Senior Lab Supervisor
Job DescriptionA career with MilliporeSigma is an ongoing journey of discovery:
our 57,000 people are shaping how the world lives, works and plays through next generation advancements in healthcare, life science and electronics.
For more than 350 years and across the world we have passionately pursued our curiosity to find novel and vibrant ways of enhancing the lives of others.
MilliporeSigma is a business of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany.
Your Role:
The Senior Lab Supervisor will oversee a wide variety of assays or tests required to characterize product or material safety in addition to supervision of all Associate Scientists and/or lab technicians in the lab.
Tasks include oversight and overall management of the lab and responsibility for lab metrics.
The lab supervisor will also make scientific observations, maintain detailed documentation and ensure all documentation fulfills generally accepted professional/industry standards.
Requirements also include maintaining an understanding of BioReliance services, technical principles and applications.
For GLP studies, perform all aspects of the role of Study Director with overall scientific responsibility for the study design, interpretation, and reporting of study results.
Supervise associate scientists and/or lab technicians in a laboratory within Biologics.
For all assigned GLP studies, fulfills all aspects of the Study Director role as required by regulations.
Responsible for compliance of studies under the principles of GxPAct as Study Director with responsibility for the scientific conduct of GLP studiesAct as the study management/ responsible person on the release of test results in a GMP studyDocument scientific observations and coordinate all activities associated with day to day laboratory operationsSchedule the conduct of assays by lab staff and coordinate the scheduling samples to be testedEnsure the necessary paperwork is received to facilitate on time lab initiation of studiesReview study data for accuracy, adherence to compliance and completeness of documentationConduct thorough scientific investigations to determine the root cause for each deviation and nonconformance.
Document all aspects of the investigation in a timely mannerLiaise with Quality Assurance and appropriate cross-functional departmental areas to close the events and corrective actions identified during GxP laboratory testingStay current with SOPs and regulations (cGMP and GLP)For GLP studies, acts as Study DirectorPeriodically evaluate laboratory procedures, system controls and technical documentation such as SOPs and batch records to ensure complianceManage the use and maintenance of scientific equipment and instrumentation, computer systems; Ensure that they are kept in a calibrated / validated state and part 11 compliantAssist in site visits (Technical and QA), complete client requests and addressing site visit/ audit findings in a timely mannerLead conference calls and anticipate/ address client questions as appropriateProvide direct supervision to Associate Scientists and/or Laboratory Assistants.
Meet with direct reports to set goals, conduct regular one-on-one discussions with employees, ensure development plans are in place for all employees, address personnel issues promptly, interview and hire new candidates and complete performance reviews fairly and on-timeAct as point of contact for departmental training, ensuring training modules are up to date and training matrix reflects staff capabilitiesChampion division-wide initiatives including Quality systems improvements, trans-divisional SOPs revisions, Lean projects, etc.
Operational responsibility for validation studies as well as transfer of development work and projects into commercial applicationContribute to scientific literature, conferences, sales and alliance meetings etc.
Look for operational efficiencies and streamline procedures to improve delivery of commercial testingMay have operational responsibility for multiple functionsPerform other duties and responsibilities as appropriate or required Who You Are:
Minimum
Qualifications:
Master's degree in a scientific discipline (ie Biology, Biotechnology, etc.
) with 2
years of relevant laboratory experience - OR -Bachelor's degree in a scientific discipline (ie Biology, Biotechnology, etc.
) with 5+years of relevant laboratory experience - OR -10
years of relevant laboratory experience2
years working knowledge and experience leading/supervising staff in a laboratory setting (ie Virology, Microbiology, Molecular Biology, Immunoassay, etc.
) Preferred
Qualifications:
Intermediate skills in applicable computer programsExcellent oral and written communication skills that have been demonstrated through presentations/seminars, oversight of projects, implementation of new services, etc.
Excellent time management skillsHighly collaborative as well as independentDemonstrates a high level of in.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
our 57,000 people are shaping how the world lives, works and plays through next generation advancements in healthcare, life science and electronics.
For more than 350 years and across the world we have passionately pursued our curiosity to find novel and vibrant ways of enhancing the lives of others.
MilliporeSigma is a business of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany.
Your Role:
The Senior Lab Supervisor will oversee a wide variety of assays or tests required to characterize product or material safety in addition to supervision of all Associate Scientists and/or lab technicians in the lab.
Tasks include oversight and overall management of the lab and responsibility for lab metrics.
The lab supervisor will also make scientific observations, maintain detailed documentation and ensure all documentation fulfills generally accepted professional/industry standards.
Requirements also include maintaining an understanding of BioReliance services, technical principles and applications.
For GLP studies, perform all aspects of the role of Study Director with overall scientific responsibility for the study design, interpretation, and reporting of study results.
Supervise associate scientists and/or lab technicians in a laboratory within Biologics.
For all assigned GLP studies, fulfills all aspects of the Study Director role as required by regulations.
Responsible for compliance of studies under the principles of GxPAct as Study Director with responsibility for the scientific conduct of GLP studiesAct as the study management/ responsible person on the release of test results in a GMP studyDocument scientific observations and coordinate all activities associated with day to day laboratory operationsSchedule the conduct of assays by lab staff and coordinate the scheduling samples to be testedEnsure the necessary paperwork is received to facilitate on time lab initiation of studiesReview study data for accuracy, adherence to compliance and completeness of documentationConduct thorough scientific investigations to determine the root cause for each deviation and nonconformance.
Document all aspects of the investigation in a timely mannerLiaise with Quality Assurance and appropriate cross-functional departmental areas to close the events and corrective actions identified during GxP laboratory testingStay current with SOPs and regulations (cGMP and GLP)For GLP studies, acts as Study DirectorPeriodically evaluate laboratory procedures, system controls and technical documentation such as SOPs and batch records to ensure complianceManage the use and maintenance of scientific equipment and instrumentation, computer systems; Ensure that they are kept in a calibrated / validated state and part 11 compliantAssist in site visits (Technical and QA), complete client requests and addressing site visit/ audit findings in a timely mannerLead conference calls and anticipate/ address client questions as appropriateProvide direct supervision to Associate Scientists and/or Laboratory Assistants.
Meet with direct reports to set goals, conduct regular one-on-one discussions with employees, ensure development plans are in place for all employees, address personnel issues promptly, interview and hire new candidates and complete performance reviews fairly and on-timeAct as point of contact for departmental training, ensuring training modules are up to date and training matrix reflects staff capabilitiesChampion division-wide initiatives including Quality systems improvements, trans-divisional SOPs revisions, Lean projects, etc.
Operational responsibility for validation studies as well as transfer of development work and projects into commercial applicationContribute to scientific literature, conferences, sales and alliance meetings etc.
Look for operational efficiencies and streamline procedures to improve delivery of commercial testingMay have operational responsibility for multiple functionsPerform other duties and responsibilities as appropriate or required Who You Are:
Minimum
Qualifications:
Master's degree in a scientific discipline (ie Biology, Biotechnology, etc.
) with 2
years of relevant laboratory experience - OR -Bachelor's degree in a scientific discipline (ie Biology, Biotechnology, etc.
) with 5+years of relevant laboratory experience - OR -10
years of relevant laboratory experience2
years working knowledge and experience leading/supervising staff in a laboratory setting (ie Virology, Microbiology, Molecular Biology, Immunoassay, etc.
) Preferred
Qualifications:
Intermediate skills in applicable computer programsExcellent oral and written communication skills that have been demonstrated through presentations/seminars, oversight of projects, implementation of new services, etc.
Excellent time management skillsHighly collaborative as well as independentDemonstrates a high level of in.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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