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QC Group leader - Ringaskiddy Full-time Job

9 months ago Medical & Healthcare Cork
Job Details
REF: 80051
50,000-55,000 06 Oct 2023 Cork (East) Permanent

QC Group leader - Ringaskiddy
About the Company
An international life sciences company which provides a unique range of analytical testing services to clients across multiple industries.
The Group believes it is the world leader in food, environment and pharmaceutical products testing and in agriscience CRO services. It is also one of the global independent market leaders in certain testing and laboratory services for genomics, discovery pharmacology, forensics, advanced material sciences and for supporting clinical studies.
About the Position
The primary purpose of this role is to lead a team of technical employees to ensure that the group is operating at the highest quality and productivity standards, have high morale and retention. This person will be a key point of contact for the client on a day-to-day basis, with the support of the site Manager.
In general, the Group Lead is expected to spend 50% of their time on leadership duties, and 50% of their time on laboratory-based activities. This will flex depending on priorities.
Key Responsibilities
Effectively coordinating and leading a team so that productivity, quality, documentation, work schedules, safety and housekeeping are run at maximum efficiency.
Ensuring 100% ethical work standards and GMP compliance.
Development, coaching, motivation, and morale of team members through effective team building and use of reward and recognition systems celebrating team success.
Ensuring that work is scheduled and cross training takes place so that the service levels agreed with the client are achieved.
Ensuring that all team members are trained and have completed training records for all training completed.
To perform routine and non-routine technical duties, and various support activities as required by the client.
Involvement in forecasting and scheduling of activities within QC sample management.
Act as SME for sample management taking personal ownership of/ being the key point of contact for QC for sample management.
Key point of contact for the client in relation to sample management deliverables.
Lead quality and EHS investigations where necessary.
Experience/Requirements
A degree or diploma in chemistry, biochemistry, biotechnology or a related subject.
A Masters or PhD qualification in chemistry, biochemistry, biotechnology would be an advantage.
At least 3 years’ experience in a pharmaceutical industry GMP laboratory
Experience in a leadership capacity is desirable.
Good team player, organised, accurate, have strong documentation skills
Passionate about quality and client service.

Remuneration Package
Medical insurance
Pension scheme
Permanent health insurance
Yearly bonus

Contact
For more information on this position or other life sciences roles, please contact Sam Hennebry on 01-5927842 or hit the apply button below to send your CV. Alternatively, contact him directly via email; s.hennebry@brightwater.ie