Group Lead Quality Control Environmental Monitoring Analytics | Gruppenleitung (m/w/d) Quality Control Environmental Monitoring Analytics

Biotest AG

Dreieich, Hessen, Deutschland
Published Jan 2, 2026
Full-time
Permanent

Job Summary

This pivotal role involves leading the Quality Control Environmental Monitoring Analytics laboratory, focusing on the microbiological and chemical testing of media and hygiene samples. The Group Lead is responsible for the disciplinary and technical management of the team, ensuring timely throughput and SAP release of test results. Key responsibilities include managing personnel and budgets, driving process optimization, and acting as the Subject Matter Expert (SME) during national and international inspections and audits. Candidates must possess a scientific degree, preferably in Microbiology, coupled with robust experience in microbiological and chemical analytics, pharmaceutical Quality Control, and cGMP compliance (EP/USP). This position is ideal for a proactive leader who excels in troubleshooting, process improvement, and navigating regulatory requirements, offering the chance to contribute to life-saving missions within an international, yet personal, corporate culture.

Required Skills

Education

Completed natural science degree in Microbiology, ideally with a PhD, or comparable qualification

Experience

  • Professional experience in microbiological and chemical analysis
  • Experience in hygiene management
  • Knowledge of pharmaceutical quality control
  • Routine interaction with customers and authorities
  • Ideally, experience in team leadership
  • Ideally, experience with budget responsibility

Languages

German (Fluent)English (Fluent)

Additional

  • Subject Matter Expert (SME) role for national and international inspections and audits; Responsibility for answering national and international authority inquiries; Involvement in handling deviations (OOS/OOL); Experience in processing GMP documents (SOPs, Change Control applications, Risk Analyses).