Manager, Qc Microbiology, Third Shift, Sunday To Wednesday

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The Manager, QC Microbiology will support the 3rd shift, Sunday to Wednesday. They are responsible for supervising and overseeing the activities and personnel in the microbiology group as they perform routine EM (Environmental Monitoring) Sterility, Growth Promotion, plate reads, Endotoxin, Mycoplasma, and non-routine microbiological testing and activities to support Aseptic Process Simulations, In-process EM, EM Performance Qualifications, Gowning Qualifications, Aseptic Operator Qualifications, and contamination control activities in support of CAR T manufacturing operations. Trends data, prepare metrics, reviews documents, reviews procedures, protocols/reports, supports investigations, and works on CAPAs. The Manager may be required to be hands-on and perform lab tasks/testing as needed. The Manager performs responsibilities independently in accordance with the BMS’s policies, procedures, and state, federal, and local laws and ensures compliance with current Good Manufacturing Procedures (cGMP), USP, EU, and other regulatory guidelines/requirements at all times.

Responsibilities

• Mentor lab personnel as needed.
• Ensure employees assigned to tasks are properly trained.
• Support career development of direct reports.
• Write and review protocols and reports.
• Communicate with department and cross-functional management.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Foster a positive and inclusive work environment.
• Oversee personnel’s work schedule to ensure all assigned tasks are performed in a timely manner
• Complete performance evaluations and take additional action as needed.
• Utilize scientific principles to assist in troubleshooting and problem solving for deviations.
• Support special projects.
• Serve as author and/or technical reviewer of departmental SOPs and other technical documents.
• Ensure laboratories remain in an audit ready state.
• Perform data review and additional laboratory activities when needed.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Flexibility with working hours, ability to multi-task and work well under tight timelines.
• Strong problem-solving, troubleshooting skills, critical reasoning, and decision-making skills.
• Strong team spirit, work ethics, and accountability.
• Strong organization and time management skills.
• Advanced knowledge of current Good Manufacturing Procedures (cGMP), USP, EU and other global regulatory guidelines/requirements.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and escalate issues as required
• Ability to interact with regulatory agencies and internal auditors.
• Ability to interpret and write complex documents.
• Advanced knowledge/experience with MS Word, Outlook, Excel, MS PowerPoint, Visio, LIMS.
• Advanced written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Advanced understanding of data integrity and good documentation practices.
• Able to develop and motivate others; delegate and solve routine problems.
• Ability to gown and maintain an aseptic work environment.

Requirements:

• 7 years of Microbiology work experience
• Minimum of 1 year of people management experience
• Bachelor’s degree
• QC Microbiology/EM experience
• An equivalent combination of experience/education is acceptable.

Preferred Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Microbiology
• 7years of Microbiology work experience, preferably in a Quality Control Microbiology or Environmental Monitoring team in a pharmaceutical manufacturing environment with cGMP requirements.
• Experience with Aseptic Process Simulations, EM Performance Qualifications, Gowning Qualifications, and contamination control activities
• Cell and gene therapy experience

Working Conditions

• This position may require working within controlled environments with defined gowning requirements.
• This position requires working around magnetic fields and radio frequencies.
• This position requires additional gowning/PPE to work in manufacturing, warehouse, and laboratory environments.
• This position requires concentrating, analytical thinking, working under tight timelines, decision-making, and adapting to change.
• This position may include standing, bending, reaching, kneeling, balancing, pushing, pulling, lifting, or carrying (not more than 25lbs).

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On-site Protocol
Physical presence at the BMS worksite or physical presence in the field is a necessary job function of this role, which the Company deems critical to collaboration, innovation, productivity, employee well-being and engagement, and it enhances the Company culture.

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