Job Overview
Orion Group Life Sciences is recruiting a QC Laboratory Support Supervisor for a multinational pharmaceutical client in Sligo on an initial 9-month contract with strong potential to extend. The role reports to the QC Lab Manager and is onsite.
Job Summary: Provide an effective testing and analytical service to the plant, ensuring products manufactured are tested to specification on time and plant quality and safety goals are met. Ensure that all raw materials, in-process, finished product testing is carried out as per schedule and records are maintained to appropriate requirements. Maintain technical and systems excellence in the laboratory by coaching and training analysts, implementing improved working practices for efficiency, compliance and Right First Time. This position will take full responsibility for Compliance, Documentation, Equipment troubleshooting, Planning and Scheduling, LIMS and LES updates and System Training as required within the QC Lab. Other responsibilities may be assigned as required.
Responsibilities
Ensure Laboratory Documentation and Computerized Systems compliance with Data Integrity policies and regulatory requirements.
Understand Regulations and business processes required to maintain Laboratory Data Integrity.
Coach and guide analysts to perform to the best of their ability, addressing issues such as poor set-up or test execution performance.
Improve overall efficiency and velocity within the assigned team.
Ensure agreed schedule timelines and identify recovery paths when required, to bring test schedules back into alignment with plant requirements.
Identify weaknesses in laboratory performance and work with the laboratory manager to rectify.
Act as designee for the Laboratory Supervisor as assigned.
Instill a quality culture of Zero, Believe it, Achieve it amongst the QC laboratory team.
Execute and/or support projects as assigned by the laboratory manager.
Develop and change in‑house laboratory procedures as appropriate.
Complete project work.
Adhere to and support all EHS standards, procedures and policies.
Develop and review training material.
Supervision Received
Operate in an environment which is essentially self‑managed but with supervision through the Laboratory Manager.
Liaise with Laboratory Supervisors and Laboratory Manager to meet department timelines.
Qualifications
3rd level qualification in a relevant Science discipline.
Minimum 4 years analytical experience in the pharmaceutical industry.
Proven track record in an analytical role. Expert in HPLC and GC.
Strong knowledge of regulatory requirements.
Proficient in using analytical equipment in the QC lab.
Cognitive / Business Skills
High level of attention to detail and mental concentration to ensure accuracy and compliance with procedures.
Innovative thinking, proposing, demonstrating and implementing new solutions on a regular basis.
Proven problem‑solving skills and ability to adapt to new requirements.
Results driven, striving to meet all targets and metric standards set by department/site and division leaders.
Prioritises own and team work in line with business demands.
Commitment to quality and maintaining a high standard of work at all times.
Demonstrates highest integrity and strong work ethic.
Strong verbal and written communication skills for execution of role.
Strong interpersonal skills.
Ownership / Accountability
Responsible for smooth and efficient running of the laboratory and project milestones.
Demonstrates tenacity in closing issues and meeting project deadlines.
Ensures all work meets cGMP standards and quality records meet inspection and audit scrutiny.
Demonstrates an ethos of Right First Time at all times.
Ensures team compliance with procedures, policies and guidelines, adhering to cGMP, HPRA/FDA regulations and company policies.
Influence / Leadership
Leads and gives direction to team.
Leads the delivery of new initiatives.
Decision Making / Impact
Handles all compliance, documentation, training and system related tasks. Investigates and tackles issues independently when problems arise.
Responsible for presenting data to stakeholders to enable prompt decisions on deviations within the QC Lab.
About Orion Group
Orion Group was founded in 1987 and is now one of the largest, independent, international recruitment companies. We have a network of 200 employees working from 24 offices, delivering a range of services – Talent Acquisition, Recruitment Outsourcing Services, Retained Search, Global Workforce Solutions, Completions & Commissioning and Materials Management – across 68 countries. We recruit personnel across the Engineering & Technical, Office & Commercial, Scientific and Skilled Trades disciplines for sectors including Oil & Gas, Life Science, Power & Utilities, Constructions & Infrastructure, Manufacturing and Renewables.
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