Manager, Analytical Chemistry

Manager, Analytical Chemistry in Albuquerque, NM

 

Build your future at Curia, where our work has the power to save lives.

 

The Manager of Analytical Chemistry is responsible for overseeing all operations within the Analytical Chemistry Laboratory. This role encompasses a wide range of duties, including personnel management (hiring, conducting performance reviews, managing performance, scheduling, etc.), budget preparation and management, and ensuring the lab is audit-ready for both regulatory bodies and customers. The Manager will also be responsible for developing and maintaining departmental metrics, representing the department in various internal and external meetings, and collaborating with both internal stakeholders and external customers to deliver exceptional service. Additionally, this position involves fostering a culture of continuous improvement, ensuring compliance with Good Laboratory Practices (GLP) and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), and leading initiatives to enhance laboratory efficiency and effectiveness.

 

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! 

 

Responsibilities

• Oversee analysts responsible for analytical testing on projects, documentation review, and investigations.
• Support the transfer of robust analytical methods for analytical testing and maintains lab in a GMP readiness state.
• Assign, supervise and establish daily work assignments in the group, including developing timelines, work plans, and milestones for the direct reports.
• Identify and lead key projects for continual improvement of compliance and processes in laboratories as appropriate.
• Supervise the analysts to maintain the inventory of reagents, reference standards, equipment, and other laboratory supplies.  
• Ensures team operates in compliance with all Quality, EH&S, and regulatory (i.e., FDA, OSHA, DEA, EPA, etc.) requirements and initiatives.
• Manage equipment/instrument calibrations, performance verification, IQ, OQ, PQ
• Attend safety and quality assurance meetings as required.
• Supervise and administer OOS investigations as needed in conjunction with clients and the QA group. Provide technical incite for corrective actions as necessary.
• Administer laboratory training sessions with technical staff as necessary.
• Initiate Change controls and performs the necessary action items to close change control.
• Ensure SOPs, LDS are accurate and revises as needed.
• Lead audits inspections, client and general tours. 
• Manage analytical staff's activities in a GMP laboratory testing environment, schedule, and assign/prioritize laboratory activities aligned with organizational goals. 
• Support laboratory staffing; provide input on hiring decisions, access to training, and manage staff performance and development.
• Represent QC cross-functionally, provide technical subject matter expertise and apply sound scientific judgment based on laboratory operations experience and knowledge. 
• Participate in internal and external audits. 
• Promote a customer service-centric environment, including pro-active communication to clients and timely follow-up with potential clients.
• Oversee proper handling of controlled substances.
• Keep a working knowledge of commonly prescribed methods, troubleshooting strategies, regulatory and technical industry trends.

 

Qualifications 

• Bachelor’s degree in in Science, Chemistry, Biology or related field of study
• Minimum of five (5) years in Analytical Chemistry, Quality Assurance or Regulatory Compliance Management
• Minimum of two (2) years in a leadership role 
• Minimum of five (5) years in an aseptic/sterile product facility, preferred

 

Supervisory Responsibilities:

This role is responsible for leading and supporting a team, overseeing day-to-day operations, managing departmental goals, and ensuring adherence to organizational policies and procedures. This role also involves fostering a positive work environment, providing guidance