Senior Micobiology Manager

SENIOR MICROBIOLOGY MANAGER | HERTFORDSHIRE | Competitive Salary

An exciting clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company are currently recruiting for a Senior Microbiology Manager to join the team based in the Hertfordshire area on a permanent basis.

Reporting to the Senior Director QC & Microbiology, the core function of the role will be to lead a team of Microbiologists covering a 7 day operation.

You would be responsible for the efficient provision of QC microbiology services to production and other internal / external customers.

Key responsibilities include:

• Ensuring adherence to Health & Safety policies and procedures


• Managing a team of Microbiologists, carrying out performance assessments, improvement and development plans


• Establishing SMART objectives for team members


• Managing the QC schedule, ensuring timely delivery of results


• Managing workload and capacity for the team


• Ensuring adequate training levels within the team


• Collation and presentation of team metrics and data


• Development and implementing continuous improvement projects using LEAN


• Coordination of shift activities with production counterparts


• Looking after the wellbeing of the team

To be considered for the role candidates must have a BSc/MSc in a Life Sciences / Microbiology-related field, along with significant experience working in a microbiology laboratory and a detailed understanding of aseptic technique and practices.

Strong leadership experience is essential, along with regulatory / inspection involvement.



In order to apply for this role please forward your CV to melissa@blackfieldassociates.com or call Melissa on +44 (0) 2392 322 306 for further details.

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