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Expires soon Merckgroup

Lab Supervisor - Virology Services

  • Internship
  • Rockville (Clarke County)

Job description



Lab Supervisor - Virology Services

Your role:

 

An exciting new opportunity has arisen to join our company as the Lab Supervisor. You supervise associate scientists and/or lab technicians in a laboratory within Biologics. The Lab Supervisor oversees a wide variety of assays or tests required to characterize product or material safety in addition to supervising all Associate Scientists and/or lab technicians in the lab. Tasks include oversight and overall management of the lab and responsibility for lab metrics. The lab supervisor will also make scientific observations, maintain detailed documentation and ensure all documentation fulfills generally accepted professional/industry standards. Lab supervisors are required to maintain a thorough understanding of BioReliance services, technical principles, and applications. This role requires approximately 0 – 10% of travel.

 

Responsibilities will include but or not limited to:

·  Directly supervise Associate Scientists and/or Laboratory Assistants. Set goals, conduct regular one-on-one discussions with employees, ensure development plans are in place for all employees, address personnel issues promptly, interview and hire new candidates and complete performance reviews fairly and on-time.
·  Ensuring departmental training modules are up to date and training matrix reflects staff capabilities.
·  Responsible for compliance of studies under the principles of GxP.
·  May act as Study Director with responsibility for the scientific conduct of GLP studies. 
·  May act as the study management/ responsible person on the release of test results in a GMP study.
·  Document scientific observations and coordinate all activities associated with day-to-day laboratory operations.
·  Schedule the conduct of assays by lab staff and coordinate the scheduling samples to be tested. 
·  Ensure the necessary paperwork is received to facilitate on time lab initiation of studies.
·  Review study data for accuracy, adherence to compliance and completeness of documentation.
·  Work with scientific staff to conduct thorough investigations to determine the root cause for each deviation and nonconformance. Document all aspects of the investigation in a timely manner. 
·  Liaise with Quality Assurance and appropriate cross-functional departmental areas to close the events and corrective actions identified during GxP laboratory testing.
·  Stay current with SOPs and regulations (cGMP and GLP). 
·  Periodically evaluate laboratory procedures, system controls, and technical documentation such as SOPs and batch records to ensure compliance.
·  Manage the use and maintenance of scientific equipment and instrumentation, computer systems; Ensure that they are kept in a calibrated / validated state and 21 CFR Part 11 compliant.
·  Assist in site visits (Technical and QA), complete client requests and address site visit/ audit findings in a timely manner.
·  Participate in conference calls and anticipate/ address client questions as appropriate. 
·  Participate in division-wide initiatives including Quality systems improvements, trans-divisional SOPs revisions, Lean projects, etc.

 

Who you are:

Minimum Qualifications:

·  Master’s degree in scientific discipline (i.e. Biology, Chemistry, etc.) with 2+ years laboratory experience, working with laboratory practices, techniques, equipment, materials and mathematical calculations – OR –Bachelor’s degree in scientific discipline (i.e. Biology, Chemistry, etc.) with 3+ years laboratory experience, working with laboratory practices, techniques, equipment, materials and mathematical calculations – OR – 8+ years laboratory experience, working with laboratory practices, techniques, equipment, materials and mathematical calculations.

 

Preferred Qualifications:

·  Intermediate skills in applicable computer programs
·  Excellent oral and written communication skills that have been demonstrated through presentations/seminars, oversight of projects, implementation of new services, etc.
·  Excellent time management skills
·  Highly collaborative as well as independent
·  Demonstrates a high level of initiative and leadership capabilities
·  Effective supervisory, coaching and training skills for complex and highly technical work
·  Highly technically competent

 

RSRMS

Job Requisition ID: 202601

Location: Rockville

Career Level: D - Professional (4-9 years)

Working time model: full-time

US Disclosure
The Company is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. No employee or applicant for employment will be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, disability, military or veteran status, genetic information, gender identity, transgender status, marital status, or any other classification protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.  This policy of Equal Employment Opportunity applies to all policies and programs relating to recruitment and hiring, promotion, compensation, benefits, discipline, termination, and all other terms and conditions of employment. Any applicant or employee who believes they have been discriminated against by the Company or anyone acting on behalf of the Company must report any concerns to their Human Resources Business Partner, Legal, or Compliance immediately. The Company will not retaliate against any individual because they made a good faith report of discrimination.

North America Disclosure
The Company is committed to accessibility in its workplaces, including during the job application process. Applicants who may require accommodation during the application process should speak with our HR Services team at 855 444 5678 from 8:00am to 5:30pm ET Monday through Friday.

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