Job DescriptionWe are now hiring a QC Lab Supervisor to join our team in Westport for a 12 month Fixed-Term-Contract.
You will lead the QC Chemistry Analysis and Release testing team and ensure the continued success of the team.
Ensure that technical and systems excellence is maintained in the laboratory by ensuring own skills are maintained, by coaching and training analysts to ensure right first time behavior and by implementing improved working practices in terms of efficiency, compliance and Right First Time.Supervise Daily Laboratory operations, ensuring personnel execute their responsibilities in strict accordance with relevant regulatory guidelines.
Support the weekly and daily production schedules and participate in the daily Tier 1 meeting to review shift production.Documenting all testing activities, results and raw data on time, accurately and legiblyUse of laboratory IT systems including LIMS and EmpowerAdhering to all company standards in the areas of safety, housekeeping and quality, notifying management of any discrepanciesWork with team, Supervisors, Quality Manager and Laboratory Manager to ensure compliance to Quality Management SystemIdentify and understand issues, problems and opportunities whilst providing a viable solution.Have a people centred approach to their management style whilst upholding the values and ethos of AbbvieExecuting and / or supporting projects as assigned by the laboratory manager.Developing and changing of in-house laboratory procedures as appropriate.Adheres to and supports all EHS & E standards, procedures, and policies.Ensuring that the agreed compliance timelines, such as CAPA due dates are adhered to and identify recovery paths when required to bring test schedules back into alignment with plant requirements.Identifying opportunities in laboratory performance improvements and working with the laboratory manager to rectify.Qualifications3rd Level Qualification in a Science Discipline, preferably Chemistry related.Minimum 4 years analytical experience in the pharmaceutical industry.Experience in an analytical role with experience in HPLC, GC, LCMS, GCMS, Automatic titration, Identification techniques preferred.Experience and good knowledge of Empower.Good knowledge and understanding of Data Integrity from Laboratory perspective.Excellent communication, organization, time-management and teamwork skillsDemonstrate ability to work on one's own initiativeAdditional InformationAbbVie is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to operating with integrity, driving innovation, transforming lives and serving our community.
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