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