About this role
Job title: QC Manager, Microbiology
About the Role We are seeking a highly motivated Quality Control Manager (Microbiology) to join our team and play a key role in establishing and operating a state-of-the-art QC laboratory at our new Singapore site. This position will support the successful start-up of the Modulus Facility and ensure compliance with global quality standards. You will help enable robust microbiology testing for vaccines and biologicals while advancing a culture of operational excellence.
What You'll Do
- Lead and manage the day-to-day operations of the Microbiology team, ensuring performance and compliance with cGMP, HSE, and regulatory requirements
- Drive consistent planning, execution, and improvement of microbiological testing activities including bioburden, endotoxin, environmental monitoring, and water testing
- Provide strong leadership, coaching, and development to a team of QC analysts
- Ensure timely investigation and resolution of Out-of-Specification (OOS) results, deviations, and CAPAs
- Collaborate cross-functionally with Manufacturing, Quality Assurance, and Regulatory Affairs to support batch release and regulatory submissions
- Champion a culture of Operational Excellence and continuous improvement within the QC microbiology team
- Monitor and report on the team’s KPIs, ensuring targets for quality, safety, and productivity are met
- Ensure all laboratory equipment, methods, and systems are qualified, validated, and maintained in a state of compliance
- Support internal and external audits and regulatory inspections
What We're Looking For
- Degree in Microbiology or related field
- Proven experience leading QC microbiology teams in a cGMP environment
- Strong knowledge of microbiological testing methods (bioburden, endotoxin, environmental monitoring, water testing)
- Experience with OOS investigations, deviations, and CAPAs
- Ability to collaborate cross-functionally with Manufacturing, QA, and Regulatory Affairs
- Knowledge of regulatory requirements and quality systems
- Strong leadership, coaching, and people development skills
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and drive continuous improvement
- Familiarity with laboratory equipment qualification and validation processes
- Able to support internal and external audits and regulatory inspections