Team Leader, Quality Control

Position Summary

The QC Team Lead will join the microbiology group to provide technical supervision, coordinate and track projects, act as point person on CMC Teams and validation projects. Responsibilities will also include reviewing, reporting test results as related to validation protocols. Direct Support for Method development and optimization for all Microbiology methodology and testing such as Endotoxin, Sterility, Biological Indicators, Microbial Limits, Bioburden.

Suggest and implement new technologies and equipment for Microbiological testing.

• A four year degree in science, preferably in Biology or Microbiology with minimum 8 years’ experience in the pharmaceutical industry
• Experience with the execution of test methods for sterile and non-sterile drugs, raw materials, components and in-process testing. This includes the methods described in USP Chapters 61, 62, 71, 85, 788 and relevant informational chapters
• Critical thinker, ability to identify issues and work quickly to resolution with minimum supervision
• Capable of managing/coordinating multiple priorities in a dynamic environment, while maintaining a professional demeanor
• Understand common microbiological test instrumentation
• Excellent organizational, planning and scheduling skills
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Good interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Commitment to continuous improvement in all areas.
• Ability to work safely; seek out and encourage safe practices
• Experience with LIMS systems, Trackwise or similar electronic documentation system, SAP

• Coordinate and support Tech Services Projects, which include:
  • Method Validations and optimizations
  • New technologies and equipment
• Assist in the identification of new Microbiology testing technologies and equipment to meet evolving regulatory requirements.
• Support regulatory audits.
• Write protocols and execute method verification/validation/qualification/ transfers
• Write, execute laboratory investigations for out of specifications and out of trend results
• Point person and Microbiology point person for higher level meetings / projects such as CMC Team support.
• Write documents (SOPs, specifications, technical reports)
• Execute, oversee instrument qualification as necessary
• Implement continuous improvement activities to maximize the resources available
• Write change controls and work orders for systems and instrumentation changes
• Review data as needed utilizing LIMS, SAP and SLIM
• Troubleshooting of technical procedures, methodology and instrumentation
• Data entry for testing results following GMP regulations
• Review tests results for other analysts
• Train new analysts and document training
• Provide technical support to new analysts
• Participate in non-routine projects, validations and method development to meet departmental and individual goals
• Review SOPs, product specifications and controlled forms to comply with USP, EP, JP and CP regulations
• Maintain the laboratory operations in compliance with industry regulations
• The successful candidate will be responsible for managing their time, organizing their workload to be efficient, and have good organizational and communication skills.