Kelly Services are seeking an experienced Molecular Biology Supervisor for our Global Pharmaceutical client in Co. Mayo.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Oversee the quality of work produced by the Molecular Biology team and ensure it is conducted in accordance with Standard Operating Procedures and the principles of GMP.
- Ensure on-time delivery of all client projects involving, but not limited to, bacterial cell line characterization, DNA hybridization assays, reverse transcriptase testing, lsoenzyme
- Analysis, and PCR assays. Participate in and support cross functional communication and
- Laboratory activities as necessary
- To implement and supervise safe working methods within the team and to inform and instruct staff of these. Comply with all Health and Safety regulations and procedures.
- Develop, co-ordinate and implement training for staff on technical aspects of new and existing assays.
- Responsible for providing feedback on performance to analysts working on Client specific projects.
- Be involved in preparing costings and proposals based on protocols/project plan of proposed work by clients.
- Assist in the transfer of assays from clients to the Department, where appropriate.
- Participate in regulatory and client audits and liaising with clients as required.
- Assist in the generation of appropriate SOPs.
- Assist Project Leaders in research of technical information for incoming new enquiries.
- Responsible for compiling audit responses in conjunction with the team and the Analytical Functional Manager.
- Responsible for supporting staff with deviations and laboratory investigation reports.
- Raw data review.
- Responsible for ensuring all raw data and test results including protocols, reports etc are retained and archived according to SOP's.
- Responsible for preparing 'Presentations' and the delivery of same to the Molecular Biology team, other departments and to Clients as required.
- Assist in Test Item Receipt (LIMS), Storage, Disposal and Decontamination.
- Liaise with consultants and external services (e.g. subcontract laboratories) as appropriate.
- Liaise with other departments to ensure that the laboratory areas and all equipment maintained in appropriate working conditions.
- Responsible for purchasing new equipment and spare/replacement parts as required.
- Responsible for maintaining stock of supplies (chemicals, consumables) needed for routine activities within the team.
- Scheduling daily tasks for all staff and ensuring appropriate workload is not exceeded.
Key Requirements:
- BSc. In a relevant science discipline (e.g. Molecular Biology)
- A minimum of 3 years relevant experience in Scientific Research preferably within a GMP regulated environment (EMEA/FDA) within the Pharmaceutical, Medical Device, CRO Industry.
- Proven track record of supervising/managing staff.
- Experience in molecular biology techniques, especially PCR and Q-PCR and project management desirable.
- Experience in establishment and validation of molecular biology methods is highly desirable Ability to problem solve and work on own initiative.
- Excellent communication and organizational skills.
Please apply though the link or contact Niall Curley on 086-4113572 for more information.
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