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Job Title

Pharma Laboratory Manager – Clonmel

Employer

Als Life Sciences

Location

Clonmel, Tipperary

Description

About the Position. ALS are in the final stages of fitting out a new Pharmaceutical Chemistry building in Clonmel to add to the current Pharmaceutical Microbiology offering in Clonmel. This new role involves the management of all aspects of the Pharmaceutical Chemistry laboratories in the analysis and interpretation of Pharma samples for departmental tests following Group and regulatory methodology in accordance with GMP, INAB (as applicable) and group Quality Management and Health and Safety procedures. This position is a permanent position and will be based at Clonmel following an initial training period at the ALS Pharma laboratories in Ely, England. This role is a genuine career opportunity for someone looking to enhance their career prospects and to join a market-leading company with highly ambitious growth plans in Ireland. Responsibilities. Management of the laboratory team to ensure that all samples are analysed to a high standard by suitably trained staff within a time limit appropriate to the client expectations. Assist the Managing Director and Technical Manager in managing all technical and related activities within the laboratory, including but not limited to, customer communication, method development and method validation. Management of all laboratory staff including weekend rotas, holiday, sickness & absence, recruitment and inductions to ensure the laboratory is adequately skilled and resourced. Review of results data and approval of results and certificates. To ensure that all Quality Management protocols are adhered to including IQC, IRM, quality assurance regimes and EQA are performed as per the appropriate schedules. Ensure that sufficient resources including media, chemicals, reagents and consumables are available to perform routine testing. Identify the requirement for and provide technical training in laboratory procedures to staff members. Maintain the training records for all laboratory staff members and ensure they are kept up to date. Operation and maintenance of procedures to ensure that the laboratory environment is maintained in a suitable condition for the test work performed, including appropriate housekeeping procedures. Ensure that all staff work in accordance with Health & Safety policies and procedures in their day to day activities including the use of appropriate PPE equipment. Ensure that the appropriate H&S, COSHH and risk assessment documentation are accessible for review when required. Ensure that test procedures and other tasks are only performed by staff with appropriate training and provide staff with the necessary information, equipment, consumables, media, reagents or chemicals to enable them to perform their duties correctly and consistently. Ensure that appropriate registration review is performed to ensure that clients’ requirements are fully understood before test work is started and all samples are checked for suitability before work is started. Ensure that full records are kept so that tests are traceable to the person performing the work and equipment used, so far as is reasonably practical. Participate in customer, accreditation and internal audits when required and working with the Site Quality team, ensure the execution of corrective actions and compliance with customer, accreditation and procedural requirements, including facilitating prompt investigations of OOS / anomalous etc. results. Manage the completion of KPI data sheets and monitor performance within the laboratory. Aim to improve efficiency and productivity in the laboratory where opportunities arise. Generate and maintain good working relationships with Pharma laboratory managers across ALS Group. Share best practice and utilise cross-site expertise. About you. To be successful in this role you will have: Educated to degree level in chemistry and / or have significant experience supervising / managing a high throughput laboratory. Technically competent in pharmaceutical analysis across a range of methodology and procedures. Proficient user of Microsoft Office programs with experience in using LIMS applications. Good organisational skills, ability to work on own initiative and prioritise workload. An understanding of Quality Management Systems, INAB/UKAS and GMP requirements. Experience of working in a GMP environment. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. High level of reporting and writing skills. High attention to detail and a methodical approach. Strong understanding of the Pharmaceutical Industry and clients’ needs. This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated and skilled person looking to develop their career with an international company. Attractive remuneration and benefits available with further increases dependant on performance . Any queries can be directed to Jeff Carroll jeff.carroll@alsglobal.com. For more information about ALS: www.alsglobal.ie or www.alsglobal.com. This job originally appeared on RecruitIreland.com.

Date Added

1985 days ago

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