Analytical Laboratory Supervisor (2nd Shift) - Nestle Operational Services Worldwide Sa : Job Details
Analytical Laboratory Supervisor (2nd Shift)
Nestle Operational Services Worldwide SaJob Location : Bohemia,NY, USA
Posted on :
2024-11-14T20:42:37Z
Job Description :
At Nestl 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 Nestl 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 play a crucial role in managing and supervising the Analytical Laboratory. The laboratory provides essential testing support for raw materials, finished bulk products, and third-party product release testing. As the Supervisor, you will be responsible for ensuring that the work performed by the QC laboratory personnel is accurate, timely, efficient, and compliant 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. If you are passionate about quality assurance, possess strong leadership skills, and thrive in a dynamic environment, we invite you to apply for this exciting opportunity. Join our team and contribute to our commitment to delivering high-quality products that meet and exceed industry standards. Key Responsibiltites:
- Ensure that the laboratory adheres to company policies, SOPs, cGMP, GLP regulations, and FDA regulations, thereby ensuring that all laboratory personnel follow the appropriate specifications or associated compendial monographs.
- Distribute work assignments and ensure timely completion and release of raw materials, bulk products, and third-party products.
- Efficiently schedule raw material, in-process, bulk product, and finished product testing to support production scheduling.
- Ensure appropriate release or rejection of products. •Proactively identify and resolve problem areas before they impact compliance, product quality, and availability.
- Collaborate with management to streamline operations and enhance departmental efficiency.
- Work with staff to investigate all Out of Specification (OOS) results and document them accurately.
- Provide technical support to Manufacturing, Quality Assurance, and R&D (as applicable) for questionable batches and results.
- Conduct testing for stability samples, Tech Service, special requests, as well as raw material, finished bulk, and third-party product release testing.
- Regularly report to management on products currently in the laboratory, their testing status, and planned completion dates.
- Collaborate with peers to develop and implement laboratory documents such as SOPs (Standard Operating procedures), Specifications, Protocols, Reports, etc.
- Coach subject matter experts on effective training practices to ensure efficient training of new analysts on testing procedures.
- Monitor overall laboratory safety and take necessary actions to maintain safe work practices. •Provide necessary training to chemists as required.
- Be prepared to work additional hours to complete daily assignments.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
- Please note that the above list is not exhaustive and additional responsibilities may be assigned as needed.
- Bachelor's degree in a science-related field or a closely related discipline; extensive significant experience can be considered in lieu of a Bachelor's degree.
- 10 years of experience in an analytical laboratory.
- 5 years of experience supervising or leading a technical team.
- Experience in utilizing analytical methods and instrumentation such as HPLC, GC, ICP, FTIR/NIR, UPLC/MS, or other required techniques.
- Proficiency in technical writing.
- Working knowledge of Empower software is preferred.
- Ability to read, analyze, and interpret complex documents.
- Effective response to sensitive inquiries or complaints.
- Application of logical or scientific thinking to a wide range of intellectual and practical problems.
- Ability to comprehend nonverbal symbolism (formulas, scientific equations, graphs, etc.).
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office (including Word, Excel, Outlook) and familiarity with basic laboratory procedures.
- While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to walk, talk, and hear. The employee frequently stands and may be required to sit for periods of time. Additionally, the employee may use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. The use of a standard computer keyboard for data entry is also involved.
- The work environment may involve exposure to powders, chemicals, and allergens (such as peanuts, tree nuts, milk, dairy, eggs, wheat, gluten, soy, fish, and shellfish).
- Ensure that the laboratory adheres to company policies, SOPs, cGMP, GLP regulations, and FDA regulations, thereby ensuring that all laboratory personnel follow the appropriate specifications or associated compendial monographs.
- Distribute work assignments and ensure timely completion and release of raw materials, bulk products, and third-party products.
- Efficiently schedule raw material, in-process, bulk product, and finished product testing to support production scheduling.
- Ensure appropriate release or rejection of products. •Proactively identify and resolve problem areas before they impact compliance, product quality, and availability.
- Collaborate with management to streamline operations and enhance departmental efficiency.
- Work with staff to investigate all Out of Specification (OOS) results and document them accurately.
- Provide technical support to Manufacturing, Quality Assurance, and R&D (as applicable) for questionable batches and results.
- Conduct testing for stability samples, Tech Service, special requests, as well as raw material, finished bulk, and third-party product release testing.
- Regularly report to management on products currently in the laboratory, their testing status, and planned completion dates.
- Collaborate with peers to develop and implement laboratory documents such as SOPs (Standard Operating procedures), Specifications, Protocols, Reports, etc.
- Coach subject matter experts on effective training practices to ensure efficient training of new analysts on testing procedures.
- Monitor overall laboratory safety and take necessary actions to maintain safe work practices. •Provide necessary training to chemists as required.
- Be prepared to work additional hours to complete daily assignments.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
- Please note that the above list is not exhaustive and additional responsibilities may be assigned as needed.
- Bachelor's degree in a science-related field or a closely related discipline; extensive significant experience can be considered in lieu of a Bachelor's degree.
- 10 years of experience in an analytical laboratory.
- 5 years of experience supervising or leading a technical team.
- Experience in utilizing analytical methods and instrumentation such as HPLC, GC, ICP, FTIR/NIR, UPLC/MS, or other required techniques.
- Proficiency in technical writing.
- Working knowledge of Empower software is preferred.
- Ability to read, analyze, and interpret complex documents.
- Effective response to sensitive inquiries or complaints.
- Application of logical or scientific thinking to a wide range of intellectual and practical problems.
- Ability to comprehend nonverbal symbolism (formulas, scientific equations, graphs, etc.).
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office (including Word, Excel, Outlook) and familiarity with basic laboratory procedures.
- While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to walk, talk, and hear. The employee frequently stands and may be required to sit for periods of time. Additionally, the employee may use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. The use of a standard computer keyboard for data entry is also involved.
- The work environment may involve exposure to powders, chemicals, and allergens (such as peanuts, tree nuts, milk, dairy, eggs, wheat, gluten, soy, fish, and shellfish).
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