Team Lead, Quality Control

Company Description

SGS is the global leader and innovator in inspection, verification, testing and certification services. Founded in 1878, SGS is recognized as the global benchmark in quality and integrity. With over 97,000 employees in 130 countries and operating a network of more than 2,400 offices and laboratories, we provide services to almost every industry by assuring quality and safety of products and services.

Job Description

The Team Lead, Quality Control is responsible for the overview of all data generated in the laboratory and attending to the demanding regulatory compliance requirements needed for the operation of a GMP contract laboratory. You will help Operations Management oversee and maintain the various quality control systems within the company, while also providing a leadership role to the Quality Control Team.

Job Functions

• Manage the data review system to ensure test requests are performed correctly and in a timely manner
• Ensure all testing meets company quality and regulatory requirements
• Oversee the department’s out of specification system and prepare trending reports
• Maintain the department’s Guidelines system as applicable
• Write or participate in impact assessment investigations
• Discuss technical testing issues with department staff to advance the quality of the testing services
• Notify department staff of changes to compendial procedures as applicable
• Maintain thorough knowledge and understanding of all general SOPs pertaining to the laboratory
• Maintain thorough knowledge and understanding of GMP/GLP/ISO requirements as these pertain to work performed in the laboratory
• Assist Management in the review and approval process for company SOPs
• Respond to all customer requests for information pertaining to review issues in a timely and accurate manner
• Participate in quality improvement projects designed to improve customer service
• Assist customers in the interpretation and explanation of compendial and standard procedures
• Play a lead role in departmental and/or company-wide projects designed to improve customer service

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in a Chemistry, Biology, Microbiology, or related scientific discipline
• 5+ years in GMP/GLP regulated environment. 
• Thorough knowledge of scientific principles 
• Must have a solid grasp of GMP/GLP regulations and ISO 9000 Standard 
• Master's degree in Chemistry, Biology, Microbiology, or related scientific discipline 
• 3+ years in GMP/GLP regulated environment 
• Familiarity with USP/EP/JP testing 
• Supervisory experience preferred 

Additional Information

SGS is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and as such we recruit, hire, train, and promote persons in all job classifications without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetics, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristics protected by law.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodations. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required.

This job description should not be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements, but a general description of the job. Nothing contained herein restricts the company’s rights to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

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