Analytical Laboratory Supervisor (Evening Shift)

 

At Nestlé Health Science, we believe that nutrition, science, and wellness must merge, not collide. Here, we embrace the intrinsic connections of these three pillars, harnessing their collective strength to empower healthier lives. Our broad product portfolio includes renowned brands like Garden of Life®, Nature's Bounty®, Vital Proteins®, Orgain®, Nuun®, BOOST®, Carnation Breakfast Essentials®, Peptamen®, Compleat Organic Blends®, and more. We also have extensive pharmaceutical expertise, offering innovative medicines that aim to prevent, manage, and treat gastrointestinal and metabolic-related diseases.

 

At Nestlé Health Science, we bring our best for better lives. Our people are challenged to bring fresh, diverse views and make bold moves to empower healthier lives through nutrition. We know brilliant ideas can come from anyone, anywhere. Here we embrace the entrepreneurial spirit and collaborate with teams that champion focused and forward thinking. We are committed to fostering professional growth and celebrating the achievements of our people along the way. We offer dynamic career paths, robust development, opportunities to learn from talented colleagues around the globe, and benefits that support physical, financial, and emotional wellbeing. 

 

Join us to innovate for impact and reimagine the future of health and nutrition for patients and consumers. 
 

 

Position Summary: 

 

As the Analytical Laboratory Supervisor, you hold a pivotal position in conducting essential testing for raw materials, finished bulk products, and third-party product releases. Your primary responsibility will be to oversee and manage resources, ensuring that the laboratory personnel perform their work with accuracy, timeliness, efficiency, and compliance with company policies, safety regulations, quality SOPs, cGMP, GLP regulations, and FDA regulations.

 

Additionally, as a leader within the Analytical Laboratory, you will take on the vital role of nurturing and guiding a team of 11 members. Your focus will be on fostering their development and growth, creating an environment that supports their professional advancement. By providing mentorship and guidance, you will empower your team to excel in their roles and contribute to the overall success of the laboratory.

 

Please be aware that this position requires providing support during the evening shift, and there is flexibility in the work schedule to accommodate hours between 11am and 9:30pm.

 

Key Responsibilities: 

 

 

• Ensure that the QC laboratory adheres to company policies, SOPs, cGMP, GLP regulations, and FDA regulations. This includes ensuring that all laboratory personnel utilize the appropriate specifications or associated compendial monographs.
• Assign work tasks and ensure timely completion and release of raw materials, bulk products, and third-party products. Efficiently schedule testing for raw materials, in-process samples, bulk products, and finished products to align with production schedules. Release or reject products as necessary.
• Proactively identify potential problem areas and resolve issues before they impact compliance, product quality, and availability. Collaborate with management to streamline operations and enhance departmental efficiency.
• Collaborate with staff to investigate all Out of Specification (OOS) results and accurately document findings. Provide technical support to Manufacturing, Quality Assurance, and R&D (as applicable) for batches and results that raise concerns.
• Regularly report to management on products currently in the laboratory, including their testing status and planned completion dates.
• Collaborate with colleagues to develop and implement laboratory documents such as SOPs, specifications, protocols, reports, etc.
• Provide necessary training to chemists as required.
• Perform additional related duties as assigned.

 

Experience and Education Qualifications: 

 

• Bachelor’s Degree preferred, in Biology, Microbiology, Life Sciences or related Science or significant work experience in lieu of degree. 
• 7 to 10 years of analytical laboratory experience.
• 2 to  5 years of experience supervising or leading a technical team.
• Experience in analyticall methods using instrumentation including HPLC, GC, ICP, FTIR/NIR, UPLC/MS and other analytical techniques.
• Technical writing experience.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office (including, Word, Excel, Outlook) and familiarity with basic laboratory record-keeping systems
• Ability to follow cGLP for all laboratory functions, including sample & standard preparation, Analytical testing, analyzing results, investigation of Out of Specification (OOS) results, and reporting test results.