QC weekend Team lead

Work Schedule Weekend days

Environmental Conditions Laboratory Setting Job Description Job Title:

Quality Control weekend

Team Lead Reports To:

Quality Control Supervisor Group/Division:

SDG/MBD Career Band:

Band 5

Position Location:

Lenexa Kansas Number of Direct Reports 3, potential for more Day/Shift (if applicable): Friday to Monday, could possible change based on business needs. FLSA Status (Exempt/Non-Exempt):

Exempt Position Summary:

Oversee the weekend operation of the Quality Control Laboratory. Ensure that performance of finished product is in compliance with testing standards per IFU and SOP's in addition to customer requirements and regulating agencies' guidelines.

Key Responsibilities:

Assist Quality Control Supervisor in daily laboratory operations and assign job duties to Quality Control staff as needed. Manage weekend team to include performance management and goal setting. Provide lab bench coverage during absences. Oversee personnel issues within the department. Develop and train new employees, maintaining consistency in training/development of existing personnel. Create, update and maintain SOP's for lab procedures in Master control in accordance with FDA and ISO regulations as assigned. Initiate Issue Review's and implement root cause counter measures as directed. Initiate IN's for the Out of specifications products to submit to QA. Work closely with other Quality departments to provide up to date product information. Exercise and monitor GMP and GLP compliance in work environment. Lead and facilitate continuous improvement program within department. Understand and exercise all safety requirements and procedures. Work closely with a team in a fast-paced laboratory setting. Responsible for achieving department goals. Maintain consistent training in Master Control. Understand and exercise all safety requirements and procedures. Support all company policies. Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirements/Qualifications:

Possess a 4-year degree in the biological sciences - microbiology preferred Preferred 1-3 years in a lab lead/supervisory roll with direct reports 4 years microbiology lab experience preferred Familiarity with plate and tube media, bacterial and fungal culturing Familiarity with FDA regulations for medical devices. Understanding of USP and CLSI requirements. Possess the ability to manage many tasks and in an organized fashion. Possess computer skills - experience in Microsoft Office to include Word, Excel and PowerPoint programs. Experience working in SAP Listen to, and follow, written and verbal instructions. Able to adapt and to learn new procedures and to maintain a scientific and objective approach. Must be available to adjust work shift when needed. Self-motivated, highly responsible and possess a good positive teamwork spirit. Excellent verbal and written skills in English.

Non-Negotiable Hiring Criteria:

(Bullet 3-5 key quantifiable skills or position requirements that the candidate must have to be considered for this position.) Candidate must be a good time manager. Candidate must be willing to put in overtime when needed to complete tasks. Candidate must be a good team player/participant on teams. Candidate must have a high sense of responsibility and Positive attitude. Candidate must possess critical thinking skills. This position has not been approved for Relocation Assistance. Thank you for your interest as you consider starting a new career journey with us. As the world leader in serving science, our colleagues develop critical solutions through innovation—and build rewarding careers. Discover their extraordinary stories and connection to our Mission to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. Their work is a story of purpose. What story will you tell? Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. is the world leader in serving science, with annual revenue of more than $40 billion. Our Mission is to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. Whether our customers are accelerating life sciences research, solving complex analytical challenges, increasing productivity in their laboratories, improving patient health through diagnostics or the development and manufacture of life-changing therapies, we are here to support them. Our global team delivers an unrivaled combination of innovative technologies, purchasing convenience and pharmaceutical services through our industry-leading brands, including Thermo Scientific, Applied Biosystems, Invitrogen, Fisher Scientific, Unity Lab Services, Patheon and PPD. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation. Thermo Fisher Scientific is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, religion, color, national or ethnic origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, genetic information, veteran status, age or disability status.