microbiological testing techniques.
Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
Experience in the food, pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or medical device industry.
Knowledge of FDA requirements and laboratory information management systems (LIMS).

Hours of Work for Rotating each week Days/Evening ShiftDays - Monday to Thursday - 8am to 4pm, Friday - 8am to 2pmEvenings - Monday to Thursday 4pm to Midnight, Friday - 2pm to 8pm