Supervisor, QC Technicians

Description

Quality, Service, Collaboration, Courage. Do you exhibit these values and wish to be around others that do too? Are you interested in making a difference in your community and the world? Are you looking for a place where you can grow and learn in a diverse, community-minded culture? If these statements resonate with you, Grand River Aseptic Manufacturing (GRAM) welcomes you to apply to join our community of dedicated individuals improving lives every day.

Overview of this Position:

The supervisor of the quality control technicians supports and manages quality control sampling to support the testing of cGMP finished drug products, in-process, excipients, components, and stability samples. Oversees QC purchasing, purchase orders, contract laboratory sample submission forms, GRAM internal shipping forms, and sample verifications.

Non-Negotiable Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree in Chemistry or other life sciences related field.
• 2 years pharmaceutical cGMP or related lab experience.
• 2 years demonstrated leadership experience with direct reports.
• Ability to read and execute compendia methods from USP-NF, EP, BP etc.
• Must have proficient computer skills in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.

Responsibilities Include (but are not limited to):

• Manage day-to-day prioritization of all QC sampling, sample verifications, purchasing and sample submission forms to contract laboratories.
• Verify and/or approve all QC Tech purchase order, internal shipping/transfer documents, and external sample submission forms.
• Maintain a material ordering and external testing budget including tracking of all POs and reporting spend on a routine basis.
• Manage QC technician schedules to ensure sampling timelines are met to meet manufacturing requirements.
• Work with management to maintain working schedule of all work flowing through the QC Technicians.
• Comply with all laboratory safety guidelines, both written and implied. Inform management of any safety concerns.
• Lead training of all new employees and maintain all training documentation via current system.
• Support the OOS system, Laboratory Investigations, and assist in any related CAPAs, non-conformances, etc.
• Work with management to deliver staff performance evaluations, develop individual goals, address performance and progress via routine 1x1 meetings.
• Oversight of laboratory chemical and equipment use.
• Establish and maintain good technique with regards to working in an aseptic environment.
• Independently author or edit internal test methods and standard operating procedures.

Full job description available during formal interview process.

What Sets GRAM Apart from Other Employers:

MEDICAL BENEFITS starting day 1: Blue Cross Blue Shield medical and dental, vision, life insurance, and disability benefits are available to you and your family on your first day of work, with the company paying for 75% of the cost! Once eligible for the 401(k) program, all your contributions are immediately 100% vested, and you are immediately vested in GRAM contributions as well. We also offer generous off-shift premiums!

Paid VOLUNTEERISM starting day 1: GRAM encourages giving back to our community by offering 16 hours of paid volunteer time per calendar year!

PTO: Full-time employees accrue up to 13 days of time off per calendar year. You choose how to use this time for your vacation, sick, or mental health needs!

WELLNESS TIME OFF: Employees earn 1 hour of time off for every 30 hours worked to use how you choose.

PAID HOLIDAYS: We offer 10 paid holidays per calendar year with immediate eligibility!

PAY: Depends on Experience and is discussed during the interview process.