Sr Specialist, Quality Control-Microbiology
Kyowa Kirin North America · Sanford, NC
Posted about a month ago · $116,000 to $152,300
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Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 33 days Kyowa Kirin North America's roles stay open a median of 26 days
- Reposted
- No
- Salary listed
- Yes 81% of Kyowa Kirin North America's roles list one
- Ghost-job risk at Kyowa Kirin North America
- moderate 8 stale, 4 reposted of 27 open
- Hiring momentum
- 46 roles opened in the last 90 days ↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
- Last confirmed on the employer's board
- 2026-09-17
Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from Kyowa Kirin North America's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for Kyowa Kirin North America.
About this role
The Sr Specialist, Quality Control-Microbiology will lead the establishment and operations of the Quality Control Microbiology Laboratory at Kyowa Kirin's new manufacturing facility in Sanford, NC. This role involves ensuring compliance with GxP standards, providing technical leadership, and collaborating cross-functionally during the facility's start-up and operational phases. The specialist will also be responsible for training team members, managing laboratory processes, and overseeing quality metrics to support the production of monoclonal antibody products.
- benefits
- 5/5
- freshness
- 3/5
- career value
- 4/5
- role clarity
- 5/5
- pay transparency
- 5/5
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What you need
- Bachelor’s degree in Microbiology, Biotechnology, or life sciences
- At least 5 years of experience in Quality Control Microbiology laboratory
- Experience providing technical and compliance leadership within GxP Biopharmaceutical Manufacturing operations
- Expertise in microbiological methods and procedures in a GxP environment
- Proficient in MS Office Suite and Lean Labs or Agile Lean
Nice to have
- Master’s degree in Microbiology or related life science
- Experience leading investigations of microbial contamination incidents
- Experience with starting up a new facility
- Experience reviewing and contributing to Engineering Plans and GxP documentation
What you get
- 401(k) with Company Match
- Annual Bonus Program
- Generous PTO and Holiday Schedule
- Sick Days
- Volunteer Days
- Healthcare Benefits (Medical, Dental, Prescription Drug, and Vision)
Worth weighing
- Initially working on a construction site before transitioning to a biotech manufacturing site
- Work is 100% on-site; this is not a hybrid or remote role
- Requires up to 10% domestic and limited international travel
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