Lead GMP QC microbiology in Vancouver as a Senior Manager, applying contamination control and environmental monitoring expertise in-office. Support biological drug substance manufacturing and external partners. This full time, permanent leadership role oversees QC Microbiology at a clinical manufacturing facility.
You will shape microbiology strategies across contamination control, microbial methods, utilities monitoring, and risk-based testing. The position also supports CMOs, CTLs, and collaborators while mentoring the team.
Key Responsibilities: Lead QC Microbiology operations and provide strategic technical direction Develop contamination control and microbiological method strategies Oversee bioburden, endotoxin, identification, and environmental monitoring Lead investigations, deviations,
OOS results, and excursions Ensure accurate GMP-compliant data packages and ALCOA++ integrity Requirements: ~12+ years of hands-on QC microbiology experience ~ Bachelor’s degree in Microbiology or related life sciences ~ Experience leading, mentoring, or developing scientists ~ Experience overseeing external laboratories, CMOs, or testing partners ~ Ability to balance strategy with hands-on technical engagement Bring GMP microbiology leadership, contamination control expertise, and scientific judgment to Vancouver clinical manufacturing operations.