Supervisor, Quality Control

Curia • Rensselaer, NY

2d • $88,000 - $110,300 • Onsite

About The Position

Supervisor, Quality Control - Onsite position in Rensselaer, NY Build your future at Curia, where our work has the power to save lives Curia is a global contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO) with over 30 years of experience partnering with pharmaceutical and biotech companies to provide life-saving treatments to patients. At Curia, we are on a mission to advance our customers’ therapies from curiosity to cure and ultimately to improve patients’ lives. We proudly offer Generous benefit options (eligible first day of employment) Paid training, vacation and holidays (vacation accrual begins on first day of employment) Career advancement opportunities Education reimbursement 401K program with matching contributions Learning platform And more! The Quality Control Supervisor is responsible for overseeing routine and non-routine analytical chemistry assays of raw materials, in-process samples, finished APIs, and/or special projects. This role will oversee the day-to-day functions of their department, and manage a team of Quality Control Chemists. This position may require work outside of normal business hours as needed. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry, or related field
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in a GMP or FLP environment working with Chromatography (HPLC/UPLC/GC), extensive method development and/or validation, including a minimum of 2 years supervisory experience
• Strong oral and written communication skills, including effective listening
• Demonstrated ability to effectively utilize team resources
• Expert in cGMP, USP, EP and FDA regulations
• Ability to recognize what needs to be done, take action, and accomplish results
• Technical competence including the understanding of theory and interpretation of all lab techniques
• Proficient use of computer software, including Microsoft Office Suite (excel, word) and other required software
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to multi-task
• Proficient in HPLC and GC method development and method validation with extensive experience with multiple other analytical techniques and analytical equipment
• Prior experience and knowledge in FDA GMPs (21 CFR, 211, 820, and/or 600); ISO 9001 and 13485

Responsibilities

• Manage the Quality Control Team
• Performance of analytical testing for various samples and incoming, in process and final products
• Ensure that the analytical chemistry functions are completed in accordance with the Company and governmental standards of safety and quality, and that all experimental documentation is complete and timely
• Supervise a team of scientists including, but not limited to, the motivation, education, efficiency, performance management and productivity of these individuals
• Ensure that laboratory operations are conducted in a safe manner. Remain familiar with the contents of the Chemical Hygiene Plan. Follow safety rules fully
• Maintain compliance with regulations at all levels as well as strict adherence to standard operating procedures and cGMPs as necessary
• Organize workloads and coordinate activities in order to carry out multiple projects concurrently and in accordance with established objectives, timelines and deadlines
• Conduct investigations of OOS, Deviations, Change Control Management, and CAPAs
• Supervise and perform pharmaceutical analysis to support drug product manufacturing

Benefits

• Generous benefit options (eligible first day of employment)
• Paid training, vacation and holidays (vacation accrual begins on first day of employment)
• Career advancement opportunities
• Education reimbursement
• 401K program with matching contributions
• Learning platform

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees