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SUPERVISOR, QUALITY CONTROL CHEMISTRY (CANADA)

Emergent BioSolutions is currently seeking a Supervisor, Quality Control for our Quality Control Department. The successful candidate will have 5 years of relevant experience accompanied by a bachelor’s degree in science. Must have a broad scope of technical knowledge to assist with modeling or design, complex troubleshooting, draft method validation protocols, and/or investigate complex deviations, and thorough knowledge of GMP and WHMIS and biohazard safety awareness. In addition, this individual will possess a strong work ethic and a commitment to excellence and innovation.

The Company

Emergent BioSolutions is dedicated to one simple mission—to protect and enhance life.

As a global specialty pharmaceutical company, Emergent offers specialized products to healthcare providers and governments to address medical needs and emerging health threats.

We value the diversity that each employee brings, and while we look for people who share our Core Values, we thrive on difference as well. With hundreds of talented employees working around the globe, Emergent is a growing organization with a wide variety of scientific, technical and professional career opportunities worldwide.

THE OPPORTUNITY

The Supervisor of Quality Control provides immediate supervision to a group of Quality Control employees in their successful execution of key quality responsibilities, assigned tasks, and checks work at frequent intervals to ensure that Quality Control objectives and accountabilities are met. A portion of time is normally spent performing individual tasks related to the unit. The Supervisor also serves as a resource of technical knowledge for established assays and exercises judgment within generally defined practices and policies in selecting methods and techniques for obtaining solutions.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Support workforce diversity, safety and adherence to company core values.
• Aid in the design of method validations and schedule the execution of validation study testing including method transfer activities.
• Apply expertise to support change and risk management, including application of scientific and technical innovation.
• Lead the development, coordination and presentation of training materials from initial concept to program completion.
• Work in collaboration with direct manager, subordinates, internal customers and other cross functional peers to gain alignment on sound quality decisions.
• Use analytical data and/or statistical concepts such as SPC, regression analysis, and product and material trends to understand variables impacting assay and process performance.
• Coach employees through problems of diverse scope in which analysis of situations or data requires evaluation of identifiable factors. Directs subordinates to complete assignments using established guidelines, procedures and policies.
• Assist in the maintenance of quality plans, including tracking and advancing initiatives, routinely reporting progress and maintaining documentation in a manner suitable for regulatory submission or inspection.
• Lead laboratory investigations and provide oversight to the content of investigation reports, as well as lead complex nonconformance investigations.
• Assess the compliance status of current test methods and equipment and benchmarks against industry practice and ensure compliance with established requirements.
• Coach employees in the areas of performance and provide routine guidance and performance feedback. Act as an advisor to the unit and resolve problems to meet business objectives.
• Coordinate/lead cross-functional teams in process mapping and other exercises designed to facilitate process and system understanding.
• Serve as system owner for one or more quality systems.
• Assign tasks, review work at frequent intervals, and maintain schedules for the lab employees.
• Provide development opportunities to staff through training, development plans, participation in appropriately challenging activities and applying leadership architect concepts.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature of work performed by those in this job. It is not an exhaustive list of all duties, and other duties may be assigned.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE & SKILLS:

• Requires a broad scope of technical knowledge to assist with modeling or design, complex troubleshooting, draft method validation protocols, and/or investigate complex deviations
• Thorough knowledge of GMP and WHMIS and biohazard safety awareness
• Scientific knowledge of standard practices in area of assignment
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Knowledge of supervisory practices and techniques
• Ability to conduct investigative interviews
• Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience, accompanied by a bachelor’s degree in science, or an equivalent combination of education and experience

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Medical assessment required upon hire.
• Successful Completion of a Criminal Record Check.
• Citizenship/Permanent Resident or Valid Work Permit.

Interested? Please visit www.emergentbiosolutions.com under the career section to apply today!

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