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Position Summary:

Are you ready to make a significant impact in the world of quality assurance?  

Join us as the Analytical Laboratory Supervisor and become a key player in managing and supervising our vital Analytical Laboratory. In this dynamic role, you'll oversee essential testing support for raw materials, finished bulk products, and third-party product release testing. Your mission will be to ensure that our QC laboratory personnel deliver accurate, timely, and efficient results, all while adhering to company policies, safety regulations, quality SOPs, cGMP, GLP regulations, and FDA standards. 

As a leader within the Analytical Laboratory, you'll have the exciting opportunity to nurture and guide a team of 10 dedicated members. Your focus will be on fostering their development and growth, creating an environment that supports their professional advancement. By providing mentorship and guidance, you'll empower your team to excel in their roles and contribute to the overall success of the laboratory. 

If you're passionate about quality control, possess strong leadership skills, and thrive in a fast-paced environment, then join our team and contribute to our commitment to delivering high-quality products that meet and exceed industry standards.  

Key Responsibilities: 

• Ensure the laboratory adheres to company policies, SOPs, cGMP, GLP regulations, and FDA regulations, ensuring all laboratory personnel follow the appropriate specifications or associated compendial monographs. 

• Distribute work assignments and ensure the timely completion and release of raw materials, bulk products, and third-party products. 

• Efficiently schedule raw material, in-process, bulk product, and finished product testing to support production scheduling. 

• Ensure the appropriate release or rejection of products. Proactively identify and resolve problem areas before they impact compliance, product quality, and availability. 

• Collaborate with management to streamline operations and enhance departmental efficiency. 

• Work with staff to investigate all Out of Specification (OOS) results and document them accurately. 

• Provide technical support to Manufacturing, Quality Assurance, and R&D (as applicable) for questionable batches and results. 

• Conduct testing for stability samples, Tech Service, special requests, as well as raw material, finished bulk, and third-party product release testing. 

• Regularly report to management on products currently in the laboratory, their testing status, and planned completion dates. 

• Collaborate with peers to develop and implement laboratory documents such as SOPs (Standard Operating Procedures), Specifications, Protocols, Reports, etc. 

• Coach subject matter experts on effective training practices to ensure efficient training of new analysts on testing procedures. 

• Monitor overall laboratory safety and take necessary actions to maintain safe work practices. Provide necessary training to chemists as required. 

• Be prepared to work additional hours to complete daily assignments. 

• Perform other duties as assigned. 

• Please note that the above list is not exhaustive, and additional responsibilities may be assigned as needed. 

Experience and Education Requirements: 

• Bachelor's degree in a science-related field or a closely related discipline; extensive significant experience can be considered in lieu of a bachelor’s degree. 

• 10 years of experience in an analytical laboratory. 

• 5 years of experience supervising or leading a technical team. 

• Experience in utilizing analytical methods and instrumentation such as HPLC, GC, ICP, FTIR/NIR, UPLC/MS, or other required techniques. 

• Proficiency in technical writing. 

• Working knowledge of Empower software is preferred. 

• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret complex documents. 

• Effective response to sensitive inquiries or complaints. 

• Application of logical or scientific thinking to a wide range of intellectual and practical problems. 

• Ability to comprehend nonverbal symbolism (formulas, scientific equations, graphs, etc.). 

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (including Word, Excel, Outlook) and familiarity with basic laboratory procedures. 

The approximate pay range for this position is $85,000.00 to $95,000.00. Please note that the pay range provided is a good faith estimate for the position at the time of posting. Final compensation may vary based on factors including but not limited to knowledge, skills and abilities as well as geographic location. 

Nestlé offers performance-based incentives and a competitive total rewards package, which includes a 401k with company match, healthcare coverage and a broad range of other benefits.  Incentives and/or benefit packages may vary depending on the position. Learn more at About Us | Nestlé Careers (nestlejobs.com) 

Requisition ID: 341316 

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