Supervisor, Quality Laboratories

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We are looking to hire a Quality Laboratory Supervisor for our site in Westport. This person will be responsible for the Stability Testing team within the QC laboratory. As Supervisor, you will be responsible for a team who ensure the stability testing is completed as per the schedule, in accordance with regulatory requirements.

• Supervise Daily Laboratory operations, ensuring personnel execute their responsibilities in strict accordance with relevant regulatory guidelines. Support the weekly and daily production schedules and participate in the daily Tier 1 meeting to review shift production.
• Provide motivation to the team and take appropriate corrective action on individual / team performance where required through effective communication.
• Documenting all testing activities, results and raw data on time, accurately and legibly
• Use of laboratory IT systems including LIMS and Empower Reviews and interprets test results
• Adhering to all company standards in the areas of safety, housekeeping and quality, notifying management of any discrepancies
• Take an active role in hiring and training new employees into the team, coaching and developing the team to support the company’s succession planning and Individual Development Plans (IDPs)
• Ensure good housekeeping and good laboratory practices
• This role will require working on rotating shifts
• Work with team, Supervisors, Quality Manager and Laboratory Manager to ensure compliance to Quality Management System

• 3rd Level Qualification in a Science Discipline, preferably Chemistry related.
• 1-2 Years’ experience working as an Analyst in a GMP/GLP environment.
• 1-2 Years’ experience of working with a range of Analytical Equipment specifically HPLC and GC and well as other laboratory techniques.
• Experience and good knowledge of Empower.
• Good knowledge and understanding of Data Integrity from Laboratory perspective.
• Excellent communication, organization, time-management and teamwork skills

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