Scientific Group Leader

Responsibilities

Work Standards: Ensure that the quality policy program is understood, implemented, and maintained; identify, prevent, or correct any departures from the quality system Enforces safety policies across all areas of responsibility Perform laboratory tasks as required to deliver on department objectives Monitor and control cost Perform all functions in support of and in compliance with all state and federal employment regulations Communicates effectively with client staff members Conducts all activities in a safe and efficient manner Performs other duties as assigned Leader of Direct Reports: Foster a positive and professional work environment Communicate a clear vision and motivate staff to excel Monitor and approve employees' time worked through time-entry system Follow communication plan policy for regular meetings as directed by your business unit Coach, train, and develop others within the group with respect to their personal development to maximize performance Manage workflow and perform daily monitoring to meet customer service needs and KPI Conduct semi-annual performance reviews and interview applicants Perform training record review for direct reports Ensure data integrity record keeping to maintain compliance Confront and address problems, concerns and performance issues in real time Expand self-awareness and develop leadership skills as defined; attend applicable leadership training based on identified needs Effectively delegate and exercise accountability of self and others Additional Responsibilities of Scientific Group Leader II: Empower: Mentor direct reports toward successful higher-level development/promotion Perform succession planning in preparation for growth of team and self Customer Service: Independently act as technical lead in calls/audits for non-escalated issues Numeracy: Review and approve quotes as role requires.

Identify and take action when pricing is inaccurate Technical Knowledge/Decision Making: Comprehensive understanding of instrumental and/or analytical theory for all technical disciplines they oversee and provides support beyond own team Independent accurate impact assessment of data, with recognition of which issues require escalation to upper management for awareness Lead investigations independently through technical writing, root cause analysis, robust CAPA, and complete impact assessment for on time closure Initiate Change/Execution: Continually evaluate systems and processes, making adjustments to help improve overall productivity, efficiency and quality in the department Propose and lead new LEAN initiatives in the department and support LEAN initiatives in the division

Basic Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in chemistry, biology, biochemistry or related degree concentration Minimum of 2 years of experience in supervisory experience in a cGMP environment Authorization to work in the United States indefinitely without restriction or sponsorship

Additional Information

Position is full-time, working 8:00 AM-5:00 PM Monday-Friday, plus overtime as needed. Candidates currently living within commutable distance to Lancaster, PA are encouraged to apply.