Laboratory Team Leader

Catalent Pharma Solutions • Greenville, NC

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Laboratory Team Leader leads laboratory personnel in daily activities, providing coaching and feedback to team members. The role supports internal business units and external clients on pre-commercial and commercial processes and projects at Catalent’s Greenville, North Carolina site. The position is 100% onsite and scheduled Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

The Team Leader supervises and develops chemists and scientists, oversees analytical work and data review, and promotes quality, safety, and compliance with approved procedures and cGMPs. The role also troubleshoots laboratory issues, leads investigations, monitors performance, identifies improvements, and manages analytical project work and client relationships.

Requirements

• Associate degree in Biotechnology, Chemistry, or an equivalent science field and 9 years of professional experience in pharmaceutical analytical chemistry; or a bachelor's degree in a science-related field and 8 years of such experience; or a master's degree in a science-related field and 6 years of such experience; or a PhD in a science-related field and 4 years of relevant experience in pharmaceutical analytical chemistry.
• Experience in a Catalent analytical laboratory independently managing client interactions and projects, and mentoring and training junior analysts, may substitute for 3 years of professional experience.
• Ability to lift up to 10 pounds unassisted.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and support the development of chemists and scientists in GMP documentation practices, client project scope, and laboratory technical skills through on-the-job training, mentoring, and guidance.
• Resolve team conflicts related to performance or workload and ensure appropriate resource allocation within and across teams.
• Schedule analytical work and review analytical data packets and analysis reports as appropriate.
• Manage the development and performance of direct reports, including training, coaching, and mentoring.
• Promote quality and safety by identifying and monitoring applicable standards.
• Ensure work is performed and documented according to approved standard operating procedures, generally in compliance with cGMPs, and on agreed schedules.
• Maintain proficiency in process and data review within the relevant scientific field and troubleshoot instrument-, method-, and technique-related issues.
• Initiate and conduct investigations into out-of-specification and out-of-trend results and deviations from standard operating procedures; ensure timely, comprehensive investigations using established procedures and root-cause analysis techniques.
• Identify and recommend improvements to efficiency, customer service, and teamwork, and monitor key performance indicators.
• Manage projects and serve as the Analytical representative for internal and external pre-commercial and commercial clients and, as required, CMOs.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Competitive paid time off and 8 paid holidays.
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits effective on the first day of employment.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Site-based activities and seasonal events.
• Employee Resource Groups promoting diversity and inclusion.
• Green initiatives and community engagement programs.
• Defined career path, annual performance reviews, and growth opportunities.
• WellHub physical and mental wellness program, including an onsite fitness center.
• Exclusive discounts through Perkspot from over 900 merchants.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: Associate degree