Supervisor, QC Laboratory

Are you ready to join a growing, global drug development and manufacturing organization that puts people first? Come to Adare! We work closely with our pharmaceutical industry partners during all phases of drug development and commercial manufacturing with a mission of improving the lives of patients and medicines essential to people all over the world. Each role and every department within Adare offer you a unique, customized experience with a chance to make a real impact and is critical to our success. With the help of people like you dedicated to our mission, Adare is transforming lives by transforming drug delivery!
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What can Adare offer you?

• Medical/dental/vision/life – low employee premiums
• 401k with a highly competitive match
• Generous PTO, including floating holidays
• Career growth and internal opportunities
• Tuition reimbursement
• Relocation assistance
• Performance-based bonus
• Employee Recognition Programs

We are seeking to hire a QC Supervisor, Nights to join our Quality Control team…
If any of the below describes you, we would love to meet you!
JOB SUMMARY
The responsibilities of the QC Supervisor are to oversee QC laboratory night shift operations and aligning resources with testing needs. Primary point of contact for Manufacturing and other departments for their shift. Perform the most complex chemical testing of intermediate and finished products according to written procedures and maintain QC instrument operation and reliability. Position requires instrument troubleshooting and method optimization to enhance lab throughput along with training others on current test methods and assists with implementation of new methods.
RESPONSIBILITIES AND LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES

• Responsible for managing the communication between their respective shift and other shifts as well as management concerning daily activities in the Quality Control lab.
• Responsible for managing the communication with other departments (MFG, Maintenance, R&D)
• Completes performance reviews and assist Manager in providing input for performance reviews of other personnel not on their shift
• Sets priorities for the shift and allocates work within the shift to ensure priorities are completed on time
• Responsible for auditing data when necessary
• Demonstrate advanced knowledge of various test methods and instrument analysis techniques and be proficient with all sample types and test methods. Perform more advanced troubleshooting/maintenance of the instrumentation
• Responsible for more complex physical and chemical testing of intermediate and finished products as described in the documented procedures to support product release and process validation protocols
• Demonstrate proficient ability to operate the instrument software applications, troubleshoot software and report data
• Perform swabbing and analysis of more complex manufacturing equipment in accordance with cGMP guidelines. Provide input on cleaning related issues and investigations
• Investigate Out of Specification results, Out of Trend results and deviations in accordance with cGMP guidelines
• Assist Management with writing and completion of investigation sections and product impact as required. Train others as required as it pertains to LIR/OOS procedures
• Train other Chemists on current and new test methods
• Accurately maintain notebooks and files compliant with current GMPs and internal Standard Operating Procedures. Peer review and/or audit others work as required for verification of GMP compliance
• Auditing of laboratory testing data as required
• Perform cost savings and process improvement projects as required
• Perform other duties as required

REQUIRED SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry or closely related field and 5+ years of experience working in a Chemistry Laboratory, Quality Control or Research and Development Laboratory, in the pharmaceutical industry.
• M.S. in Chemistry or closely related field and 3+ years of experience working in a Chemistry Laboratory, Quality Control or Research and Development Laboratory in the pharmaceutical industry.
• Experience managing a team
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Organized with exceptional attention to detail
• Advanced knowledge of laboratory procedures, equipment, instrumentation, safety procedures and laboratory practices which also includes lab networks and data integrity practices Knowledge and application of regulations relating to product stability
• Able to work independently on multiple projects in a dynamic and fast-paced environment
• Possess computer skills including Microsoft Office applications
• Able to contribute to cross-functional teams
• Possesses initiative with a proactive attitude to problem-solving, and has a desire to learn new skills

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Stand, walk, push, pull, twist, reach overhead, and bend to the floor.
• Occasionally move items or equipment weighing up to 50 pounds – potential to handle heavier materials with mechanical assistance.
• Occasionally required to climb ladders and/or steps to reach equipment.
• Reading precision measuring equipment, machine dials, gages, and thermometers; must be able to observe fine details utilizing a microscope.

Adare Pharma is an equal opportunity employer & prohibits unlawful discrimination based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin/ancestry, age, disability, marital & veteran status.
PRINCIPALS ONLY
NO AGENCIES OR THIRD PARTIES

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