Senior Manager, QC Microbiology

The role

You will lead GMP QC-Micro operations at a biological Drug Substance clinical manufacturing facility and support external partners. You will take ownership of the site's Contamination Control Program and provide technical expertise in microbial methods, environmental monitoring, and contamination investigations.

What you will do

• Leading the QC Microbiology function and providing strategic and technical direction
• Building, coaching, and developing a high-performing QC Microbiology team
• Shaping QC Microbiology strategy including contamination control, environmental monitoring, and utilities monitoring
• Providing leadership and oversight of internal QC Microbiology operations
• Setting priorities and coordinating QC Microbiology resources across internal and external operations
• Leading troubleshooting and investigations related to microbiological assays, deviations, and OOS results
• Providing technical and strategic SME leadership for GMP cell banking and adventitious agent testing
• Ensuring internal and external QC Microbiology data packages are compliant with GMP and ALCOA++ principles
• Partnering cross-functionally with QA, Analytical Development, Manufacturing Operations, and CMC
• Contributing to broader QC and CMC planning by identifying microbiology risks and capability needs

Required qualifications

• 14+ years of hands-on QC microbiology experience in a regulated GMP setting
• Bachelor’s degree in Microbiology or a related life sciences field
• Experience providing strategic and technical leadership across microbial methods, environmental monitoring, utilities monitoring, contamination control, and microbiological investigations
• Demonstrated experience leading, mentoring, or developing scientists or analysts
• Experience working with external laboratories, CMOs, or other testing partners

Benefits

• Equity
• Annual bonus dependent on team and company performance
• 6% (non-match) RRSP contribution
• CAD $1,500 annual Active Lifestyle Allowance
• Annual vacation
• Professional development opportunities
• Comprehensive health benefits
• Scientific and technical mentorship

Before you apply

• Please submit your application through our website and refer to Job ID 23334 in your cover letter
• Only selected candidates will be contacted for an interview

About the company

AbCellera is a clinical-stage biotechnology company focused on discovering and developing antibody-based medicines in endocrinology, women’s health, immunology, and oncology.