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Position Brand DescriptionManages the day-to-day activities of up to 10 analytical staff. Plans work for the group to respond to changing priorities. Maintains a safe, orderly, and compliant work area according to company safety standards and cGMP regulations. Position requires 5 or more years of solid technical skills related to applied area. Assists with workload, as needed.
Key Objectives/DeliverablesManage for Results /Strategic Planning:Manage The Day-to-day Activities Of The Assigned Laboratory Group

• Assign and monitor laboratory workload of routine and non-routine analyses by appropriate chemical, and biochemical, test methods. Reviews assays as needed.
• Plan and organize analytical projects required to achieve group and corporate objectives.
• Evaluate, coach, and manage personnel performance. Set group objectives with management.
• Build a strong, responsive team that is reliable, responsive, and flexible to shifting demands.
• Work independently but ensure communication of critical information upward with buy-in from senior management for key decision-making.
• Take initiative to make things better for the company, be aggressive with your work and assertive in your interactions, lead by example and build collaborative relationships.

Be a Technical Resource For QC

• Serve as a technical expert on the methods performed in the group and the results obtained.
• Use scientific expertise to provide assistance to coworkers for troubleshooting, laboratory investigations and problem resolution. Implement process improvements with management.
• Ensure QC Compliance: Assure adherence of acceptable cGMP practices by staff during execution of all work tasks. Compile and analyze/review data, prepare graphs, and write SOPs/reports. Conduct document reviews. Review test results for conformance with specifications and effective documents. Evaluate data to detect product or method-related trends. Write periodic trend summaries. Author investigations, changes, CAPAs, etc.

Basic Requirements

• BS or MS in a related science field such as a Biology or Biochemistry is required.
• Requires 5 years of technical experience in protein product, preferably with 1 year(s) supervisory experience.
• Excellent working knowledge of cGMP regulations for QC laboratory applications is required.

Additional Preferences

• Experience in monoclonal antibody is not required but a definite asset.
• Excellent teamwork and communication skills. Attentive to detail.
• Ability to take initiative, to be assertive, to lead by example and to build relationships.
• Superior writing skills and ability to communicate complex scientific information to audiences of various backgrounds.
• Demonstrated understanding and expertise in computer system applications, software, and data management (LIMS).

Other Information

• Travel not required.
• Lifting not required.
• Not required to be on call.
• Shift work may apply.

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