QC Laboratory Supervisor (2nd shift)

Grand River Aseptic Manufacturing; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits starting day 1

Paid volunteer time

PTO 104 hours per year

Wellness time off (WTO)

10 paid holidays per year

Pay discussed during interview

Job summary

Grand River Aseptic Manufacturing is seeking a QC Laboratory Supervisor for the 2nd shift to lead the Quality Control Laboratory in support of cGMP drug product testing and manufacturing.

The role entails managing routine and specialized analyses, supervising lab staff, ensuring safety, and maintaining training documentation in a regulated environment.

Qualifications

• Requires Bachelor's degree in Chemistry or related discipline with a minimum of 5 years pharmaceutical or testing experience.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day prioritization of routine, in-process, stability, and finished product work.
• Supervise lab personnel, including staff performance and scheduling for over-time/weekend coverage.
• Maintain the working schedule for all work flowing through the QC Analytical Lab.
• Ensure compliance with laboratory safety guidelines and report any concerns to management.
• Lead training of new employees and maintain training documentation.
• Support the OOS system, Laboratory Investigations, and related CAPAs/non-conformances.
• Conduct staff performance evaluations and set individual goals.
• Oversee use of laboratory chemicals and equipment.
• Maintain aseptic technique and author/edit internal test methods and SOPs.

Skills

Bachelor's degree in Chemistry

Pharma testing experience

MS Office proficiency

Lab supervision

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemistry or related (Biochemistry/Biotechnology)

Tools

HPLC

UHPLC

UPLC

GC

UV-Vis

FTIR

Job description

Description

QC Laboratory Supervisor (2nd shift)

Overview of this Position:

The Quality Control Laboratory Supervisor supports and manages quality systems as they relate to the manufacturing and testing of cGMP drug products.

Hours for this position are 4:00 pm to 12:30 am, Monday - Friday with weekend support necessary depending on the production schedule.

Non-Negotiable Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Chemistry and/or other related discipline (e.g. Biochemistry, Biotechnology) a minimum of 5 years pharmaceutical or testing experience.
• Must have proficient computer skills in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.

Preferred Requirements:

• Knowledge of physical, chemical, and instrumental analysis of raw material, active pharmaceutical ingredients, excipients and finished pharmaceutical products.
• Experience with various types of laboratory instruments including: HPLC, UHPLC, UPLC, GC, UV-Vis, FTIR, etc.
• Candidate should understand and have experience with pharmaceutical manufacturing and analytical laboratories in regulated environments under FDA, ICH, and EMA guidelines.

Responsibilities Include (but are not limited to):

• Manage day to day prioritization of routine, in-process, stability, and finished product work.
• Supervises lab personnel, including staff performance and creation of staff schedules to ensure over-time/weekend coverage for manufacturing support.
• Work with management to maintain working schedule of all work flowing through the QC Analytical Lab.
• Comply with all laboratory safety guidelines, both written and implied. Inform management of any safety concerns.
• Lead training of all new employees and maintain all training documentation via current system.
• Support the OOS system, Laboratory Investigations, and assist in any related CAPAs, non-conformances, etc.
• Work with management to deliver staff performance evaluations, develop individual goals, address performance and progress via routine 1x1 meetings.
• Oversight of all laboratory chemical and equipment use.
• Establish and maintain good technique with regards to working in an aseptic environment.
• Independently author or edit internal test methods and standard operating procedures.

Full job description available during formal interview process.

What Sets GRAM Apart from Other Employers:

• BENEFITS starting day 1: Medical, prescription, dental, vision, life insurance, and disability benefits are available to you and your family on your first day of work, with the company paying a portion of the cost! Once eligible for the 401(k) program, all your contributions are immediately 100% vested, and you are immediately vested in GRAM contributions as well. We also offer generous off-shift premiums!
• Paid VOLUNTEERISM starting day 1: GRAM encourages giving back to our community by offering 16 hours of paid volunteer time per calendar year!
• PAID TIME OFF: You choose how to use this time for your vacation, sick, or mental health needs! PTO: Full-time employees accrue up to 104 hours of paid time off per calendar year, with this amount being prorated your first year. WELLNESS TIME OFF (WTO): In addition to PTO, employees earn 1 hour of wellness time off for every 30 hours worked, to use how you choose.
• PAID HOLIDAYS: We offer 10 paid holidays per calendar year with immediate eligibility!
• PAY: Depends on Experience and is discussed during the interview process.