Microbiology Manager

Microbiology Manager (Langhorne, PA) - Act as Subject Matter Expert (SME) and lead coordinator for critical microbiological quality control projects, including Microbial Limit Testing (MLT), bioburden tests, bacterial endotoxin testing, sterility testing, Total Aerobic Microbial Count (TAMC), coliform detection, endotoxin challenge recovery evaluations, OOS/OOT investigations, and biological indicator performance verification testing; Lead in critical analysis of quantitative and qualitative microbiological testing of pharmaceutical drug products and raw materials in compliance with FDA/GMP, using aseptic processing techniques; Perform method validation on Bacterial Endotoxin Testing (BET) for raw materials, packaging materials and pharmaceutical finished drug products; Perform Microbial Limit and Bioburden tests using Vitek 2 analyzer; Execute EMPQ and gowning qualification programs in compliance with ISO-5/6/7/8; Conduct sterility testing within validated BioQuell Isolators under strict aseptic conditions to ensure product sterility assurance levels; Maintain the Quality Management System (QMS) within Master Control, ensuring compliance with 21 CFR Part 11 and regulatory audits; Lead investigations and root cause analyses of laboratory deviations and nonconformances, using CAPA; Supervise 5 Microbiologists.

Must have bachelor's degree in Biological Sciences, Biochemistry, or Microbiology plus 2 years experience in job offered. Require skills and working knowledge of BET, MLT/Bioburden Tests, ISO-5/6/7/8, EMPQ, method validation, QMS, OOS/OOT, Aseptic Processing.

Job location: Langhorne, PA. Submit résumé referencing job code VIJ002 to HR, Penn Life Sciences LLC, 38 Cabot Blvd E, Langhorne, PA 19047.

• 401(k) with company match
• Health, vision, and dental Insurance
• Childcare expense reimbursement
• Tuition reimbursement
• Annual bonus eligibility
• Annual merit increases
• Paid Time Off and Flexible Holidays