Mgr Quality Control Laboratories - (QC Analytical and Microbiology)

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:    
Education:  Bachelor’s degree in chemistry, biology or a related engineering or science field.

Experience: 7+ years of experience in a senior level scientist position and 3 years of supervisory experience or demonstrated leadership / management skills.

Certification by the American Society for Quality (ASQ) as a Certified Manager of Quality/ Organizational Excellence (CMQ/OE), Certified Quality Auditor (CQA), Certified Quality Technician (CQT) or Certified Quality Engineer (CQE) is preferred.

1. Must possess strong technical skills in analytical chemistry and microbiology. 

2. Must have a good understanding of advanced quality principles, of audit protocol, inspection procedures and FDA and GMP regulations.  Must be familiar with compliance requirements for over the counter (OTC) products and similar globally.

3. Ability to apply advanced principles, theories, and concepts and contribute to the development of new principles, systems and concepts.

4. Must be able to provide solutions to a wide range of difficult and complex problems which require the regular use of ingenuity and creativity.  Solutions should be imaginative, thorough and practicable. 

5. Must have excellent oral and written communications skills, tact, diplomacy and high level of professionalism in order to facilitate communication among various groups to achieve quality objectives, influence management decisions, and effectively interact with all levels of personnel within and outside the Company

6. Must display strategic thinking, creativity, analytic ability, strong execution skills and possess excellent project management skills (planning, organizing, communicating, and directing) to perform a wide variety of activities simultaneously.

7. Must have the ability to perform duties under very general direction and independently perform assignments with only general criteria for expected results.  Must have excellent project management skills in order to perform and prioritize a wide variety of activities simultaneously.

8. Must have the ability to lead and inspire a diverse group of analytical chemists, microbiologists and technicians.

9. May be required to travel 10% of the time.