Lead Quality Control, Microbiology (2nd Shift)

As a privately-owned, biopharmaceutical company, Ferring pioneers and delivers life-changing therapies that help people build families and live better lives. Our independence helps us cultivate an entrepreneurial spirit and long-term perspective that enables us to achieve growth and scale, while remaining agile and true to our 'people first' philosophy. Built on a 70-year plus commitment to science and research, Ferring is relentless in its pursuit of science that drives powerful discoveries and therapies to help people build families, stay healthy, and stand up to the world's oldest enemy: disease.

As Lead Quality Control, Microbiology, you will be responsible for overseeing day-to-day microbiology operations on 2nd shift, supporting both routine production and QC testing. This role includes leadership and supervisory responsibilities, including mentoring junior analysts and technicians, ensuring testing compliance, and managing team performance. The incumbent plays a key role in method validation, regulatory readiness, documentation, and cross-functional collaboration, while driving continuous improvement and maintaining compliance with cGMP and GLP guidelines.

With Ferring, you will be joining a recognized leader, identified as one of "The World's Most Innovative Companies" by Fast Company, and honored by Fortune with inclusion on its "Change the World List," for addressing society's unmet needs. Ferring US is also Great Places to Work Certified, distinguishing it as one of the best companies to work for in the country.

Responsibilities:

Microbiology Laboratory Oversight

• Lead execution of environmental monitoring (Grade A/B areas), water and gas sampling, gown qualifications, media fills, and compendial microbiological testing (e.g., Bioburden, BET, Sterility, Microbial ID).

• Author, review, and approve GMP documentation, including SOPs, test methods, validation reports, protocols, risk assessments, and trend reports.

• Perform method validation/qualification, method transfers, and equipment qualifications.

• Ensure timely review and authorization of lab data, logbooks, and records in paper and electronic systems (LIMS, TrackWise).

• Lead deviation and CAPA investigations; initiate and manage change controls.

Operational Excellence & Compliance

• Ensure inspection readiness and represent QC Microbiology during internal and regulatory audits.

• Collaborate with QC leadership on planning, resource allocation, and execution of lab operations.

• Support budget planning, generate purchase orders, and manage capital acquisition requests (CARs).

• Manage lab inventory, document archival, and life cycle management of microbiology instrumentation.

• Support cleanroom qualification and sampling plan development for new areas.

• Cross-functional Collaboration

• Act as SME for microbiological methods and provide expertise in cross-functional meetings and projects.

• Monitor and report quality metrics; drive continuous improvement aligned with lean principles.

Requirements:

• Education:Bachelor's degree in microbiology, Biology, or a related science required; Master's preferred.

• Experience:

  • 8+ years of microbiology experience in a regulated (pharma/biopharma) QC lab with a Bachelor's, or 4+ years with a Master's.

  • Supervisory or team leadership experience strongly preferred.

  • Proficiency with microbiological method development, validation, and compendial requirements (USP/EP).

  • Experience with LIMS, TrackWise, Microsoft Office, and quality systems.

  • Familiarity with lean lab and six sigma tools is a plus.

• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills with the ability to develop and motivate a team.

• Demonstrated ability to manage lab operations independently and drive resolution of technical issues.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Attention to detail with a strong commitment to data integrity and compliance.

• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects in a dynamic environment.

• Sound decision-making and judgment aligned with quality and regulatory expectations.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to stand for prolonged periods (up to 4 hours at a time).

• Ability to lift, push, or pull up to 25 lbs.

• Visual acuity required for performing quality assessments and laboratory tasks.

• Must be able to wear appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE), including full gowning for classified cleanroom environments.

• Must be willing to work weekends and off-hours as required by the production schedule.

Role will be in Parsippany, NJ.

Ferring + you

At Ferring, we offer competitive total compensation along with an exceptional range of flexible benefits, personal support and tailored learning and development opportunities all designed to help you realize your full potential both in life and at work. From working hours that respect your lifestyle, a culture that is welcoming and equitable, and the chance to work with the industry's most impressive people, these are just some of the ways we live our "People First" philosophy.

Our Compensation and Benefits

At Ferring, base salary is one part of our competitive total compensation and benefits package and is determined using a salary range. The base salary range for this role is $103,000 to $120,000, which is the reasonable estimate of the base compensation for this role. The actual amount paid may differ based on non-discriminatory factors such as experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, education and primary work location. If hired to work 2nd in this role, the pay differential will be 10%. Additional compensation for this role will be provided based on competitive annual incentive compensation targets in the form of an annual bonus - payouts are based on individual and company performance.

Benefits for this role include comprehensive healthcare (medical, dental, and vision) with a premium differential, inverse to base salary, to be paid by employees, a 401k plan and company match, short and long-term disability coverage, basic life insurance, wellness benefits, reimbursement for certain tuition expenses, sick time of 1 hour per 30 hours worked, vacation time for full time employees to accrue up to 120 hours in the first four (4) years of employment, and 160 hours in the fifth (5th) year of employment as well as 15 paid holidays per year. We are proud to offer paid parental leave subject to a minimum period of employment at Ferring.

Ferring is an equal opportunity employer. All aspects of employment will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local laws.

Join our team and your voice will be heard, and your contributions will be valued. If you love to come up with new ways to make a positive difference and see them through, you will fit right in.

We are proud to be an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer (including Disability/Protected Veterans). We maintain a drug-free workplace.