Microbiology Section Head

GSK • Brooklyn Center, MN

1d • Onsite

About The Position

You will lead the microbiology section at our Egypt site, managing laboratory operations and developing your team. You will ensure microbiological testing, monitoring and investigations meet regulatory and company quality standards. You will work closely with Quality, Production and Procurement to keep workflows efficient and compliant. We value leaders who coach others, make clear decisions, and drive continuous improvement. Join us to grow your career, make a meaningful impact, and help unite science, technology and talent to get ahead of disease together

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Pharmaceutical Sciences, Microbiology, Biology or a related field.
• Minimum 3 years of relevant microbiology laboratory experience; experience in a regulated pharmaceutical or biotech environment preferred.
• Practical experience with microbiological testing, environmental monitoring, and investigation processes.
• Knowledge of GMP, GLP and health, safety and environment (EHS) requirements.
• Good communication and team leadership skills, with the ability to coach and prioritize tasks.
• Proficiency in English and basic computer skills for reporting and data analysis.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience as a section head, team leader or supervisory role in a quality or microbiology lab.
• Experience with method validation and qualification of laboratory instruments.
• Familiarity with regulatory inspections and responses to audit findings.
• Working knowledge of laboratory information management systems and data integrity principles.
• Experience implementing continuous improvement or lean laboratory practices.
• Postgraduate qualification or professional training in microbiology or quality systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise daily microbiology laboratory activities, balancing workload and resources to meet production needs.
• Ensure microbiological monitoring, investigations of out-of-spec results, and trend analysis are completed and documented.
• Manage method validation, introduction of new laboratory techniques and qualification of instruments.
• Maintain up-to-date procedures and ensure compliance with cGMP, cGLP and local regulatory requirements.
• Support equipment maintenance, supply needs and implementation of modern microbiological practices.
• Coach and develop team members, and work with cross-functional partners to drive continuous improvement.

Benefits

• You will join a purpose-driven team working across science and technology.
• You will be supported to grow professionally through on-the-job coaching, structured development and meaningful work that impacts patient health.
• We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and encourage candidates who value inclusion and teamwork to apply.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level