Quality Control Microbiology Supervisor at GSK

Upper Merion Township, Pennsylvania, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

02 Jan, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

05 Oct, 25

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Microbiology, Quality Control, GxP Regulations, Leadership, Interpersonal Skills, Communication Skills, Teamwork, Analytical Methods, Problem Solving, Continuous Improvement, Training, Regulatory Compliance, Laboratory Operations, Performance Management, SOP Development, Recruitment

Industry

Pharmaceutical Manufacturing

Description

Business Introduction: We manufacture and supply reliable, high-quality medicines and vaccines to meet patients’ needs and drive our performance. Our network of 37 medicines and vaccines manufacturing sites delivered 1.7 billion packs of medicines and 409 million vaccine doses in 2024 to help make a positive impact on the health of millions of people. Our supply chain is not just core to our operations; it’s vital to bringing our innovations to patients as quickly, efficiently and effectively as possible. Technology is transforming how we manufacture medicines and vaccines, enabling us to increase the speed, quality and scale of product supply. We need the very best minds and capability to help us on our journey to make more complex products, harnessing the power of smart manufacturing technologies including robotics, digital solutions and artificial intelligence to deliver for patients. Are you interested in working with cutting-edge laboratory technology to improve quality and accelerate regulatory compliance? If so, this Quality Control Supervisor role could be an exciting opportunity to explore. As Quality Control Microbiology Supervisor, you will provide front line supervision to QC Scientists, who are responsible for raw material, utility, in-process, and BDS testing which will also include weekends. Serves as a leader outside of their immediate role in regard to testing and system optimization, driving continuous improvement, and participating in cross functional and cross business collaboration and teamwork. This role will provide YOU the opportunity to lead key activities to progress YOUR career, these responsibilities include some of the following: Accountable for microbiology testing related to utility, environmental monitoring, in-process, BDS, and raw material samples being performed on time and right first time. Includes scheduling and assurance of compliance to internal procedures and standards and external regulatory standards. Ensures laboratory personnel are qualified through proper training on appropriate departmental and site SOPs, training modules, GMPs, regulations, etc. Establishes laboratory team objectives, testing priorities, and coordinates laboratory resources to align with objectives and continuous improvement initiatives. Leads the recruitment, interviewing, and hiring process for laboratory staff. Facilitates performance management and supports the development objectives of your team. Reviews and approves investigations, change controls, protocols, and validation reports. Writes, updates, reviews, and approves Laboratory Standard Operating Procedures, Analytical Methods and Specifications and troubleshoots laboratory test problems. May serve as point of contact for internal and external customers for testing. Utilizes GPS tools and processes to continuously improve efficiency and assist with problem solving. Responsible for ensuring laboratories are operated in a state of control with regards to current LSOP’s, GMP’s and regulations and may serve as SME for internal and external regulatory audits and inspections. This role will be required to work a shift that includes Saturday and Sunday. Why you? Basic Qualifications: We are looking for professionals with these required skills to achieve our goals: Bachelors in biology/microbiology or related science 5+ years' experience in a GxP regulated laboratory environment 5+ years’ experience in Microbiology 2+ years of supervisory experience Preferred Qualifications: If you have the following characteristics, it would be a plus: M.S. in Biology/Microbiology or related science Demonstrated supervisory and leadership skills Strong interpersonal and leadership skills. Solid team player able to function within team-based organization. Strong verbal and written communication skills. Able to interact with peers, subordinate and senior personnel in multidisciplinary environment including engineering, facility operations, validation, production and QA. Able to prioritize and decide appropriate course of actions. Effective at implementing decisions Fully versed in GMP's, NIH, ICH Guidelines, FDA and other regulatory agency requirements for validation and operations of analytical and stability functions. This role may be required to work a shift that includes Saturday and Sunday. #LI-GSK Please visit GSK US Benefits Summary to learn more about the comprehensive benefits program GSK offers US employees. Why GSK? Uniting science, technology and talent to get ahead of disease together. GSK is a global biopharma company with a purpose to unite science, technology and talent to get ahead of disease together. We aim to positively impact the health of 2.5 billion people by the end of the decade, as a successful, growing company where people can thrive. We get ahead of disease by preventing and treating it with innovation in specialty medicines and vaccines. We focus on four therapeutic areas: respiratory, immunology and inflammation; oncology; HIV; and infectious diseases – to impact health at scale. People and patients around the world count on the medicines and vaccines we make, so we’re committed to creating an environment where our people can thrive and focus on what matters most. Our culture of being ambitious for patients, accountable for impact and doing the right thing is the foundation for how, together, we deliver for patients, shareholders and our people. If you require an accommodation or other assistance to apply for a job at GSK, please contact the GSK Service Centre at 1-877-694-7547 (US Toll Free) or +1 801 567 5155 (outside US). GSK is an Equal Opportunity Employer. This ensures that all qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), military service or any basis prohibited under federal, state or local law. Important notice to Employment businesses/ Agencies GSK does not accept referrals from employment businesses and/or employment agencies in respect of the vacancies posted on this site. All employment businesses/agencies are required to contact GSK's commercial and general procurement/human resources department to obtain prior written authorization before referring any candidates to GSK. The obtaining of prior written authorization is a condition precedent to any agreement (verbal or written) between the employment business/ agency and GSK. 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For more information, please visit the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) website at https://openpaymentsdata.cms.gov/ We are a global biopharma company with a special purpose – to unite science, technology and talent to get ahead of disease together – so we can positively impact the health of billions of people and deliver stronger, more sustainable shareholder returns – as an organisation where people can thrive. Getting ahead means preventing disease as well as treating it, and we aim to impact the health of 2.5 billion people around the world in the next 10 years. Our success absolutely depends on our people. While getting ahead of disease together is about our ambition for patients and shareholders, it’s also about making GSK a place where people can thrive. We want GSK to be a place where people feel inspired, encouraged and challenged to be the best they can be. A place where they can be themselves – feeling welcome, valued and included. Where they can keep growing and look after their wellbeing. So, if you share our ambition, join us at this exciting moment in our journey to get Ahead Together. Find out more on our career site.

Responsibilities

As a Quality Control Microbiology Supervisor, you will supervise QC Scientists responsible for microbiology testing and ensure compliance with internal and external standards. You will also lead recruitment, performance management, and continuous improvement initiatives within the laboratory.