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hims & hers · 6 days ago

Microbiology Manager

Hims & Hers is a leading health and wellness platform focused on redefining healthcare through personalized care. The Microbiology Manager will oversee the Environmental Monitoring Program and ensure compliance with relevant regulations while maintaining sterility assurance in the sterile pharmaceutical compounding facility.

Health CareLifestyleMen'sWellnessWomen's

Responsibilities

Develop, manage, and improve the facility’s Environmental Monitoring (EM) Program, including SOPs, design, and program validation
Provide microbiological input on facility cleaning and disinfection programs, including disinfectant efficacy verification
Define and maintain EM sampling plans (viable air, non-viable air, surface, and compounding personnel sampling in ISO Class 5, 7, and 8 areas)
Manage media qualification, incubation practices, and readings (interim and final)
Perform or oversee microbial detection, CFU enumeration, growth assessment, and collaborate with labs for species identification
Maintain a microbial flora library and investigate excursions with data trending, RCA, and CAPA implementation
Train and supervise personnel performing EM sampling; monitor aseptic technique compliance
Maintain accurate, compliant EM records and reports
Serve as SME and liaison with third-party labs; support audits and inspections
Stay up to date with regulations, best practices, and technologies in microbiological testing and EM

Qualification

MicrobiologyAseptic processingEnvironmental Monitoring (EM)CGMP complianceISO Class 5 cleanroomsMicrobial identificationContamination controlAnalytical skillsDocumentation skillsCross-functional teamwork

Required

Bachelor's degree or higher in Microbiology, Pharmacy, or related life science discipline
Minimum 5 years of direct experience in aseptic pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or compounding environments
Hands-on experience in ISO Class 5 (or better) cleanrooms, conducting microbiological assessments and contamination control
Strong understanding of cGMP, USP <797>, <800>, <1116>, and FDA 503A/503B regulatory expectations

Preferred

Prior experience managing an EM program from development through execution
Familiarity with viable and non-viable particle monitoring systems, viable air samplers, surface sampling, and compounding personnel sampling
Experience using microbiology lab equipment and interpreting microbial identification results (gram stain, morphology, biochemical testing)
Strong analytical and documentation skills; ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams
Experience establishing new microbiology labs (equipment, procedures, staffing)
Experience supporting audits by FDA, BOP, or PCAB

Benefits

Competitive salary & equity compensation for full-time roles
Unlimited PTO, company holidays, and quarterly mental health days
Comprehensive health benefits including medical, dental & vision, and parental leave
Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP)
401k benefits with employer matching contribution

Company

hims & hers

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Hims is a wellness brand that helps men and women get access to products for skin care, hair loss, and sexual health.

Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
$1.23B
Key Investors
Franklin TempletonIVPThrive Capital
2025-05-08Post Ipo Debt· $1B
2021-01-21Post Ipo Equity· $75M
2021-01-21IPO

Leadership Team

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Andrew Dudum
Founder & CEO
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Yemi Okupe
CFO
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