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 Analytical chemistry with safety standards; hands-on with GC-MS, UPLC-MS, LC and/or ICP-MS instruments
  • 2+ years in protocol and report writing
  • 1-3 years in supervisory/Team Lead roles
  • Master's degree in Chemistry or related field preferred
  • 3-5 years in Pharmaceutical industry within FDA regulated laboratories (GMP/GLP/GDP)

Responsibilities

  • Manage a team of laboratory Analysts and Technicians
  • Participate in candidate selection and performance evaluations
  • Ensure on-time, quality delivery of work from the Chemistry Laboratory
  • Maintain compliance with multiple ISO accreditations and guidelines
  • Serve as a technical expert in study designs and analytical techniques
  • Train Analysts on methods of analysis
  • Develop and validate analytical methods and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)

Benefits

  • Medical, dental and vision insurance, life insurance, employee wellness programs
  • 401(k) with company match (immediate vesting upon enrollment)
  • Employee referral program and annual bonus target
  • Online training courses and tuition reimbursement program for professional growth
  • Paid time off including vacation, sick days, company holidays, 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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