Job Description

summary The incumbent is member of the Quality Control (QC) Laboratory team. Under the supervision of the Senior QC Manager, the incumbent will be responsible for the operational aspects of all analytical testing within the QC Laboratory. Key accountabilities include: \xef\x83\x98 Lead, coach and develop the QC personnel (analysts, chemists and/or microbiologists) to ensuring that analytical testing (chemical, physical and/or microbiological) and data review is performed in a safe and reliable manner to support manufacturing operations across all shifts with adherence to site Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs). \xef\x83\x98 Ensure that the quality systems and practices in the laboratory comply with Good Laboratory Practices (GLPs), Good Documentation Practices (GDPs), current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMPs) and Pfizer Quality Standards (PQS). \xef\x83\x98 Deploy and use Imex "way of working" for day to day operations, problem solving, escalation and continuous improvements.

Responsibilities \xef\x83\x98 Develop, review and/or approve working procedures for the laboratory. \xef\x83\x98 Review analytical test results (e.g. product and raw materials) \xef\x83\x98 Conduct, review or approve laboratory investigations and ensure all follow up actions are completed. Make decisions based on scientific and logical reasoning on behalf of the Senior QC manager when required. \xef\x83\x98 Supervise QC personnel in operational aspects of performing testing, e.g. troubleshooting laboratory equipment failure and laboratory investigation.. \xef\x83\x98 Train fellow colleagues on written procedures pertaining to equipment operation, test methods and general laboratory operation. \xef\x83\x98 Conduct training to increase staff knowledge and understanding of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and Good Laboratory Practices (GLP) requirements, product chemistry and sophisticated laboratory equipment. \xef\x83\x98 Lead or participate in site teams/projects e.g. NPI, continuous improvement, safety-related initiatives. \xef\x83\x98 Supervise the team of analysts, chemists and/or microbiologists to ensure that DI and ALCOA principles are adhered to.

Minimum 8 years of technical experience in Quality Control within the pharmaceutical, food, chemical or process industries. Additional experience in Quality Assurance is highly desirable. \xef\x82\xb7 Experience in managing/supervising large (8-12) groups of laboratory analysts, chemists and/or microbiologists. \xef\x82\xb7 Successful track record of continuous improvement, development and/or implementation of best practices in Quality Control Laboratories. \xef\x82\xb7 Effectively communicate through written and oral means, demonstrated ability to interact effectively with senior management, auditors and regulators.