We are looking for “Microbiology Team Leader" (only local candidates will be considered) with the requirements below: 

Key Responsibilities:

• Management and coordination of the Microbiology Department,
• Preparation of work plans for the microbiology team, task allocation, and ensuring follow-up of processes,
• Ensuring intra-team coordination in microbiology workflows and providing necessary technical guidance,
• Contributing to product quality by ensuring the execution of the following Microbiology Department activities in line with current guidelines:
• Preparation of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) in accordance with current guidelines,
• Microbiological environmental monitoring of production areas,
• Microbiological monitoring of water systems,
• Development and implementation of microbiological analysis methods for starting materials and finished products,
• Microorganism identification tests,
• Monitoring calibration processes of laboratory equipment,
• Microbiological validation tests required for Product Quality Assurance,
• Preparation, storage, and tracking of microorganism reference cultures,
• Preparation and control of media and solutions used in the laboratory,
• Monitoring and control of laboratory consumables.

Additional requirements:

• Graduated from a university Biology program,
• Preferably at least 5 years of experience in a Microbiology Laboratory within the pharmaceutical industry
• Able to combine technical expertise with team leadership; capable of providing technical guidance to team members, managing task follow-up, and ensuring coordination
• Possesses prioritization, decision-making, and coordination skills in environments involving multiple projects and stakeholders,
• Knowledgeable about the microbiology-related sections of pharmaceutical guidelines
• Proficient in English at a level sufficient to actively conduct discussions in reporting, guideline follow-up, and verbal communication,
• Inclined to work cross-functionally with Quality Assurance, Quality Control, Production, R&D, Regulatory Affairs, Technical Departments, and Purchasing teams,
• Able to think analytically while evaluating processes holistically; detail-oriented, results- and quality-focused,
• Possesses planning, budgeting, coordination, analysis, and reporting skills related to purchasing activities.

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