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Director of Chemistry

BioSpace, Houston, Texas, United States, 77246

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Job Description The Lab Manager is responsible for the day-to-day operations of the laboratory. This position is a subject matter expert and works with Departmental Supervisors to manage lab operations throughput to ensure turnaround times are met while maintaining data quality that meets or exceeds industry standards. The Laboratory Manager is responsible for promoting a safe working culture and environment throughout the laboratory. This position reports to the President.

Key Responsibilities

Profitably manages the day-to-day operation of the laboratory in line with budget targets and Group objectives focusing on analysis quality and sample throughput

Ensures effective laboratory operations, including housekeeping, safety, quality assurance, security, and environmental practices

Is a subject matter expert in the area of organic/inorganic analytical environmental chemistry

Works with client services to resolve technical and service issues

Works with service group supervisors to manage staff and instrumentation resources to maximize sample throughput and ensures that turnaround times are met

Implements best practices in the laboratory to maximize operational efficiency and maintains data quality that meets or exceeds industry standards

Demonstrates good leadership through effective planning, delegating and empowering subordinates appropriately, and leading by example. Manages people and performance daily, acting quickly and decisively when required.

Ensures staffing levels are appropriate for sample volumes and that staff are properly trained to perform their assigned duties

Complies with company policies and all applicable SOPs; complies with ISO 17025, cGMPs, cGLPs and Quality Control Guidelines

Is responsible for buying appropriate services and equipment that are best suited to meet the needs of the laboratory

Ensures the lab’s consumables inventory is appropriate for current work loads

Manage root cause analysis and OOS investigations

Monitors the quality of data and ensures that the lab’s QA objectives are met on time

Supervise, delegate and review analytical activities ensuring all work schedules are planned and workflows meet timelines

Performs regular in-department visits throughout the laboratory

Works in conjunction with the functional support groups to ensure a proactive and planned approach to budgets, human resource planning and the use of analytical instrumentation and information technology

Maintains a sound understanding of EHS management techniques and the commitment to deliver EHS performance that meets the expectations of Eagle

Actively promotes good housekeeping and safe use of equipment

Participates in incident investigations involving their department personnel

Performs other duties as required.

10% travel to customers

Qualifications & Experience

Ph.D. in Chemistry, Biochemistry or Related with at least 10 years (or MS with at least 15 years) of directly relevant experience (excluding graduate research) in GMP environment, preferably pharmaceutical product analysis. Minimum 5 years of progressive laboratory management experience is required.

Subject matter expert in inorganic/organic environmental chemistry

Minimum of 5-7 years of team management experience in an FDA-regulated contract laboratory or biotechnology & pharmaceutical company with progressive levels of responsibility are required.

Expert with pharmaceutical chemistry testing and related equipment/instrument. This includes hands‑on experience in USP compliant chemistry testing procedures for pharmaceuticals.

Impressive, demonstrable track record and skills/experience gained within a similar position(s), at a similar level.

Some knowledge and understanding of financial statements and operating budgets required

Strong analytical thinking and problem‑solving skills are a requirement of this position. Must have a solid understanding of process and workflow.

Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs (Excel, Word, Outlook)

Previous experience with LIMS is required

Actively promotes a strong culture of safe laboratory practices and the maintenance of a safe working environment

Is a dependable and reliable individual; whose daily presence adds to the success of the organization

Follows instructions independently, with little or no supervision.

Designs optimal solutions for problems and works with others in solving large complex problems.

Exhibits excellent interpersonal and communication skills (verbal and written) with the ability to effectively present information and responds to questions from individuals and/or groups both within the organization or while representing the organization.

Has excellent time management skills which includes the ability to balance multiple projects concurrently (with different deadlines) and arranges the resources necessary to accomplish them.

Is knowledgeable about a wide range of environmental testing protocols, regulations and certifications

Physical Requirements

This position involves access to controlled substances and as such anyone who has been convicted of a felony or within the past two years any misdemeanor, or is currently charged with committing a criminal offense, is not eligible and will not be considered.

Any person that has knowingly used any narcotic, amphetamine, or barbiturate, other than those prescribed by a physician, is not qualified for this position.

Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

Job Meta

Seniority Level: Director

Employment Type: Contract

Job Function: Research, Analyst, and Information Technology

Industries: Internet News

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