Supervisor, Chemistry Laboratory

SGS

$95K — $105K *
Pharmaceuticals & Biotech
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in Chemistry, Biology, or related sciences discipline
  • 3+ years in an Analytical chemistry environment with strict safety protocols and hands-on instrument experience
  • 2+ years in protocol and report writing
  • 1-3 years in a supervisory or team lead role
  • Master's degree in Chemistry or related fields preferred
  • 3-5 years of experience in FDA regulated labs within the Pharmaceutical industry

Responsibilities

  • Manage a team of laboratory Analysts and Technicians
  • Conduct interviews and select final candidates for the team
  • Ensure timely delivery and quality of work in the Chemistry Laboratory
  • Maintain adherence to various ISO accreditation and compliance standards
  • Provide technical expertise in study designs and data analysis
  • Train Analysts on analysis techniques and methods
  • Write and review protocols, reports, and technical documents

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health coverage including medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • 401(k) plan with company match and immediate vesting
  • Employee wellness programs and life insurance
  • Opportunities for professional growth through training and tuition reimbursement
  • Work-life balance supported with paid time off and volunteer time
Full Job Description
Job Description
  • Manages a team of the laboratory Analysts and Technicians.
  • Has limited responsibility of direct reports (in conjunction with the Laboratory Manager interviews and selects final candidates, plans and schedules daily work assignments, completes performance evaluations, performance management and disciplinary actions documents for employees).
  • Responsible for the on-time and quality of work produced by the Chemistry Laboratory.
  • Ensures the laboratory delivers results as scheduled and as agreed with the client.
  • Responsible for compliance with ISO-17025 testing laboratory accreditations, ISO-17020 inspection agency accreditations, ISO Guide 65 Product Certification Service accreditations, and ISO-9001, and may contribute to ISO-14001, ANSI Z10-2005 or OHSAS 18001 compliance as applicable.
  • Serves as a technical expert for the team in study designs, analytical techniques and analysis of data.
  • Trains Analysts on techniques and methods of analysis.
  • Writes and reviews protocols and reports, develops, reviews, submits and files reports on client sample tests, correlation tests, calibration, validation and other projects.
  • Develops and validates analytical methods, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and other operating, safety and quality documents as needed.
  • Investigates, responds to and follow-up on client inquiries and complaints.
  • Provides technical support to Marketing, Sales, Customer Service and clients regarding testing, reporting or technical inquiries.
  • Inputs and maintains technical information to support the laboratory functions/operations.
  • Completes laboratory tasks and assignments within tight deadlines.


Qualifications
  • Bachelor's Degree in Chemistry, Biology, or related sciences discipline
  • 3+ years working in an Analytical chemistry setting with experience following strict safety standards with hands-on experience on GC-MS, UPLC-MS, LC and/or ICP-MS instruments
  • 2+ year of protocol and report writing experience.
  • 1-3 years supervisory/Team Lead experience
  • Master's degree in Chemistry or related scientific disciplines
  • 3-5 years of Pharmaceutical industry experience in FDA regulated labs including GMP/GLP/GDP operations


Additional Information

Salary: $95,000 - $105,000 USD

Our Benefits

We care about your total well-being and will support you with the following, subject to your location and role.
  • Health: Medical, dental and vision insurance, life insurance, employee wellness programs
  • Wealth: Competitive pay, 401(k) with company match (immediate vesting upon enrollment), employee referral program, annual bonus target
  • Happiness:
    • Professional Growth: Online training courses, virtual and classroom development experiences, tuition reimbursement program
    • Work-Life Balance: Paid-time off (vacation, sick, company holidays, floating holidays, volunteer time)

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