
Roles & Responsibilities
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Ensuring compliance with all compliance requirements
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Monitoring testing to ensure that acceptable levels of analytic performance are maintained
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Aligning laboratory projects and processes towards meeting company-wide goals
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Analyzing needs for new equipment and assessing efficacy of proposed instrument acquisitions
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Analyzing requests for new tests
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Assuring that all remedial actions are taken whenever test systems deviate from the laboratory's established performance specifications
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In the event of nonconformance's, ensuring that results of test examinations are not reported until all corrective actions have been taken and the test system is properly functioning
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Ensuring adequacy of training and competency assessment protocols in the labs
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Annually evaluating and documenting the performance of all testing personnel
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Reviewing Proficiency testing performance
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Reviewing and releasing of results as needed
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Serve as a mentor to laboratory staff
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Promotes interdepartmental cooperation toward meeting companywide goals
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Partner with laboratory operations director to promote a culture of trust and transparency and drive strategic initiatives
Qualifications/Experience
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M.S. 0-2 years
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B.S. 3-5 years
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Degree in chemistry, biology, genomics, microbiology or related field
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Working knowledge of document control system
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Proficiency utilizing Microsoft Office Programs
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Thorough understanding of regulatory requirements
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Previous supervisory experience
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Strong computer, scientific, and organizational skills
Preferred Experience
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Familiarity in processing of plant and biological samples including extraction and qPCR analysis
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Experience with gas and/or liquid chromatography as well as mass spectrometry is preferred
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Working knowledge of data analysis tools (e.g. Excel, GraphPad Prism)
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Additional Requirements
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Must meet the requirements set forth in 105 CRM 725.000 and must not have been convicted of an excluded felony offense as defined in 105 CRM 725.030
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Able to speak and read English