JOB DESCRIPTION
Job Title:
Biology Analyst Supervisor
O*NET Code:
19-1020.01 (Biologists)
Job Level:
L4 — Team Leader / Supervisor
Job Code:
WR-Quality-27
Sector:
Quality - QC
Company:
Wadi Al-Rafidain Company
Division:
Biology
Department:
Quality Control
Section:
Biology Lab
Reports To:
 
Subordinates:
 
Functional Manager
 
 
Job Purpose
Lead the Biology laboratory team — supervise microbiological and biological testing of raw materials, in-process samples, and finished products; safeguard data integrity and turnaround time for batch release; and act as the senior technical authority on bio-analytical work in the QC department. The role applies specialist expertise within the Quality Control domain, ensuring that day-to-day work meets technical, regulatory, and quality requirements while contributing to the unit's continuous-improvement agenda. The job-holder is expected to operate with a high degree of autonomy on routine tasks while escalating complex matters appropriately.
Key Duties & Responsibilities
●  Plan and assign daily/weekly bio-analytical testing across the Biology lab analysts and shifts.
●  Review and approve laboratory results, raw data, and final reports before release to QA.
●  Lead OOS/OOT investigations on microbiological deviations and document CAPA outcomes.
●  Oversee environmental monitoring of cleanrooms, water systems, and compressed gases.
●  Manage qualification, calibration, and maintenance of bio-analytical instruments (incubators, autoclaves, biosafety cabinets).
●  Coach junior and senior biology analysts and develop technical proficiency across the team.
●  Support audits and inspections (MOH, customer, internal) by providing bio-analytical evidence.
●  Apply specialist technical knowledge to ongoing operations and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.
●  Maintain accurate records and documentation in line with regulatory and quality-system requirements (ALCOA+, ISO 9001).
●  Support audits, inspections, and certification programmes by providing technical evidence on request.
●  Participate in cross-functional projects to address operational challenges and improvement opportunities.
Qualifications & Requirements
Bachelor's degree in Microbiology, Biology, or Pharmacy; M.Sc. preferred.
 
● Languages: Working proficiency in Arabic (native or near-native) and English (intermediate or above for technical reading and reporting).
● Computer literacy: Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and the company's enterprise systems (ERP/LIMS/CMMS as applicable to the role).
Experience
Minimum 5 years in pharmaceutical microbiological testing including 2+ years supervising a bio-lab team.
 
● Track record of successful delivery in a comparable role within a regulated or quality-driven environment.
● Demonstrated ability to operate within an Iraqi-Group setting, working with internal stakeholders across functions and external regulators / partners.
Skills & Competencies (Knowledge, Skills and Abilities)
Knowledge
●  Pharmacopoeial microbiology methods (USP/BP/EP)
●  Sterility assurance, BET, microbial limits
●  Environmental monitoring programmes
●  Data integrity (ALCOA+) and GLP
Skills
●  Lab supervision and workload balancing
●  Aseptic technique and cleanroom behaviour
●  Investigation writing
●  Coaching and standardisation
Abilities
●  Make defensible scientific decisions
●  Sustain microbial vigilance through routine work
●  Communicate complex bio data to QA / Production
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
●  Tests completed on time — Target: ≥ 95% | Frequency: Weekly | Source: LIMS
●  EM excursions resolved — Target: Within target | Frequency: Per event | Source: EM register
●  OOS investigations closed — Target: ≥ 90% on time | Frequency: Monthly | Source: QA tracker
●  Audit findings on bio lab — Target: Zero major | Frequency: Per audit | Source: Audit reports
 
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