Laboratory Data Specialist

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Our passion to create new to the world products has guided and continues to be core to our mission of making health and wellness more enjoyable. Come join us and become a part of our winning formula!

The Laboratory Data Specialist plays a pivotal role in ensuring the accuracy, integrity, and compliance of analytical data generated within the Quality Control (QC) or Analytical Development laboratories. This role supports Good Laboratory Practices (GLP), Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), and data integrity regulations. Responsibilities include providing subject matter expertise during internal and external audits and ensuring data integrity. This position proposes enhancements and explores innovative solutions to streamline workflows and elevate data management, analysis, and reporting.

Mentorship is also part of this role, sharing best practices and fostering a culture of excellence. Cross-functional collaboration skills are regularly leveraged to work closely with research & development (R&D), QC laboratory, production, and regulatory teams. The Laboratory Data Specialist aligns data practices across departments, provides insights that support decision-making, and troubleshoots data-related challenges.

• Review raw data, test results, and documentation generated during analytical testing.
• Verify that data entries are complete, accurate, and comply with established procedures.
• Cross-check calculations, sample IDs, and instrument parameters.
• Identify any inconsistencies or deviations from expected patterns.
• Ensure the integrity of computerized data in laboratory instrumentation and systems.
• Ensure adherence to regulatory guidelines (e.g., FDA, ICH, USP, etc.) and internal quality standards.
• Review laboratory notebooks, logbooks, and electronic records.
• Document findings, observations, and corrective actions.
• Collaborate with laboratory personnel to address data discrepancies promptly.
• Participate in out-of-specification (OOS) result investigations, unexpected trends, and data anomalies.
• Work closely with analysts and supervisors to resolve issues.
• Participate in root cause analysis (RCA) and corrective/preventive action (CAPA) processes.
• Prepare data for internal and external audits and assist in audit responses.
• Maintain an organized and accessible data repository.
• Propose and implement process enhancements to improve data quality, efficiency, and productivity.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement best practices.
• Stay informed about industry trends and technological advancements.
• Provide leadership and guidance to junior data specialists and lab as needed.
• Conduct review, revision updates, and drafting of standard operating procedures (SOP) for the QC analytical chemistry laboratory.
• Release raw materials, packaging, in-process products, and finished products.
• Train chemists in data integrity and good documentation practices.
• Assist with the execution and management of product stability program.
• Work collaboratively with cross-function teams to create, review and/or revise specifications for raw materials and finished products (in-process, release, stability).

Education & Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in chemistry or related scientific field.
• 5 years’ bench experience in a QC analytical laboratory or commensurate combination of higher education and relevant work experience in pharmaceuticals or closely related industry.
• Strong understanding of cGMP, GLP, and laboratory compliance.
• Strong technical writing skills and the ability to create technical documentation.
• Ability to interpret and apply Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) regulations.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office including Excel and…