QC Microbiological Laboratory Supervisor

Thermo Fisher Scientific seeks a QC Microbiological Laboratory Supervisor to lead microbiological quality control operations at its Ferentino facility. The role involves managing laboratory teams, ensuring regulatory compliance, overseeing pharmaceutical testing activities, and driving continuous improvement across microbiological QC functions.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop assigned microbiological QC laboratory team to execute compliant testing operations
• Oversee pharmaceutical testing from raw materials through finished product release and stability studies
• Coordinate laboratory investigations, deviations, and corrective/preventive actions for out-of-specification results
• Support audit readiness and manage interactions with regulatory authorities and clients
• Drive operational excellence and implement continuous improvement initiatives across laboratory functions

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Biology, Microbiology, Biochemistry, Pharmaceutical Chemistry, or related field
• Multiple years of microbiological quality control experience in pharmaceutical or biotechnology sectors
• At least 3 years managing laboratory operations, scheduling, and process improvement
• Strong knowledge of cGMP, FDA regulations, EU GMP, and ICH guidelines
• Proficiency with LIMS, eQMS, and Microsoft Office applications
• Expertise in data integrity principles, quality risk management, and root cause analysis
• Excellent technical writing and regulatory documentation skills