QC Supervisor, Chemistry

Natural Alternatives International Inc•Vista, CA

1d•$90,000 - $110,000•Onsite

About The Position

NAI is a leader in nutritional health, manufacturing whole food-based supplements. The QC Supervisor, Chemistry is responsible for planning, organizing, directing, and evaluating the activities of the QC chemistry staff to support operations, planning, production, and R&D, ensuring compliance with cGLP/cGMP regulations and company policies. This role involves managing laboratory operations, staff, equipment, and safety protocols within the chemistry lab.

Requirements

BA/BS, MS or Ph.D. degree in chemistry, biochemistry, or related field.
Minimum 6 years (BA/BS) or 4 years (MS) or 2 years (Ph.D.) of analytical chemistry in a cGLP/cGMP lab.
Minimum 2 years supervisory/leadership experience.
Strong analytical and technical troubleshooting skills, especially with chromatography instrumentation such as HPLC.
Ability to investigate and resolve chromatographic, physical, and wet chemical issues.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Ability to communicate effectively with staff, other NAI departments, contract labs, clients, vendors, service technicians.
Ability to write quality reports, SOPs and other work-related documents.
Ability to multi-task and perform under stressful conditions.
Regularly required to walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; stoop and kneel; talk and hear.
Frequently required to sit and stand.
Specific vision abilities required: close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust and focus.
Lifting requirement: Up to the maximum safety-recommended 50 pounds.

Nice To Haves

Experience preferably in the dietary supplement, food or pharmaceutical industry.
Experience with Empower and Mass Lynx software.

Responsibilities

Ensures all QC staff receive training in cGMPS, SOP’s, and company policies.
Writes, revises, and reviews QC SOPs.
Develops and implements corrective actions for continuous improvement.
Manages OOS notifications and investigations from contract laboratories.
Oversees day-to-day chemistry laboratory operations to meet production and R&D needs.
Plans daily and weekly work assignments for chemistry analysts.
Collaborates with the lab administrative team and director to assign and revise testing priorities.
Provides technical guidance to staff on laboratory procedures.
Reviews analyst work and notebooks, prepares final reports, and ensures proper record-keeping.
Evaluates and improves lab procedures.
Performs out-of-specification (OOS) and out of trend (OOT) investigations.
Communicates with other NAI departments regarding sample and project status.
Manages the qualification, validation, and maintenance program for chemistry lab equipment.
Assists with laboratory equipment maintenance and calibration programs, including troubleshooting.
Provides technical leadership for instruments such as HPLC, HPTLC, UPLC/MS.
Oversees chemistry inventory to support lab operations.
Communicates with contractors regarding lab equipment and vendors regarding specialty consumables.
Supervises the QC chemistry staff, including hiring, training, scheduling, evaluating competency, mentoring, and disciplining.
Manages the training program for chemistry analysts on laboratory procedures, analytical instruments, and testing methodologies.
Ensures adequate and up-to-date training records are kept for lab staff.
Oversees a proficiency testing program to monitor training efficacy.
Reviews staff performance, addresses deficiencies, and performs annual review assessments.
Maintains a safe, organized, and clean work environment in the chemistry lab.
Assists in the management of NAI Chemical Control Program.
Oversees the lab Chemical Hygiene Plan.
Manages the lab hazardous material disposal program and oversees proper disposal of all NAI wastes.
Maintains an up-to-date inventory of hazardous materials with regulatory agencies.
May act as a QC representative to the Safety committee.
Maintains cGLP and cGMP standards and ensures adherence to NAI procedures and policies within the chemistry Lab.
Reviews and revises Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) and other QC documents.
Participates actively in audits (internal and external) and in remedial actions for non-compliance observations.
Performs special projects as assigned by the QC Director.
Performs duties of the QC Director in their absence.