Team Leader, Cells and Media 8:30am-5pm

Boehringer Ingelheim GmbH; Athens (GA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Boehringer Ingelheim is seeking a role focused on supporting continuous vaccine manufacturing. The candidate will coordinate with groups to supervise preparation of active ingredient components, ensuring training and qualification of team members and maintaining technical data and documentation.

The role requires strong communication, GMP/USDA knowledge, and leadership to meet deadlines in a complex environment while contributing to site projects and EHS initiatives.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent with 2–3 years in related field; Biology degree or related field with 3–4 years preferred.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office and database software systems.
• Excellent oral and written communication; Working knowledge of GMP and USDA requirements for Vaccine Manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Oversees and ensures training and qualification of team members.
• Reviews in process documentation for accuracy and compliance in a timely manner.
• Maintains technical data and support documentation.
• Initiates and facilitates root cause analysis and implement corrective and preventative actions to address problems.
• Escalates production flow disturbances.
• Demonstrates a visible and tangible commitment to EHS (Environment, Health, and Safety) programs and initiatives.
• Assesses individual and team performance regarding the continuous improvement.
• Participates and provides support to site projects and initiatives.

Skills

Training & qualification

Root cause analysis

GMP knowledge

Leadership

Time management

Communication skills

Aseptic technique

MS Office proficiency

Education

High School Diploma

Biology degree (preferred)

Tools

Documentation systems

Job description

The basic purpose of this role is to perform support/process duties associated with the continuous manufacture of Boehringer Ingelheim vaccines. The incumbent will perform and coordinate with other groups and supervise the activities associated with the preparation of active ingredient vaccine component (cells and medias) requirements.As an employee of Boehringer Ingelheim, you will actively contribute to the discovery, development, and delivery of our products to our patients and customers. Our global presence provides opportunity for all employees to collaborate internationally, offering visibility and opportunity to directly contribute to the companies' success. We realize that our strength and competitive advantage lie with our people. We support our employees in several ways to foster a healthy working environment, meaningful work, mobility, networking, and work-life balance. Our competitive compensation and benefit programs reflect Boehringer Ingelheim's high regard for our employees.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Oversees and ensures training and qualification of team members.
• Reviews in process documentation for accuracy and compliance in a timely manner.
• Maintains technical data and support documentation.
• Initiates and facilitates root cause analysis and implement corrective and preventative actions to address problems.
• Escalates production flow disturbances.
• Demonstrates a visible and tangible commitment to EHS (Environment, Health, and Safety) programs and initiatives.
• Assesses individual and team performance regarding the continuous improvement.
• Participates and provides support to site projects and initiatives.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent plus minimum two to three (2-3) years in related field. Biology Degree or related field plus three to four (3-4) years’ experience in related field preferred.
• Basic math skills.
• Equipment/automation trouble shooting skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office and other database software systems.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Working knowledge of GMP and USDA requirements for Vaccine Manufacturing.
• Results oriented and ability to meet firm deadlines while working in a complex and variable environment.
• Demonstrated leadership skills.
• Strong organizational and time management skills with exceptional attention to detail.
• Clean room and aseptic technique knowledge.