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QuVa Pharma

Supervisor, Microbiology

Bloomsbury, NJ · On-site

$74K - $102K/yr

Interacts with management, co-workers and subordinates in a calm, courteous and professional manner ... Must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis; Quva will not ...

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How much do fulltime microbiology manager jobs pay per year?

As of Jul 29, 2026, the average yearly pay for fulltime microbiology manager in the United States is $93,656.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $73,500.00 and $111,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Fulltime Microbiology Manager vs Microbiologist?

AspectFulltime Microbiology ManagerMicrobiologist
CredentialsBachelor's or Master's in Microbiology or related field; management experience often preferredBachelor's or Master's in Microbiology or related field; research or lab experience
Work EnvironmentLaboratories, quality control departments, or research facilities within industries like healthcare, pharmaceuticals, or food safetyResearch labs, clinical labs, or industrial settings focused on microbiological analysis
Employer & Industry UsageCompanies requiring oversight of microbiological testing and complianceResearch institutions, hospitals, or industry labs conducting microbiological research or testing

The main difference is that a Fulltime Microbiology Manager oversees microbiological operations and manages teams, while a Microbiologist primarily conducts testing and research. The manager role involves leadership and coordination, whereas the microbiologist focuses on technical work.

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Infographic showing various Fulltime Microbiology Manager job openings in the United States as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 80% Full Time, 9% Part Time, 1% Contract, and 10% Nights. Highlights an 95% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 4% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $93,656 per year, or $45 per hour.
Interim Microbiology Manager

Interim Microbiology Manager

Spark Recruiting

Albuquerque, NM

$76/hr

Full-time, Temporary

Posted 4 days ago

Job description

Interim Microbiology Manager

Location: Albuquerque, NM

Job Type: Long-Term Contract (2–3 Months with Possible Extension)

Pay: Up to $76.00/hour

Schedule: Full-Time | 100% Onsite

Lead a Critical GMP Microbiology Operation

Our client is seeking an experienced Interim Microbiology Manager to provide immediate leadership for a GMP microbiology laboratory supporting a sterile drug product manufacturing facility in Albuquerque, New Mexico. This is an excellent opportunity for a seasoned microbiology leader who can step into a fast-paced environment, ensure regulatory compliance, and drive laboratory operations while supporting the search for a permanent manager.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead the day-to-day operations of the GMP microbiology laboratory and supervise laboratory personnel.
  • Oversee environmental monitoring (EM) programs for sterile manufacturing areas.
  • Ensure timely execution and review of bioburden, endotoxin, and sterility testing.
  • Manage laboratory workload, staffing, testing priorities, and turnaround times.
  • Review and support deviations, OOS investigations, CAPAs, change controls, and root cause investigations.
  • Ensure compliance with cGMP, Good Documentation Practices (GDP), data integrity requirements, and company procedures.
  • Support internal and regulatory inspections while maintaining inspection readiness.
  • Partner closely with Quality, Manufacturing, Validation, and Engineering teams.
  • Identify compliance or operational gaps and implement effective corrective actions.
  • Ensure laboratory analysts are fully trained and qualified to perform assigned testing.

Required Qualifications

  • 10+ years of pharmaceutical microbiology experience.
  • 5+ years of leadership or laboratory management experience.
  • Strong experience managing a GMP microbiology laboratory.
  • Hands-on experience in sterile/aseptic pharmaceutical manufacturing.

Extensive knowledge of:

  • Environmental Monitoring (EM)
  • Bioburden Testing
  • Endotoxin Testing
  • Sterility Testing
  • Aseptic Processing
  • Contamination Control
  • EU GMP Annex 1

Experience with:

  • Deviations
  • OOS Investigations
  • CAPAs
  • Change Controls
  • Regulatory Inspection Readiness