Experience in Pharmaceutical is a must for this position.
Overall Responsibilities:
The Supervisor of Laboratory Operations duties shall include, but are not limited to, the following:
Demonstrate competency on pharmaceutical analysis as per current pharmacopeias (i.e., USP, BP, EP, JP, etc.) in both wet chemistry and instrumentation techniques
Provide support, direction and coaching to subordinates
Manage analysts’ project distribution on a daily basis
Review and approve C of A’s of the completed projects
Ensure that all chemical tests are conducted according to the appropriate method/protocol and are in compliance with cGMP / GMP regulations
Initiate OOS/aberrant investigations including writing/approving deviation/investigation reports and ensure corrective/preventive actions are executed
Supervise qualification and method transfer activities (internal and external) with commercial manufacturing facilities
Understand the relevant scientific and technical principles required for analytical functions for the analytical instruments and methodology used
Draws conclusions from data/results and communicate to analysts and management
Identify instrument/method problems related to analytical methods and troubleshoot with minimal guidance
Address unexpected outcomes/issues, proposes solutions, and resolve problems
Follow cGMP principles, company’s standard operating procedures (SOPs), and regulatory requirements
Review laboratory notebooks, worksheets, databases in routine basis to ensure compliance with GLP and cGMP requirements
Develop Standard Operating Procedures and Method Validation Protocols. Prepare and maintain Certificates of Analysis and Stability sample analysis documentation
Review methods from Analytical Development for implementation in Quality Control. Support chemists working with HPLC, GC, LC-MS, Dissolution and other lab instruments
Maintain QC laboratory supply inventory, anticipate supply needs, place supply orders, and verify receipt of supplies
Manage QC laboratory staff through recruitment and selection, training employees, planning, monitoring, and appraising job results
Evaluate the effectiveness of the training program and ensure that the staff clearly understands the functions they are assigned to perform
Participate in long-range planning and budgeting processes. Seeks approval from the President of all budget, manpower, and material requirements
Evaluate annual performance appraisals
Any ad-hoc tasks assigned by the ARA senior management
Education, Experience, Knowledge, and Skills Requirements:
Permanent residency and/or Canadian citizenship
Minimum B.Sc. degree in Chemistry or relevant discipline with equivalent experience, M.Sc. in Chemistry is preferred
Minimum 5 years Canadian working experience in Pharmaceutical/Nutraceutical and/or QC analytical laboratories in a supervisory role
Must have sound communication and writing skills
Detail oriented and strong decision making, problem solving capability is required
Must demonstrate strong supervisory skills including delegation, time management, work allocation and leadership
The above positions are only applicable to permanent residence and/or Canadian citizens with a minimum degree in science and five years of direct experience.
We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. No phone calls please.
To apply, please reference “QC Laboratory Supervisor” in subject line and submit resume, cover letter and salary expectations.