Microbiology Supervisor, Quality Control Critical Systems

About the role

Simtra BioPharma Solutions (Simtra) is a world-class Contract Development Manufacturing Organization, partnering with pharmaceutical and biotech companies to bring their sterile injectable products to market. With facilities in Bloomington, Indiana, US and Halle/Westfalen, Germany, we offer a wide range of delivery systems including pre-filled syringes, liquid/lyophilized vials, diluents for reconstitution, powder-filled vials and sterile crystallization.

Our product types include biologics and small molecules, cytotoxics, highly potent compounds, diluents for reconstitution and vaccines - which are all directly injected into patients worldwide. As such, there is a strong emphasis on quality and continuous improvement at Simtra. We hold ourselves to the highest quality and regulatory standards.

While our primary focus is cGMP manufacturing, we offer many support services including formulation and development, lyophilization optimization, global regulatory support and secondary packaging. Our teams are driven to help clients scale, innovate and bring life-changing medicines to patients worldwide.

This role

The Microbiology Supervisor leads the daily operations of a Microbiology functional department or quality system. The supervisor serves as the leader of their respective area, and is a critical member of the Microbiology leadership team.

The responsibilities

• Acts as the Supervisor for their respective sub-department.
• Provides guidance, support, direction and leadership to Quality Technicians and Quality Lab Associates through positive interactions with all personnel during daily operations.
• Prioritizes workloads and assigns duties/shift requirements based on company needs.
• Interviews, hires, coaches, and develops staff. Conducts annual performance reviews for all direct reports. Assist in setting performance objectives and development plans.
• Sets local departmental policy and goals, and implement plans and systems to meet those goals.
• Participates in the Microbiology leadership team to build systems and set goals and policy for the Microbiology department.
• Participates in audits and as part of cross-functional teams with other Baxter departments and facilities as the
• SME (Subject Matter Expert) of the department supervised.
• Writes and reviews investigations for out of level results, and other microbiology related investigations as appropriate.
• Performs statistical analysis of data and evaluates the area supervised for microbiological trends and responds appropriately.

The requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a physical science required, preferably in Microbiology.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in Quality
• Previous leadership experience preferred.
• Computer proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook and the ability to use enterprise software (examples include: JDE, BPLM, Pilgrim, Trackwise, etc.)

Physical / Safety Requirements

• Must be able to gown qualify for Grade A/B area.
• The position sometimes requires extended periods of standing.
• Must be able to wear applicable Personal Protective Equipment.
• Position may require handling laboratory chemicals.
• Duties may require overtime work, including nights and weekends
• Use of hands and fingers to manipulate office equipment is required

In return, you'll be eligible for[1]

• Day One Benefits
• Medical & Dental Coverage
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Life and AD&D Insurance
• Supplemental Life Insurance
• Spouse Life Insurance
• Child Life Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with Company Match
• Time Off Program
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Parental Leave and more
• Adoption Reimbursement Program
• Education Assistance Program
• Employee Assistance Program
• Community and Volunteer Service Program
• Employee Ownership Plan
• Additional Benefits
• Short and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Voluntary Insurance Benefits
• Vision Coverage
• Accident
• Critical Illness
• Hospital Indemnity Insurance
• Identity Theft Protection
• Legal and more
• Onsite Campus Amenities
• Workout Facility
• Cafeteria
• Credit Union

[1] Current benefit offerings are in effect through 12/31/26