Group Leader- Med Device Chemistry
About The Position
The Group Leader for the Medical Device Chemistry group provides day-to-day leadership, technical oversight, and operational management for scientists delivering analytical chemistry services. The role is accountable for timely client-project execution, high scientific and quality standards, personnel development, and laboratory efficiency. In a rapidly growing department, the Group Leader helps build a foundation for sustainable growth by developing team capabilities and technical expertise, strengthening operational processes, improving resource planning, and aligning laboratory capacity with business demand. The role balances current workloads with the development of people, processes, and infrastructure needed for long-term success. The position is full-time, first shift, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. It is not remote. Candidates within commuting distance of Lancaster, Pennsylvania are encouraged to apply; relocation assistance is not provided. Travel of up to 25% may be required.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry, Biochemistry, Pharmaceutical Sciences, or a related scientific discipline.
- Authorization to work in the United States indefinitely without sponsorship.
- At least 4 years of analytical laboratory experience.
- In-depth knowledge of analytical chemistry techniques and instrumentation, such as chromatography, mass spectrometry, spectroscopy, and wet chemistry.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
- Strong leadership and team development skills.
- Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.
Nice To Haves
- Master’s degree or Ph.D.
- At least 2 years of laboratory supervisory or leadership experience, preferably in a CRO supporting pharmaceutical or medical device companies.
- Experience in GMP, ISO 17025, or similar regulated environments.
- Experience with laboratory investigations, root cause analysis, and CAPA processes.
- Experience with extractables and leachables (E&L) testing.
Responsibilities
- Lead, mentor, coach, and develop chemists, strengthening the department’s analytical expertise.
- Help establish performance expectations, conduct performance reviews, and provide ongoing coaching.
- Support recruiting, onboarding, training, and retention of laboratory personnel.
- Promote a collaborative, accountable, and customer-focused work environment.
- Coordinate daily laboratory activities and staff allocation to complete projects efficiently and on schedule.
- Monitor laboratory capacity and priorities to meet client and business commitments.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives that improve productivity, quality, and turnaround times.
- Provide technical expertise and scientific leadership on analytical chemistry principles, testing strategies, data interpretation, and laboratory best practices.
- Assess new, unique, and technically challenging project requests for laboratory fit, feasibility, resource needs, analytical approach, and execution strategy.
- Lead technical assessment, implementation, and onboarding of new testing capabilities, methods, and service offerings.
- Troubleshoot and resolve complex laboratory, method, instrumentation, and data-quality issues.
- Support method establishment, development, and validation while ensuring technical rigor and regulatory compliance.
- Review and approve analytical data, reports, and technical documentation.
- Interpret complex analytical data and communicate findings, recommendations, and risks to internal stakeholders and clients.
- Ensure laboratory activities comply with applicable quality and compliance requirements, including GMP, GLP, and ISO.
- Support laboratory audits, investigations, deviations, and CAPA actions.
- Ensure adherence to laboratory safety procedures and requirements.
- Support customer interactions, technical discussions, and project planning to promote client satisfaction.
- Partner with business development on technical proposals and project feasibility assessments.
- Work with laboratory leadership to assess future technical needs, instrumentation requirements, and capability expansion opportunities.
- Assist with departmental budgeting, forecasting, and strategic planning.
Benefits
- Comprehensive medical coverage
- Dental coverage options
- Vision coverage options
- Life insurance
- Disability insurance
- 401(k) with company match
- Paid vacation
- Paid holidays
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
