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Description
Interim Microbiology Manager
Location: Albuquerque, NM
Job Type: Long-Term Contract (2–3 Months with Possible Extension)
Pay: Up to $76.00/hour
Schedule: Full-Time | 100% Onsite
Lead a Critical GMP Microbiology Operation
Our client is seeking an experienced Interim Microbiology Manager to provide immediate leadership for a GMP microbiology laboratory supporting a sterile drug product manufacturing facility in Albuquerque, New Mexico. This is an excellent opportunity for a seasoned microbiology leader who can step into a fast-paced environment, ensure regulatory compliance, and drive laboratory operations while supporting the search for a permanent manager.
Key Responsibilities
Lead the day-to-day operations of the GMP microbiology laboratory and supervise laboratory personnel.
Oversee environmental monitoring (EM) programs for sterile manufacturing areas.
Ensure timely execution and review of bioburden, endotoxin, and sterility testing.
Manage laboratory workload, staffing, testing priorities, and turnaround times.
Review and support deviations, OOS investigations, CAPAs, change controls, and root cause investigations.
Ensure compliance with cGMP, Good Documentation Practices (GDP), data integrity requirements, and company procedures.
Support internal and regulatory inspections while maintaining inspection readiness.
Partner closely with Quality, Manufacturing, Validation, and Engineering teams.
Identify compliance or operational gaps and implement effective corrective actions.
Ensure laboratory analysts are fully trained and qualified to perform assigned testing.
Required Qualifications
10+ years of pharmaceutical microbiology experience.
5+ years of leadership or laboratory management experience.
Strong experience managing a GMP microbiology laboratory.
Hands-on experience in sterile/aseptic pharmaceutical manufacturing.