QC Microbiology Lead

We are looking for an experienced, hands‑on QC Microbiology Lead – someone who wants to own a program end‑to‑end – from hands‑on testing and troubleshooting to guiding the team around you. This is a primarily bench‑based role; you will be in the lab daily, running and troubleshooting assays alongside your team rather than managing from a distance. You will bring deep technical expertise and a strong in‑lab presence across microbial methods, EM programs, utilities monitoring, and contamination investigations, while also supporting broader QC functions such as stability, sample management, raw materials testing, and analytical assays including UPLC, ELISA, or spectrophotometry.

Responsibilities

Providing daily in‑lab mentorship to the QC team, fostering strong technique, aseptic practices, and microbiological best practices

Leading all Microbiology operations, including bioburden, endotoxin, microbial , growth promotion, EM sampling, water testing, and trending

Troubleshooting microbiological assays, contamination events, and EM deviations, ensuring timely and compliant resolution

Ensuring microbiology labs and adjacent QC spaces remain inspection‑ready, including GMP housekeeping and equipment readiness

Coordinating stability pulls, sample preparation, testing, and data tracking across QC programs

Overseeing sample receipt, chain‑of‑custody, aliquoting, storage conditions, and distribution workflows

Supporting routine sampling, testing, and trending of Utilities (WFI, clean steam, compressed gases) with appropriate documentation

Reviewing micro data packages, protocols, reports, and testing documentation for accuracy and adherence to ALCOA++ principles

Collaborating with Analytical Development, Quality Assurance, Materials, and Manufacturing teammates to ensure smooth operational flow and timely release/testing

Qualifications

You bring deep, hands‑on microbiology experience in a regulated (GMP) QC environment, and are confident in leading microbial methods, EM programs, utilities monitoring, and contamination troubleshooting

You have experience mentoring or leading team members working within microbiology labs or cleanroom/controlled environments

You have 10+ years of hands‑on QC microbiology experience in a GMP setting, in addition to a Bachelor’s degree in Microbiology or a related life sciences field

You communicate clearly, collaborate well, and maintain calm, structured decision‑making under pressure

You demonstrate strong ownership, accountability, and a solutions‑focused mindset when supporting analysts or resolving micro‑related issues

You are organized, detail‑oriented, and committed to inspection readiness and data integrity

You thrive in an environment requiring in‑lab leadership, cross‑functional coordination, and prioritization of operational needs

You have experience with stability programs, sample management workflows, and raw materials testing coordination

You are familiar with analytical assays such as UPLC, ELISA, or spectrophotometry (desirable)

Benefits
AbCellera’s hiring range for this role is CAD $105,600 – $132,000 annually, commensurate with your education and job‑related knowledge, skills, and experience. In addition to base salary, we offer equity, an annual bonus dependent on team and company performance, and a 6% (non‑match) RRSP contribution. You will have a CAD $1,500 annual Active Lifestyle Allowance, annual vacation, professional development opportunities, and comprehensive health benefits.

Scientific and technical mentorship is a priority. And you’ll find a strong sense of community and connections across AbCellera through our work, clubs, and socials.

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