QC Lab Manager

JOB SUMMARY

The QC Lab Manager will lead the daily functions of QC lab including but not limited to lab operations, and procedures, equipment receipt and installation, good documentation practices and data management, training of QC lab team members as well as generate PO for lab supplies. Project involvement will start with lab improvement, and operation needs and will continue through method development, verification and/or validations, on to routine analysis of raw materials, in-process samples, cross contamination, and release testing of finished products.

A combination of analytical, communication, and reasoning skills to accurately and efficiently management the lab and run a QC lab is a must.

• Perform daily activities of QC laboratory to support pesticide production plant.
• Creates systems/procedures for recording, monitoring, and maintaining quality results to ensure QC laboratory performance is kept in accordance with company procedures.
• Responsible for the overall operational and technical efforts of QC lab including staff members and equipment maintenance, by directing the day-to-day operations in addition to execution of lab testing of production samples.
• Review and compile laboratory test data and perform appropriate analyses.
• Provides technical expertise for manufacturing deviations e.g. failure data investigations, by working in concert with manufacturing and quality assurance. This includes deviation documentation, investigational reports, change control, CAPAs etc.
• Writing, reviewing and approving documentation e.g. technical reports, standard operating procedures, laboratory protocols, trend analyses.
• Quickly identify and resolve gaps and provide technical support while troubleshooting problems such as equipment, software, data.
• Facilitate the maintenance of the lab including routine housekeeping, lab inventory, and equipment
• Contribute to team building, training, and problem-solving initiatives
• Professionally develop analysts to improve on individual and overall performance
• Communicate effectively with other relevant groups, including but not limited to Quality Assurance, Manufacturing, and Process Development
• Contributes to completing project milestones, organizing work to meet project deadlines, and communicating progress on scheduled projects.

• Batch release rate
• Product recall rate
• Certification (job related)

• Bachelor's degree in relevant scientific discipline
• Minimum of 2 years of work experience in Quality Control laboratory
• Minimum of 2 years' experience in qualification, technology and method transfer, and validation/verification of analytical methods
• Minimum of 2 years' experience in a broad range of analytical techniques and instruments, including GC, HPLC, KF, FTIR, pH and density meters, viscometer, particle size analyzer, analytical balance, moisture analyzer, and stability testing
• Minimum of 2 years' experience of making lab batch and its data interpretation

• Advanced degree in relevant science discipline (chemistry, biochemistry, etc.)
• Experience in managing a production QC laboratory
• Knowledge of EPA regulations regarding the manufacturing of pesticide products

• Proficient in Microsoft Office software (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook, Teams etc.)
• Exemplary verbal, written, communication, multi-tasking, and organizational skills
• Ability to comprehend regulatory requirements and technical documentation

UPL provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants irrespective of their race, color, religion, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. In addition to federal law requirements, in every location in which the company has facilities, UPL complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. UPL also reinforces EEO through its Corporate Business Principles and Code of Business Conduct.