Lab Supervisor (GMP, Small Molecule)

Thermo Fisher Scientific • Middleton, WI

1d • Onsite

About The Position

As a Supervisor you will coordinate staffing and resources, support day-to-day workflows, and assist in preparation and implementation of company policies, quality systems and training programs. This role ensures that projects are completed in a timely manner so that company revenues are met, and clients are satisfied with the quality and turnaround of work being performed. The Lab Supervisor also ensures that staff continue to be developed to keep pace with department goals and growth.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent preferred.
• Previous experience that provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the job (comparable to 5+ years) or equivalent and relevant combination of education, training, & experience.
• 1+ year demonstrated leadership qualities preferred
• In some cases an equivalency, consisting of a combination of appropriate education, training and/or directly related experience, will be considered sufficient for an individual to meet the requirements of the role.
• Experience with HPLC and/or small molecule analytical testing is preferred.
• Demonstrated proficiency of good organizational skills with the ability to adapt and adjust to changing priorities and to manage multiple assignments with challenging deadlines.
• Proven leadership skills
• Ability to train and mentor junior staff
• Demonstrated ability to be project solution driven
• Good written and oral communication skills as well as presentation skills
• Can independently perform root cause analysis
• Technical writing skills; ability to write quality documents (SOPs, investigation forms, etc.)
• Demonstrated knowledge of QA metrics of program base; ability to write and recommend changes to PPD SOPs
• Project and time management skills
• Able to communicate, receive, and understand information and ideas with diverse groups of people in a comprehensible and reasonable manner.
• Able to work upright and stationary and/or standing for typical working hours.
• Able to lift and move objects up to 25 pounds.
• Able to work in non-traditional work environments.
• Able to use and learn standard office equipment and technology with proficiency.
• May have exposure to potentially hazardous elements, including infectious agents, typically found in healthcare or laboratory environments.
• Able to perform successfully under pressure while prioritizing and handling multiple projects or activities.

Responsibilities

• Supervises the daily activities of staff within Small Molecule department, including interviewing, selection, hiring, professional development, performance management, and reviews and approves time records, requests for leave, and overtime.
• Manages daily workflow, allocates resources, and tracks performance metrics.
• Identifies and recommends process improvements and efficiency gains to optimize processes.
• Monitors and ensures compliance with quality standards, investigates and resolves complex problems through root cause analysis, and implements corrective actions.
• Responds to facility audit findings.
• Assists management in their responsibilities.
• Assists in preparation and implementation of PPD/client SOPs and company operational policies.
• Ensures adherence to SOPs, safety standards and company policies

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level