Overview
Quality Control (QC) Microbiology Manager (Salt Lake City, UT, US, 84101)
We are Reckitt
Research & Development
We do the right thing, always, by ensuring we act with responsibility and integrity, by complying with regulatory legislation across the globe, whilst ensuring our products are safe for our consumers and are to the highest quality.
The size of our organisation means you'll have the opportunity to learn and work in different functions within R&D, giving you exposure to different disciplines, teams and environments. You will also have access to our Research and Development Academy, designed to develop our team and allow you to grow in our great organisation.
Reports to:
Quality Control Laboratory Manager
No of Direct Reports
Two
No of Indirect Reports
4
Summary
Accountable and responsible for managing a team of Microbiologists and Microbiology technicians to ensure the day to day execution of Microbiological and Quality System / support related tasks relating to the QC area workload, as defined by the QC Laboratory Manager.
The QC Microbiology Lab Manager is responsible for ensuring that they deliver their output effectively and efficiently in compliance with current Good Laboratory & Documentation Practices thereby providing continuous support to consumer quality and customer service performance within the RB business.
The QC Microbiology Lab Manager is able to demonstrate clear and timely progress towards being able to effectively & efficiently perform routine day to day tasks under minimal supervision and understands their accountability for the quality of work delivered.
The QC Microbiology Lab Manager is able to demonstrate that they meet or exceed the criteria for the role as defined & documented by laboratory management.
The QC Microbiology Lab Manager is expected to work collaboratively with other departments in support of manufacturing investigations, projects, deviations, and CAPA’s.
About the role
The QC Microbiology Lab Manager will be responsible (as directed by the QC Laboratory Manager) for:
- Overseeing day to day execution of microbiological testing of raw materials, in-process samples, finished products and Environmental Monitoring samples in conformance with all relevant safety and quality requirements.
- Ensure regulatory compliance with FDA, USP, EU, ISO and cGMP standards.
- Day to day implementation, maintenance, and application of management, operational, or quality systems.
- Understands and contributes to appropriate key performance indicators.
- Execution of any reasonable request from the QC Laboratory Manager.
- Challenging and passionate about Quality, taking responsibility and ownership for compliant processes that continually improve.
- Driving innovation and completion of projects to increase the output of the QC Microbiology laboratory.
- Take ownership of Change controls, risk assessments, Deviation/CAPA, and other quality documentation as determined by the QC Laboratory Manager.
Your responsibilities
- The day to day prioritisation and organisation of individual workload to ensure that customer service and stakeholder needs are met and to understand as well as hire, train, and supervise microbiology staff.
- To maintain high standards of laboratory (FDA, GDP, USP, AOAC, EP, ISO, cGLP, cGMP) that are relevant to their area, and / or as may be delegated by laboratory management.
- To support the continuous development of wider QC operations and continuous improvement programs
- Provide support to Regulatory Authority inspections as required and maintain audit readiness
- To deliver and track assigned tasks as required to meet or exceed QC Key Performance Indicator targets
- To ensure that QC equipment and systems are maintained / calibrated / qualified to appropriate standards.
- Create and maintain SOPs, protocols, and validation documents and lead investigations into OOS/OOT and CAPA’s.
- All other duties as assigned.
Key challanges
Working in a highly regulated and compliant environment to deliver accurate results.
Delivering output in an efficient manner against focused lead times.
Providing clear and effective communication throughout the supply chain.
Working with cross functional teams to ensure
Offering a dynamic and flexible attitude to facilitate a fast-moving operation.
The experience we're looking for
- Requires a Bachelor’s degree in Microbiology or a Science-related field
- Minimum of 5 years of full-time microbiological laboratory bench work experience. Manufacturing environment strongly preferred
- Minimum of 3 years of supervisory experience
- Requires experience with USP/BAM in performing bioburden testing, pathogen screens and water testing
- Highly knowledgeable in environmental monitoring of production facilities
- Proven experience in microbiological equipment validation, calibration & maintenance
- Ideally experience in dietary supplements or pharmaceutical GMP/GLP
- Ability to work independently and make educated decisions
- High level of accuracy in working practices with close attention to detail
- Ability to present information in a clear and concise manner
- This role is not currently sponsoring visas or considering international movement at this time.
Skills and competencies
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IT skills
The Essential PC skills required are intermediate proficiency in PowerPoint, Word, Excel, and Outlook, while Desirable skills include Advanced proficiency in each of these applications.
The skills for success
Excellent communication skills with the ability to present information in a clear and concise manner, High level of accuracy in working practices with close attention to detail, The business language in Reckitt is English, therefore fluency in English is essential and fluency in local languages advantageous, In line with Reckitt core values, the candidate will be achievement focused and able to work in a direct and often pressurized environment, Entrepreneurial skills in terms of innovation and problem solving are key along with tenacity, tough-mindedness and ability to influence and demonstrate strong team working abilities and commitment.
What we offer
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