Laboratory Supervisor (Microbiology)

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Purpose:

The QC Laboratory Supervisor (Microbiology) is responsible for the proper complete oversight of the day-to-day operations. This includes document handling and provides oversight for lab systems and complete documentation of laboratory reports. Responsible for: all exception reports, change requests (CR's), instrument calibration, instrument maintenance and product records handled in the area. The QC Laboratory Supervisor is also responsible for the organization, administration, and supervision of the laboratory analysts.

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for the operation and functions of the laboratory group which includes: Raw Materials, Finished Products, Projects, validation samples, MEC and stability samples.
• Evaluation of analytical data, and based upon knowledge and experience, determines the sample disposition of materials tested.
• Responsible for the management and oversight of Laboratory Analysts, including: hiring, setting performance expectations, providing performance feedback, development of staff and handling of personnel issues.
• Identifies aspects of the tests or results warranting further attention and implement corrective actions.
• Write/updates procedures for operation, calibration, and training of laboratory instrument as well as laboratory practices.
• Auditing and maintenance of all laboratory procedures. Ensure inventory of chemical laboratory reference standards and laboratory supplies.
• May schedule laboratory tests to provide support to production manufacturing activity. Assists in the periodic inspection of laboratory facilities, to assure that they are operated and administered according to GMP.
• Assists analyst with the analytical/microbial, instrumentation and maintain an inventory of the controlled substance transfers, record schedule, and schedule 4.
• Coordinate validation test with validation Department. Maintains track and trend in functional area.
• Under the direction the Section Manager (as applicable), assists all the periodic inspection of laboratory facilities, to assure that they are operated and administered according to Good Manufacturing Practices and good Laboratory Practices.

• Bachelor's degree in Science (Microbiology preferred).
• 2 to 5 years of microbiology laboratory experience, including day-to-day operations and personnel management are required.
• Demonstrated skills to deal effectively with members of the department and the areas serviced by the laboratory.
• Problem solving skills are required.
• Must be able to interpret impact of laboratory data for appropriate and effective actions.
• Must be able to identify problem areas requiring development, maintenance, production, engineering, accounting, or planning with assistance from more senior staff.
• Must also be able to identify, communicate, and follow-through to completion and assist in the development of necessary corrective action plans to resolve the problem with supervision. May also assist in the activities required for the investigation and resolution.

Available to work on 2nd and 3rd shift.

Significant work activities:

• Continuous sitting for prolonged periods (more than 2 consecutive hours in an 8 hr day) is required
• Continuous standing for prolonged periods (more than 2 consecutive hours in an 8 hr day) is required
• Continuous walking for prolonged periods (more than 2 consecutive hours in an 8 hr day) is required
• Work in a clean room environment

Applicable only to applicants applying to a position in any location with pay disclosure requirements under state or local law:

The compensation range described below is the range of possible base pay compensation that the Company believes in good faith it will pay for this role at the time of this posting based on the job grade for this position. Individual compensation paid within this range will depend on many factors including geographic location, and we may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range. This range may be modified in the future.

• We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off (vacation, holidays, sick), medical/dental/vision insurance and 401(k) to eligible employees.

• This job is eligible to participate in our short-term incentive programs.

Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, incentive, benefits, or any other form of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole and absolute discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company’s sole and absolute discretion, consistent with applicable law.

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