Microbiology Manager

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Quality Control Manager Job Description

The QC Microbiology Manager – Facility Control oversees the quality control microbiologists and technicians who perform environmental monitoring, critical utilities testing, and client-specific in-process microbiology testing in support of aseptic manufacturing. This role ensures the integrity and safety of the manufacturing environment.

• Oversee technicians performing environmental monitoring and critical utility monitoring.
• Review microbiology test results to ensure accuracy and compliance.
• Monitor facility and personnel performance regarding contamination control.
• Investigate environmental and utility out of trend/out of specification results.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Life Sciences (Microbiology degree preferred) or a related field.
• Minimum of 10-15+ years of related work experience.
• At least 4 years of prior management or leadership experience.
• 5 years of experience in a sterile manufacturing environment.
• Thorough understanding of cGMP, FDA guidelines, and multinational regulatory standards.
• Knowledge of Quality Control, Contamination Control, and Microbiology principles in pharma, biopharma, and/or biotech manufacturing.
• Experience in aseptic manufacturing of regulated products.
• Proficient computer skills in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.

This position is located at the Butterworth Site. The work environment includes state-of-the-art facilities dedicated to maintaining the highest standards in manufacturing safety and quality. Employees enjoy a comprehensive benefits package starting from day one, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and disability benefits. The company also offers a 401(k) program with immediate vesting, generous off-shift premiums, and paid volunteer time.

Full-time employees accrue up to 104 hours of paid time off annually, alongside wellness time off and paid holidays. The compensation is competitive and based on experience.

• BENEFITS starting day 1:
  Medical, prescription, dental, vision, life insurance, and disability benefits are available to you and your family on your first day of work, with the company paying a portion of the cost!
• Once eligible for the 401(k) program, all your contributions are immediately 100% vested, and you are immediately vested in GRAM contributions as well.
• We also offer generous off-shift premiums!
• Paid VOLUNTEERISM starting day 1: GRAM encourages giving back to our community by offering 16 hours of paid volunteer time per calendar year!
• PAID TIME OFF:
  You choose how to use this time for your vacation, sick, or mental health needs!
• PTO:
  Full-time employees accrue up to 104 hours of paid time off per calendar year, with this amount being prorated your first year.
• WELLNESS TIME OFF (WTO):
  In addition to PTO, employees earn 1 hour of wellness time off for every 30 hours worked, to use how you choose.
• PAID HOLIDAYS:
  We offer 10 paid holidays per calendar year with immediate eligibility!
• PAY:
  Depends on Experience and is discussed during the interview process.

This is a Permanent position based out of Grand Rapids, MI.

The pay range for this position is $100000.00 - $140000.00/yr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

This is a fully onsite position in Grand Rapids,MI.

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 21, 2026.

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