In addition, this position provides leadership and training to microbiology staff, manages laboratory inventory and supplies, and collaborates closely with Quality Control, Quality Assurance, Manufacturing, Engineering, and Validation teams to support product release, stability testing, facility qualification projects, and continuous improvement initiatives. The ideal candidate will possess strong technical microbiology expertise, including environmental monitoring program qualification (EMPQ), contamination control strategies, and cleanroom operations, along with a thorough understanding of cGMPs, FDA regulations, EU GMP Annex 1, and ICH guidelines.