(Archived) Chemist or Microbiologist – QC Project Management Specialist

ROLE DESCRIPTION:

• Project Management Specialist will be responsible for managing a portfolio of QC projects related to new product development, site to site method transfers, method validations, and material evaluations.
• The successful candidate will be responsible for developing and reporting project metrics to keep project stakeholders aware of the QC project status.
• The Specialist will also support:
• Laboratory investigations
• QC analyst training
• Improvement projects
• Special interdepartmental and regulatory requests

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE:

• The successful candidate should be familiar with electronic systems used within the QC laboratories, e.g., Trackwise, SAP, and Empower.
• Minitab and Microsoft Project/Gantt chart
• 5S and Six Sigma training is highly desired
• Prior project management experience with a proven record of success is preferred.
• This position requires an excellent working knowledge of chemical and microbiological techniques used in the pharmaceutical testing laboratory; experience related to testing sterile injectables and oral solid dose formulations is highly desirable.
• Prior experience training laboratory analysts and authoring test method validation protocols/reports are pluses.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Microbiology or relevant science discipline with 6-10 years, or MS degree with a minimum of 5 years of experience in an analytical laboratory.
• Six Sigma Green/Black belt certification and/or PMP certification desired.
• Working across departments and with colleagues at globally located sites is required.
• The successful candidate must possess the ability to work with a sense of urgency in a fast-paced cGMP environment.
• Excellent oral and written communication, as well as strong technical and analytical problem-solving skills are critical. This position requires leadership/project management ability and a dedication to meeting timelines.
• Job duties involve occasional lifting (less than 35 lbs), reaching, and sitting while working at computer terminal.
• Candidate must not be Cephalosporin/Penicillin sensitive.

Full time

Regular

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