National Guard Employment Network
Quality Control Manager Chemistry - Devens, MA
National Guard Employment Network, Devens, Massachusetts, us, 01434
Job DescriptionATTENTION MILITARY AFFILIATED JOB SEEKERS - Our organization works with partner companies to source qualified talent for their open roles. The following position is available to Veterans, Transitioning Military, National Guard and Reserve Members, Military Spouses, Wounded Warriors, and their Caregivers. If you have the required skill set, education requirements, and experience, please click the submit button and follow the next steps. Unless specifically stated otherwise, this role is "On-Site" at the location detailed in the job post.Challenging. Meaningful. Life-changing. Those aren't words that are usually associated with a job. But working at Bristol Myers Squibb is anything but usual. Here, uniquely interesting work happens every day, in every department. From optimizing a production line to the latest breakthroughs in cell therapy, this is work that transforms the lives of patients, and the careers of those who do it. You'll get the chance to grow and thrive through opportunities uncommon in scale and scope, alongside high-achieving teams rich in diversity. Take your career farther than you thought possible.Bristol Myers Squibb recognizes the importance of balance and flexibility in our work environment. We offer a wide variety of competitive benefits, services and programs that provide our employees with the resources to pursue their goals, both at work and in their personal lives. Bristol-Myers Squibb in Devens, MA, is seeking a remarkable Manager, QC Operations, Chemistry to join our QC team. As our Manager, QC Operations, Chemistry you'll be responsible for staff in lab area performing testing, analysis, and results reporting of drug substance and drug product Release & Stability samples, for effective operation of the biologics manufacturing facilities at Devens, and our Global Biologics Network. *This role works Monday-Friday Day Shift and is 100% onsite*Role Responsibilities:Responsible for day-to-day operations of the laboratory, including on-time testing, analysis of data and trends, investigations, staff training, and equipment maintenance and calibration. Develop and supervise staff schedules to meet workflow demands.Perform data review, trending analyses and prepare protocols and reports to support all areas of laboratory operations.Responsible for cGMP compliance in all aspects of assigned laboratory operations.Provide technical and operational expertise for training and developing staff, assisting in troubleshooting.Perform or lead investigations for out of specification results.Recruit and develop a high performing team with diverse backgrounds and talents.Coach direct reports to evaluate and execute continuous improvement, develop their skill sets, and creates an environment of continuous learning, improvement, and innovation.Maintain and communicate team performance metrics.Provide technical leadership to QC lab, serves as Subject Matter Expert in cross-functional / cross departmental work teams, and participates in the site team supporting and managing regulatory inspections and findings.Incumbents have daily interaction with their staff and other members of the site Quality organization. Supervisors may interact with any employee at any level of the Devens Facility, with daily interactions with other departments on site. Less frequent contact with general business functions including human resources, EHS, Finance and BMS staff at other locations.Additional Qualifications/ResponsibilitiesRole Requirements:Knowledge of science generally attained through studies resulting in a BS in physical or life sciences (e.g., chemistry, biochemistry, molecular biology or related discipline) or a combination of education and working experience.Minimum of 4-6 years of experience in a cGMP laboratory with 1-2 years of leadership experience. (ex. group SME, mentorship, project lead).Expertise and operational knowledge of equipment and test methods associated with the following methodologies: Spectrophotometry, Appearance testing and KarlFisher methods.Extensive knowledge of regulatory requirements (e.g., US, EU, USP) and industry best practices. Prior experience supporting regulatory agency inspections preferred.Previous experience with method transfers desired.Experience with LIMS and ELN computer applications a plus.