Supervisor, QC Microbiology

The Supervisor, QC Microbiology is responsible for providing day-to-day supervision, ensuring audit readiness, and planning activities for the laboratory.FUJIFILM Biotechnologies is building the future of bioproduction in Holly Springs, North Carolina. By end of 2025, we’ll open North America’s largest end-to-end CDMO biopharmaceutical manufacturing facility, offering drug substance production, fill-finish, and packaging under one roof. We’re looking for passionate, mission-driven people to help us realize this exciting vision and deliver the next vaccine, cure, or therapy. We offer a dynamic work environment and we’re proud to cultivate a culture that will fuel your purpose, energy, and drive—what we call Genki. Ready to shape the future of medicine? Let’s transform healthcare together! Holly Springs, North Carolina, combines small-town warmth with proximity to Raleigh’s thriving tech scene, making it the perfect blend of community and opportunity. Fujifilm is globally headquartered in Tokyo with over 70,000 employees across four key business segments of healthcare, electronics, business innovation, and imaging. We are guided and united by our Group Purpose of “giving our world more smiles.” Visit: You'll DoProvides day-to-day supervision and scheduling of the QC Microbiology laboratory teamApplies expertise in laboratory methodology and compendial requirements for QC Microbiology testing and acts as primary point of contact for their team and first-line escalation point in areas of their responsibilityLeads team to meet project deliverablesDemonstrates ability to set up and maintain operations of a QC Microbiology laboratoryAssists senior management with resource planning and budget-related tasksEnsures efficient team scheduling, management of sample collection and testing to meet deliverables on timeGathers recommendations for enhancements and gaps related to their areas of responsibility and, in collaboration with leadership, prioritizes and implements solutions accordinglyMaintains relationships with site-based customers and global colleagues and provides updates to leadership as requestedEnsures allocation and planning of adequate resources for laboratory testing activities, QA support activities, and provides technical guidance to the teamLeads cross-functional teams to achieve operational readiness objectives and new product introduction goals using a risk-based, right-size approachLeads or guides laboratory staff in the investigation of lab deviations, excursions, and implementation of CAPAs as neededServes as Subject Matter Expert (SME) in audits and inspections for the laboratory. Prepares and guides laboratory team to ensure audit readinessEstablishes and maintains internal and external training goals for self and team to ensure compliance with cGMPs and regulatory requirementsProvides training, coaching, and mentorship to their team and peers as applicable. Works with their team to identify areas of improvement, reduce blind spots, and give opportunities for increasing responsibility as appropriate for each individual's career objectivesAdministers company policies such as time off, shift work, and inclement weather that directly impact employeesCompletes required administrative tasks (e.g., timecard approvals, time off approvals, expense reports etc.)Coaches and guides direct reports to foster professional developmentParticipates in the recruitment process and retention strategies to attract and retain talent, as neededAddresses performance gaps, employee questions and concerns, and partners with HR as needed for resolutionPerforms other duties, as assignedMinimum Requirements:Bachelors in Life Sciences (Biology or Microbiology) with 4+ years of relevant experience OR Masters in Life Sciences (Biology or Microbiology) with 2+ years of relevant experience2-3 years of people management experienceExperience working in a regulated GMP environmentExperience and working knowledge of LIMS, Smartsheet, Track wise, Master Control, and/or Kneat validation softwarePreferred Requirements:Experience leading teams in a laboratory settingExperience and advanced understanding of large-scale biomanufacturing processesExperience in leading startup activities and program-forming initiatives, e.g., creation of systems or business processes that support Quality objectivesExperience and familiarity with Technology Transfer and/or Product Commercialization processesPhysical and Work Environment Requirements:May work in Mechanical/Production spaces that may require hearing protection and enrollment in a hearing conservation program.Will work in environment operating a motor vehicle or Powered Industrial Truck.Ability to discern audible cues.Ability to inspect or perform a task with 20/20 corrected vision, visual acuity, including distinguishing color.---To all agencies: Please, no phone calls or emails to any employee of FUJIFILM about this requisition. All resumes submitted by search firms/employment agencies to any employee at FUJIFILM via-email, the internet or in any form and/or method will be deemed the sole property of FUJIFILM, unless such search firms/employment agencies were engaged by FUJIFILM for this requisition and a valid agreement with FUJIFILM is in place. In the event a candidate who was submitted outside of the FUJIFILM agency engagement process is hired, no fee or payment of any kind will be paid.Fujifilm is committedto providing equal opportunities in hiring, promotion and advancement, compensation, benefits, and training regardless of nationality, age, gender, sexual orientation or gender identity, race, ethnicity, religion, political creed, ideology, national, or social origin, disability, veteran status, etc.If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to our HR Department ().

Created: 2026-03-09