Your key duties and responsibilities:

As Team Lead, you will be responsible for the day-to-day operation of the microbiology laboratory while leading and developing a team of microbiology professionals. Key responsibilities include:

• Leading, coaching, and developing a team of 4-6 microbiology scientists and laboratory staff.
• Creating an engaging, collaborative, and high-performing team environment.
• Overseeing laboratory operations, resource planning, and testing schedules to ensure projects are delivered effectively.
• Acting as a microbiology subject matter expert, providing technical guidance across research and development activities.
• Supporting the design, development, validation, and continuous improvement of microbiological methods and models.
• Collaborating with multidisciplinary project teams to support product development, product claims, and scientific research.
• Driving problem-solving activities, laboratory investigations, CAPAs, and root cause analysis for atypical or out-of-specification results.
• Leading equipment qualification activities (IQ/OQ/PQ), calibration programs, and software validation support.
• Ensuring compliance with applicable quality standards, Good Laboratory Practice (GLP), GMP principles, and regulatory requirements.
• Representing the microbiology function during audits and cross-functional initiatives.
• Contributing to strategic laboratory projects, including future LIMS implementation and laboratory expansion initiatives.
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Skills & Experience:

• 5+ years of experience working in a microbiology laboratory environment within a regulated industry.
• Experience leading, supervising, coaching, or mentoring technical teams.
• Strong microbiology knowledge with the ability to guide scientists and provide technical direction.
• Excellent problem-solving and critical-thinking skills, with a natural curiosity and innovative mindset.
• Experience working within quality management systems and regulated laboratory environments.
• Strong written communication skills, including SOPs, protocols, investigations, and technical reports.
• The ability to collaborate effectively with stakeholders across multiple functions and translate complex scientific information into practical recommendations.
• Experience with method development and validation.
• Familiarity with laboratory information management systems (LIMS).
• Experience supporting audits and regulatory inspections.
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