Microbiology & Environmental Monitoring (EM) Supervisor

About Jabil

At Jabil (NYSE: JBL), we are proud to be a trusted partner for the world's top brands, offering comprehensive engineering, supply chain, and manufacturing solutions. With 60 years of experience across industries and a vast network of over 100 sites worldwide, Jabil combines global reach with local expertise to deliver both scalable and customized solutions.

Our commitment extends beyond business success as we strive to build sustainable processes that minimize environmental impact and foster vibrant and diverse communities around the globe. How will you make an impact? The Microbiology & Environmental Monitoring (EM) Supervisor leads the site's microbiology laboratory and contamination control program for sterile and non-sterile pharmaceutical manufacturing.

The role ensures that cleanrooms, utilities, raw materials and products meet cGMP, FDA, EU GMP Annex 1 and USP requirements, and that microbial data is accurate, timely and inspection-ready. What will you do?

Environmental monitoring program: * Own the site EM program for classified areas (Grade A-D / ISO 5-8), including viable air, surface, personnel and non-viable particulate monitoring. * Define and maintain sampling plans, locations, frequencies and alert/action limits using risk assessment. * Lead trending of EM data and issue periodic EM reports with recommendations to Manufacturing and Quality. * Support the site Contamination Control Strategy (CCS) in line with EU GMP Annex 1. * Oversee cleanroom qualification and requalification support, including EM performance qualification after shutdowns.

Microbiology laboratory: * Manage testing of utilities (WFI, purified water, clean steam, compressed gases) for bioburden and endotoxin. * Oversee raw material, in-process and finished product testing: bioburden, microbial limits (USP <61>/<62>), sterility (USP <71>) and bacterial endotoxins (USP <85>). * Manage microbial identification, culture media qualification and growth promotion testing. * Lead method validation, method transfer and equipment qualification for the lab. * Evaluate and implement rapid microbiological methods where they add value.

Compliance and investigations: * Lead OOS, OOT and EM excursion investigations, including root cause analysis and CAPA. * Own deviations, change controls and CAPAs for the microbiology function. * Support aseptic process simulations (media fills) and disinfectant efficacy studies. * Act as subject matter expert during regulatory inspections and customer audits; respond to observations. * Write, review and approve SOPs, protocols and reports; ensure data integrity (ALCOA+).

Leadership: * Hire, train and develop supervisors, analysts and EM technicians; set objectives and run performance reviews. * Plan staffing and scheduling to meet testing and release timelines, including shift and weekend coverage. * Manage the lab budget, supplies and contract testing labs. * Train manufacturing staff on aseptic behavior, gowning and contamination control. * Partner with Production, Engineering, QA and Validation on contamination risks and continuous improvement.

How will you get here?

Required: * Bachelor's degree in Microbiology, Biology or a related life science. * 8+ years of pharmaceutical or biotech microbiology experience in a cGMP environment, including 3+ years managing people. * Hands-on experience running an Environmental Monitoring program for aseptic or sterile manufacturing. * Working knowledge of 21 CFR 210/211, EU GMP Annex 1, USP microbiology chapters and data integrity expectations. * Track record of leading OOS and excursion investigations to defensible root cause. * Direct experience with FDA or EMA inspections.

Preferre: * Master's or PhD in Microbiology. * Experience with rapid microbiological methods, MALDI-TOF identification or LIMS / EM data systems. * Experience with sterile injectables, biologics or cell and gene therapy. * Lean or Six Sigma training.

Skills: * Clear technical writing for investigations, reports and regulatory responses. * Ability to explain microbial risk to non-specialists and influence decisions. * Strong organization and prioritization under release deadlines. * Coaching style that builds capability and accountability in the team.

Working conditions: * Regular work in laboratory and classified cleanroom areas, which requires full aseptic gowning. * Exposure to microorganisms, disinfectants and laboratory chemicals under standard safety controls. * Occasional off-hours or weekend support for excursions, investigations or inspections. * Limited travel (under 10%) for training, conferences or supplier audits.

BENEFITS PACKAGE WITH JABIL Competitive base salary Medical, Dental, Prescription Drug, and Vision Insurance with HRA and HSA options 401K match Employee Stock Purchase Plan Paid Time Off Tuition Reimbursement Life, AD&DJBL TA - Job Requisition Process Status, and Disability Insurance Commuter Benefits Employee Assistance Program Pet Insurance Adoption Assistance Annual Merit Increases Community Volunteer Opportunity The pay range for this role is $81,400 - $146,500.

Job-related, non-discriminatory factors used to determine the actual offered rate include qualifications and experience, geographic location, education, external market data, and consideration of internal equity. As part of the total rewards package, Jabil offers benefits to enhance your health, wealth, and resilient self.

These include medical, dental, and vision insurance plans; paid time off; paid parental leave; company-paid holidays subject to change yearly; 401(k) retirement plan; and employee stock purchase plan.

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