Microbiology Laboratory Manager

Company Description

“At QIMA, you feel like you belong from Day 1. You join a community of smart minds who not only innovate, but also support and inspire each other. Here, we own our work, have fun together, and make every day count.”  

The QIMA Story  

At QIMA, we are on a mission to offer our clients smart solutions to make products you can trust.  

Operating in over 100 countries, we serve the consumer products, food, and life sciences industries and help more than 30,000 brands, retailers, manufacturers, and growers achieve quality excellence.  

We combine on-the-ground expertise with digital solutions that bring accuracy, transparency and intelligence for quality and compliance data.  

What sets us apart is our unique culture. Our 5,000 Qimates live and make decisions every day by our QIMA Values. With client passion, integrity, and a commitment to making things simple, we disrupted the Testing, Inspection, and Certification industry. Are you ready to hop on this exciting ride with us and help us achieve our mission? 

Job Description

OBJECTIVE
Manage the microbiology laboratory and maintain a high level of technical compliance and quality performance for consumable products testing. Optimize team organization, productivity, and all aspects of laboratory operations with strong discipline. Serve as the technical expert for the microbiology laboratory, responsible for developing and implementing new testing methods and regulatory requirements.

RESPONSIBILITIES
• Responsible for the setup and establishment of the microbiology testing laboratory
• Build and manage the microbiology team and oversee daily laboratory operations
• Manage the microbiology laboratory and maintain a proper laboratory environment
• Develop microbiological testing methods based on customer requirements
• Continuously improve and develop microbiological testing methods and procedures

JOB QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

EDUCATION
• Bachelor’s degree or above in Bioengineering, Chemical Testing, or related fields

SKILLS & EXPERIENCE
• At least 5 years of experience in microbiological testing and 3 years of laboratory management experience
• Experience in third-party testing laboratories, familiar with CMA and CNAS audit processes
• Strong knowledge and skills in microbiological testing and preservative efficacy testing
• Detail-oriented, self-motivated, with a structured and data-driven mindset
• Extensive microbiology testing experience; candidates with third-party textile/toy microbiology testing backgrounds are preferred