CHEMICAL LABORATORY TEAM LEAD
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Job Reference Number |
14222498 |
Client ID: |
RI/CW114454 |
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Posted On: |
Nov 19 2009 |
Location: |
MUNSTER, LIMERICK |
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Job Type: |
Permanent
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Salary: |
NEGOTIABLE |
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Mike Morrissey of CareerWise Recruitment requires a Chemical Laboratory Team Lead for our Limerick client.
In this Role, the Laboratory Team Leader will be responsible for day-to-day management of the Chemistry Laboratory unit, organised around specific manufacturing processes. The key activities include:
Achieving output, quality and service targets within agreed cost parameters.
Identifying and introducing systems /testing improvements.
- Direct Reports are Chemical Analysts.
THE ROLE:
*Day-to-day scheduling of Product testing ensuring this is carried out in a timely and cost effective manner as per agreed production schedules.
*Establish performance targets for the Laboratory, and monitor actual performance against targets, taking appropriate and timely corrective action where negative trends begin to emerge.
*Ensure awareness and achievement of all regulatory and compliance requirements (FDA, ISO, EH&S, etc.) *Ensure all laboratory and other relevant procedures are compliant with GLP/GMP requirements and laboratory test records are maintained.
*Employee selection, training & development and performance appraisals for the Laboratory Team.
*Ensure the validation status for all Test methods and laboratory equipment is compliant with regulatory requirements and internal procedures.
*Provide technical support to the Manufacturing team regarding issues which arise and are detected in the laboratory and also for trials which are performed as part of Root Cause investigation.
*Support all Process and Equipment Validations projects where laboratory services are required.
*Maximize employee engagement as measured by Q12 (employee engagement survey) while maintaining a strong focus on individual and team performance.
*Ensure all analysts are appropriately trained in all GLP/GMP procedures.
*Prepare and deliver annual budgets.
REQUIREMENTS:
*Strong leadership skills, and can demonstrate success in managing change, developing the team, and confronting performance issues.
*Proven to be self-directed, self-motivated and able to prioritize and resolve competing priorities.
*Demonstrated knowledge of current regulatory requirements ( FDA requirements preferable ) pertaining to Laboratory Management and general GMP also within a pharmaceutical /medical device environment.
*The ability to continually adapt to a changing regulated environment.
*Possess highly developed interpersonal skills.
*Be competent in meeting customer's requirements whilst managing their overall expectations.
*A working knowledge of Statistical techniques and analysis would be desirable.
*Experience in defending Laboratory Systems and areas of responsibility during regulatory inspections.
*Validation experience desirable.
*Bachelor's Degree or Higher in Science, Chemistry or related subject.
*6+ year's relevant experience in GMP Manufacturing/Testing environment in Medical Device/Pharmaceutical Industry.
*2+ years demonstrated experience in Manager / Supervisory role for Chemistry Laboratory team.
CareerWise Recruitment accepts that you do not wish your CV to be forwarded to any client company without your prior consent and gives an absolute assurance that this wish will be respected at all times.
Contact Mike Morrissey on 00353 -21-4297536 for more information .
CareerWise Recruitment
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