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Symbio Laboratories grew from humble beginnings in 1997 at a small lab in Brisbane and has now become Australia’s largest privately owned & operated laboratory service provider. Celebrating over 25 years of operation with over 1.5 million tests conducted per year on over 350,000 samples, Symbio Laboratories is the leading provider of commercial analytical testing services to the food, agricultural, water, and environmental industries. While we’ve set the standard for quality testing solutions across Australia, we are seeking to bring the same standard of excellence to the United States starting in San Diego, California. We have partnered with a multi-state, chemical analysis laboratory based in San Diego to start laying our foundations to expand our testing solutions across the country!

Symbio Laboratories US is currently seeking a Microbiology Manager to lead and expand our biology operations! The Microbiology Manager will play an integral role in the execution of new and ongoing projects involving method development for various environmental, food, and beverage analysis panels as well as assisting with the planning of our new biology lab space and leading a team of dedicated biology technicians. This position will work closely with the executive leadership team and will offer various opportunities to see your input realized and implemented.

The scheduled shift time for this position is flexible but will generally be expected to work 40hrs a week, Monday through Friday. During special project implementations, weekend or evening hours may be required. Salary commensurate with experience.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Planning and executing an expansion in microbiological testing capabilities.
• Establishing microbiology QC training programs for new and existing staff.
• Supervising the day-to-day operations of the Microbiology department.
• Conducting a wide variety of diagnostic and microbiological tests on specimens from humans, animals, environmental sources, and food sources.
• Writing SOPs fo existing and new procedures and ensuring that implemented SOPs are being followed.
• Overseeing sterility test method qualifications for new products for both compendial and rapid methods.
• Performing microbiological and molecular techniques–including nucleic acid extraction and various PCRs–to identify and characterize pathogenic microbes.
• Completing routine review of test data and related documents for in-process testing and utility monitoring.
• Reviewing and reconciling all sterility test samples following incubation to ensure samples were appropriately taken, processed, and were within required limits.
• Reading and interpreting microbiological cultures and other related tests including but not limited to environmental monitoring, sterility tests, growth promotion, microbial limits tests, and antimicrobial effectiveness.
• Drafting documentation and participate in technology transfer of new analytical techniques and/or assays.
• Managing the maintenance of lab equipment, including calibrating, cleaning, sanitizing and repair when necessary. Works with vendors to maintain and repair laboratory equipment.

REQUIRED EDUCATION, QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Current knowledge in laboratory techniques per cGMP/cGLP and FDA/ISO/Industry regulations.
• Expert knowledge of microbiological assays and validation of testing.
• Demonstrate leadership and management skills, including establishing direction and goals, and building good work ethics for the team.
• Expert knowledge in analytical methods, development of new assays, and/or optimization of existing assays, and related scientific principles and concepts.
• Well-versed in various microbiological techniques including rapid-release methods and qualifying environmental monitoring processes.
• Experience in the application of microbiological techniques such as air monitoring, water testing, surface monitoring, genus and species identification of various microbes, endotoxin testing and sterility testing of final product.
• Experience working in and helping to maintain laboratory ISO/IEC 17025 accreditation.
• Ideal candidate will be a creative, analytical problem-solver who can cooperatively and effectively work with colleagues.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven setting, ability and willingness to multi-task, and the ability to prioritize and manage assignments.
• Personal integrity, disciplined work ethic, organization skills, and motivation to work with a sense of urgency. Uphold company mission and values through accountability, innovation, integrity, quality, and teamwork.
• 3+ years of experience working in a cGMP environment.
• Must possess at least a Master’s degree in Biology, Microbiology, Molecular Biology, or Biochemistry.
• At least 4 years of relevant laboratory experience in a prior role, preferably in a commercial or research laboratory setting.
• Strong lab operations knowledge and previous lab leadership or management role experience (at least 1 year).
• Must be comfortable working around cannabis and hemp products.

BENEFITS:

• 100% Employer Covered Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with 4% Employer Matching
• 21 Days of Yearly Paid Time Off

EEO Statement:

Symbio Laboratories US is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without race, religion, color, sex, national origin, age, military status, veteran status, disability, genetic information, ancestry, medical condition, marital status, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Education:

• Master's (Required)

Experience:

• Laboratory: 3 years (Required)
• Management: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: One location

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Job Responsibility Summary:

The Quality Manager reports to the COO and is responsible for enforcing and implementing the company’s quality management system as well as Operations functions related to Quality Assurance. The Quality Manager carries out duties for the Quality department.

Job Responsibility Details:

• Implement quality activities required to be compliant with ISO 17025 QMS to support clients who are ISO 17025 certified. This includes correspondence for changes to the business or products including supplier audits by clients. Quality Manager will work with the CSO and COO regarding any regulatory correspondence for changes to the business or products as well as applicable audits. This could be clients, registrars or FDA depending on the project and listing deliverables.
• Executes tasks that are overseen by the CSO or COO regarding Quality activities, including managing projects and implementing quality activities.
• Execute tasks for the Quality Management System department including documentation control, quality training, internal and supplier audits, and all aspects of customer support complaint communication process including CAPAs, complaints and possibly recalls. These responsibilities are executed under the oversight of the COO.
• Support all Operations/Production quality implementation activities to ensure incoming quality control, production, and distribution are done in an efficient QMS manner.
• Executes duties as part of Research and Design Control project management system. This includes supporting the construction of all Design History Files needed for QMS product compliance. Collaborates with other departments (i.e. Development and Marketing) to execute tasks as needed.
• Responsibilities may include project definition, program management, product integration and system implementation by working with R&D and outside contract manufacturers, and clients/customers/cannabis labs.
• Support the implementation of short- and long-range departmental goals, objectives, policies, and operating procedures as part of Management.
• Support and guide individuals and departments in the establishment, use, and continued improvement of the Quality Management System.

Job Qualifications:

• Minimum of 4-year degree in a related field (biology, engineering, molecular, or chemistry).
• Should have 3-5 years’ experience in structured quality environment.
• Competency in project management and problem-solving skills.
• Should have experience in manufacturing/operations environment with laboratory experience desired.
• Competency in interpersonal skills with diverse workforce. Written and verbal skills must be excellent.

Training:

• Training may be defined by COO and CSO based on job assignments.
• Additional training may be required based on job responsibilities and Competence, Awareness and Training procedure.

Location

• Position will be located in Tucson, Arizona.

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $80,000.00 to $90,000.00 /year

Experience:

• structured quality environment: 4 years (Required)

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Location:

• Tucson, AZ (Required)

Work Location:

• One location

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Retirement plan
• Paid time off
• Relocation assistance

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