About the role

  • QC Microbiology Manager at Merz Aesthetics overseeing microbiological activities including testing and compliance. Leading operational excellence initiatives in a dynamic health-focused environment.

Responsibilities

  • Strategic leadership of microbiological activities management in Dessau
  • Responsible for day-to-day microbiological activities and adherence to QC operations
  • Lead the microbiology department to establish a QC laboratory
  • Develop, refine and maintain microbiological test methods
  • Identify and complete initiatives for operational excellence
  • Lead product testing, environmental monitoring and water testing
  • Manage service providers for microbiological testing
  • Participate in internal/external audits, regulatory inspections and supplier audits
  • Ensure a safe laboratory working environment by applying and promoting safety measures

Requirements

  • BS/BA in a life science or related field
  • B.S. degree in Microbiology
  • GLP/GMP experience required
  • Minimum of 5 years’ experience in a pharmaceutical or medical device laboratory
  • Professional experience leading a microbiology laboratory in the pharmaceutical or related industry
  • In-depth knowledge of microbiology
  • Experience applying various microbiological techniques for product testing and environmental monitoring
  • Strong technical knowledge in a GMP environment
  • Solid knowledge of quality systems and regulatory requirements
  • Fluent written and spoken English
  • MS Office products (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)

Benefits

  • Open work culture with flat hierarchies
  • Company childcare facilities
  • Recognized as a "Top Employer" and "Great Place to Work"
  • Modern flexible working time models
  • Flexible working hours and trust-based working time
  • Mobile working
  • Generous vacation policies
  • Regular development reviews
  • Wide range of management and technical training, soft skills courses, e-learning, language courses and coaching

Job title

QC Microbiology Manager

Job type

Experience level

Mid levelSenior

Salary

Not specified

Degree requirement

Bachelor's Degree

Location requirements

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