Job Description
SUMMARY The Team Leader, Chemistry Laboratory LSS serves as a technical resource and leads the team in analytical techniques and analysis of data. Assists Manager or Director of Laboratory to oversee specific operation and daily activities of specific group within department (for example Chromatography Group, Dissolution Group, Elemental Impurities, Physical-Chemical testing etc.). Responsibility may include, but not limited to scheduling of the samples testing and projects, documents writing, training personnel and maintenance of laboratory instruments and equipment. Serves as a technical resource and leads the team in analytical techniques and analysis of data.
REPORTING LINE Directly reports to Manager, Chemistry Laboratory; or Supervisor, Chemistry Laboratory; or Director, Chemistry Laboratory Dotted reporting line - none
JOB FUNCTIONS Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. • Manages a team of the Laboratory Analysts, Laboratory Technicians and Laboratory Assistants. • Has 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 current regulatory practices. • 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. • May assist with writing and reviewing protocols and reports, and other projects. • Develops and validates analytical methods, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and other operating, safety and quality documents as needed. • Assist with investigations, 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. • Manages multiple projects as assigned. • Maintains Laboratory Notebook where applicable. • Assists in keeping inventory of laboratory chemicals and equipment necessary for the day to day functioning of the laboratory and in compiling list of supplies to be ordered when needed. • Adheres to internal standards, policies and procedures. • Performs other duties as assigned.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES • Supervises others: yes • Has hiring and terminating responsibilities: No • Number of employees directly reporting to this job: 0 Supervisory Employees, 3+ Non-Supervisory Employees • Makes day-to-day decisions within group • Has some authority for personnel actions (scheduling work hours, training, and coaching)
Qualifications
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED: • Master's degree in Chemistry or related sciences AND • 5+ years of experience in a regulated commercial lab environment following strict safety standards with hands-on experience of chemistry instruments OR • Bachelor Degree in Chemistry and similar disciplines AND • 7+ years of experience in a regulated commercial lab environment following strict safety standards with hands-on experience of chemistry instruments OR • Associate Degree in Chemistry and similar disciplines AND • 10+ years of experience in a regulated commercial lab environment following strict safety standards with hands-on experience of chemistry instruments
PREFERRED: • International business exposure with consumer products a plus • 2+ years supervisory experience
KNOWLEDGE / SKILLS / ABILITIES • Advanced knowledge of routine & non-routine testing methods required • Language Skills: English - Advanced level required • Mathematical Skills: Advanced level required; experience with statistics preferred • Reasoning Skills/Abilities: Intermediate level required, advanced preferred • Computer Skills: Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Excel, and Word) - Advanced user proficiency preferred; Intermediate user proficiency required • Understanding of the company Quality Management System ISO 9001 and ISO 17025 requirements in related tasks • Knowledge of government, industry and other regulations, standards and methodologies including but not limited to - United States Pharmacopeia (USP), The Code of Federal Regulations (CFR). • Excellent communication skills, verbal and writing, including grammar and composition • Leadership skills and abilities • Strong time management and organizational skills are required. Must have a sense of urgency • Strong attention to details • Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals and communicate them to employees • Ability to handle multiple competing priorities TRAVEL • No travel required. Voluntary travel may be requested for training purposes.
EQUIPMENT • This job operates in a laboratory environment. • This role routinely uses chemistry equipment, including but not limited to the following: HPLC, LCMS, GCMS, and ICPMS • This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, printers, and phones.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS OF THE JOB Physical/Sensory Demands Frequency Requirements: • Stand – Frequently • Move or traverse - Constantly • Sit - Occasionally • Use hands - Constantly • Reach with hands and arms - Frequently • Climb or balance - Occasionally • Stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl - Occasionally • Talk/hear - Frequently • Taste/Smell - none • Lift/carry/push or pull - Occasionally • Lift/carry/push or pull - may have to lift up to 20 pounds
VISION REQUIREMENTS (CORRECTIVE GLASSES CAN BE WORN IN THE LAB, BUT NOT CORRECTIVE LENSES): • Close vision (clear vision at 20 inches/50 centimeters or less) • Distance vision (clear vision at 20 feet/6 meters or more) • Peripheral vision (ability to observe an area that can be seen up and down or to the left and right while eyes are fixed on a given point) • Depth perception (three-dimension vision, ability to judge distance and three-dimensional relationships) • Ability to adjust focus (ability to adjust the eye to bring an object into sharp focus) • Ability to see color may be required for some tests. Inability to see colors should be disclosed.
AUDITORY REQUIREMENTS: • Must be able to hear equipment operating, alarms sounding, traffic, telephones
SAFETY CATEGORY • Safety-Sensitive: Has a high exposure to catastrophic operational incident and has access to operations where failure could result in serious harm to public or employee well-being, Group assets, or the environment.
WORK CONDITIONS / EXPOSURE TO ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS Location of the Job: US, as outlined in the offer letter
WORK SCHEDULE: • Work schedule is outlined in the offer letter • Job requires working flexible schedule • Position requires occasional overtime
ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS REQUIREMENTS: • Wet or humid (non-weather) conditions - None • Work near moving mechanical parts - Occasionally • Work in high, precarious places - None • Fumes or airborne particles – Occasionally • Toxic or caustic chemicals - Occasionally • Outdoor weather conditions - None • Extreme cold (non-weather) - None • Extreme heat (non-weather) - None • Risk of electrical shock - None • Work with explosives - Occasionally • Risk of radiation - None • Vibration - Occasionally • Bio-hazard - Occasionally
NOISE LEVEL: • Moderate noise (examples: business office with computers and printers, light traffic) • Loud (examples: metal can manufacture department, large earth-moving equipment)
Additional Information
SGS is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and as such we recruit, hire, train, and promote persons in all job classifications without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetics, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristics protected by law.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodations. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required.
This job description should not be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements, but a general description of the job. Nothing contained herein restricts the company’s rights to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.
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