Pave Talent
Microbiology Team Lead - Pharmaceutical/Cosmetics
Pave Talent, Bowling Green, Ohio, us, 43403
? Ready to lead breakthrough microbiology initiatives while advancing your technical expertise? Join a dynamic team where your leadership directly impacts product safety and regulatory compliance!
The Opportunity
Our client is an established mid-size pharmaceutical and cosmetics manufacturer in Ohio known for their collaborative, innovation-driven, and quality-first culture. This facility specializes in FDA OTC drugs, EPA-registered disinfectants, and cosmetic formulations with state-of-the-art laboratory capabilities. As Microbiology Team Lead, you'll drive both technical excellence and team development while ensuring 100% regulatory compliance across diverse product portfolios. This hybrid leadership role combines hands-on laboratory expertise with strategic oversight of critical quality control operations.
What You'll Accomplish Lead cross-functional microbiology initiatives supporting OTC efficacy studies, disinfectant testing, and preservative challenge protocols Mentor and develop laboratory analysts while personally conducting complex microbiological investigations and root cause analyses Drive compliance excellence through validation protocol development, FDA audit support, and cGMP/GLP standard implementation Execute critical testing including USP preservative efficacy, antimicrobial effectiveness, and environmental monitoring programs Partner with manufacturing teams to implement contamination prevention strategies and process improvements Maintain cryopreserved cultures, prepare specialized media, and perform advanced microbial identification using validated methods
Required Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Microbiology, Biology, or related scientific field 5+ years Quality Control Microbiology experience in pharmaceutical, cosmetic, or regulated industries 3+ years hands-on microbiology experience in manufacturing environments Expertise in aseptic technique, microbial enumeration, and identification methods Strong knowledge of FDA, EPA, and regulatory guidelines Proven ability to write and execute microbiological method validations
Preferred Qualifications Advanced degree in microbiology or related field Experience with hygienic manufacturing practices and contamination root cause analysis Direct FDA audit experience with OTC drug products Enjoys mentoring technical teams
Why You'll Love This Role
Market competitive salary plus performance bonuses, comprehensive benefits from Day 1, and excellent work-life balance in a supportive team environment. This growing company offers clear advancement paths with opportunities to shape laboratory operations and mentor the next generation of microbiologists. The close-knit scientific team values innovation, continuous learning, and celebrates both individual achievements and collaborative successes. You'll work in modern facilities with cutting-edge equipment while building expertise across multiple regulated product categories.
Ready to make an impact? Apply via LinkedIn and Pave Talent will contact qualified candidates. Confidential search - your application is fully private. Apply now!
The Opportunity
Our client is an established mid-size pharmaceutical and cosmetics manufacturer in Ohio known for their collaborative, innovation-driven, and quality-first culture. This facility specializes in FDA OTC drugs, EPA-registered disinfectants, and cosmetic formulations with state-of-the-art laboratory capabilities. As Microbiology Team Lead, you'll drive both technical excellence and team development while ensuring 100% regulatory compliance across diverse product portfolios. This hybrid leadership role combines hands-on laboratory expertise with strategic oversight of critical quality control operations.
What You'll Accomplish Lead cross-functional microbiology initiatives supporting OTC efficacy studies, disinfectant testing, and preservative challenge protocols Mentor and develop laboratory analysts while personally conducting complex microbiological investigations and root cause analyses Drive compliance excellence through validation protocol development, FDA audit support, and cGMP/GLP standard implementation Execute critical testing including USP preservative efficacy, antimicrobial effectiveness, and environmental monitoring programs Partner with manufacturing teams to implement contamination prevention strategies and process improvements Maintain cryopreserved cultures, prepare specialized media, and perform advanced microbial identification using validated methods
Required Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Microbiology, Biology, or related scientific field 5+ years Quality Control Microbiology experience in pharmaceutical, cosmetic, or regulated industries 3+ years hands-on microbiology experience in manufacturing environments Expertise in aseptic technique, microbial enumeration, and identification methods Strong knowledge of FDA, EPA, and regulatory guidelines Proven ability to write and execute microbiological method validations
Preferred Qualifications Advanced degree in microbiology or related field Experience with hygienic manufacturing practices and contamination root cause analysis Direct FDA audit experience with OTC drug products Enjoys mentoring technical teams
Why You'll Love This Role
Market competitive salary plus performance bonuses, comprehensive benefits from Day 1, and excellent work-life balance in a supportive team environment. This growing company offers clear advancement paths with opportunities to shape laboratory operations and mentor the next generation of microbiologists. The close-knit scientific team values innovation, continuous learning, and celebrates both individual achievements and collaborative successes. You'll work in modern facilities with cutting-edge equipment while building expertise across multiple regulated product categories.
Ready to make an impact? Apply via LinkedIn and Pave Talent will contact qualified candidates. Confidential search - your application is fully private. Apply now!