Job Description We are currently hiring a Laboratory Supervisor to join our team in Westport.
The Laboratory Supervisor will supervise QC Lab Analysts, schedule equipment preventative maintenance, ad hoc equipment support and validation of new equipment to the QC Laboratories and in accordance with regulatory requirements. Provide guidance to direct reports to ensure activities are completed as per schedule and in a GMP compliant manner and in line with regulatory (QA and EHS) and corporate requirements. Maintain strong relationships with management and colleagues both within the site business units and the quality function, direct reports and customers. Provide motivation to the team and take appropriate corrective action on individual/team performance where required. Hold performance meetings according to company policy. Update TMS and take appropriate action where an individual's attendance / timekeeping is below the expected standard. Actively participate in the training and certification of new employees. Ensure that all aspects of the area of responsibility are fully staffed and that any constraints are managed appropriately. Coach and develop team members to support the Company's succession planning Represent the company in Ministries of Health inspections as deemed necessary as a subject matter expert. Foster an environment of continuous improvements for the QC area by identifying and implementing efficiencies and quality improvements. Lead all new product introductions from a Equipment perspective, including but now limited to laboratory equipment validations. Qualifications 3 Years of experience in a QC environment within the pharmaceutical industry Supervisory experience or demonstrated attributes for people management Scientific qualification in relevant discipline Knowledge of laboratory GMP standards. Extensive knowledge of QC chemistry tasks and associated regulatory standards and guidance.
Ability to anticipate, understand and address the changing regulatory environment of the Pharma/Medical Device industry. Additional Information AbbVie is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to operating with integrity, driving innovation, transforming lives, serving our community and embracing diversity and inclusion. It is AbbVie's policy to employ qualified persons of the greatest ability without discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex (including pregnancy), physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, status as a protected veteran, or any other legally protected group status.
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