QC Biochemistry-Potency Supervisor - GlaxoSmithKline
Valley Forge, PA
About the Job
As a QC Biochemistry, Potency Supervisor, you will provide first line supervision to QC analysts, who are responsible for in-process, and BDS testing
You will also serve as a leader outside of your immediate role in regards to testing and system optimization, driving continuous improvement, and participating in cross functional and cross business collaboration and teamwork.This role will provide YOU the opportunity to lead key activities to progress YOUR career, these responsibilities include some of the following:Supervise a team of front line QC Scientists.Performs administrative duties, i.e
hiring, performance management and supporting your team’s development goals.Schedules and assures adherence to schedule for the performance of bulk, validation and finished product testing for biochemical analysis, so that all testing to support the production and release of product lots is performed in compliance with internal procedures and standards and external regulatory standards.Reviews and approves biochemistry test results for in-process, bulk, finished products, and validation testing.Reviews and approves investigations, change controls, protocols, validation reports.Writes, updates, reviews, and approves Laboratory Standard Operating Procedures, Analytical Methods and troubleshoots laboratory test problems.Evaluates new equipment for purchase.Assesses new technologies for application to site operations.Assures that laboratory equipment is calibrated and in good working condition, purchases supplies and equipment.Utilizes GPS tools and processes to continuously improve efficiencies and ensured adherence to schedule.Responsible for ensuring laboratories are operated in a state of control with regards to current LSOP’s, GMP’s and regulations and may serve as Biochemistry SME for internal and external regulatory audits and inspections.Why you?Basic Qualifications: We are looking for professionals with these required skills to achieve our goals:Bachelor’s Degree in a science or related discipline5+ years of experience in a GxP regulated laboratory environment1+ years of leadership skills (e.g
supervision, mentoring, project management, performance monitoring, coaching, training and people development)Preferred Qualifications:If you have the following characteristics, it would be a plus:2+ years of experience with bioassay and SPR analysisExperience with cell culture, aseptic techniques and automated liquid handling robots (ie
Hamilton)Experience with large molecule/biopharm analytical testing techniques (HPLC, cIEF, CGE, ELISA, PCR)Strong interpersonal skills.Solid team player able to function within team based organization.Strong verbal and written communication skills.Able to interact with peers, subordinate and senior personnel in multidisciplinary environment including engineering, facility operations, validation, production and QA.Able to prioritize and decide appropriate course of actions. Effective at implementing decisionsFully versed in GMP's, NIH, ICH Guidelines, FDA and other regulatory agency requirements for validation and operations of analytical and stability functions.Please visit GSK US Benefits Summary to learn more about the comprehensive benefits program GSK offers US employees
Why GSK? Uniting science, technology and talent to get ahead of disease together
GSK is a global biopharma company with a special purpose – to unite science, technology and talent to get ahead of disease together – so we can positively impact the health of billions of people and deliver stronger, more sustainable shareholder returns – as an organisation where people can thrive
We prevent and treat disease with vaccines, specialty and general medicines
We focus on the science of the immune system and the use of new platform and data technologies, investing in four core therapeutic areas (infectious diseases, HIV, respiratory/ immunology and oncology).Our success absolutely depends on our people
While getting ahead of disease together is about our ambition for patients and shareholders, it’s also about making GSK a place where people can thrive
We want GSK to be a place where people feel inspired, encouraged and challenged to be the best they can be
A place where they can be themselves – feeling welcome, valued, and included
Where they can keep growing and look after their wellbeing
So, if you share our ambition, join us at this exciting moment in our journey to get Ahead Together.If you require an accommodation or other assistance to apply for a job at GSK, please contact the GSK Service Centre at
This ensures that all qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, age, disability, genetic information, military service, covered/protected veteran status or any other federal, state or local protected class.Important notice to Employment businesses/ AgenciesGSK does not accept referrals from employment businesses and/or employment agencies in respect of the vacancies posted on this site
All employment businesses/agencies are required to contact GSK's commercial and general procurement/human resources department to obtain prior written authorization before referring any candidates to GSK
The obtaining of prior written authorization is a condition precedent to any agreement (verbal or written) between the employment business/ agency and GSK
In the absence of such written authorization being obtained any actions undertaken by the employment business/agency shall be deemed to have been performed without the consent or contractual agreement of GSK
GSK shall therefore not be liable for any fees arising from such actions or any fees arising from any referrals by employment businesses/agencies in respect of the vacancies posted on this site.Please note that if you are a US Licensed Healthcare Professional or Healthcare Professional as defined by the laws of the state issuing your license, GSK may be required to capture and report expenses GSK incurs, on your behalf, in the event you are afforded an interview for employment
This capture of applicable transfers of value is necessary to ensure GSK’s compliance to all federal and state US Transparency requirements
For more information, please visit GSK’s Transparency Reporting For the Record site.SummaryLocation: USA - Pennsylvania - King of PrussiaType: Full time
You will also serve as a leader outside of your immediate role in regards to testing and system optimization, driving continuous improvement, and participating in cross functional and cross business collaboration and teamwork.This role will provide YOU the opportunity to lead key activities to progress YOUR career, these responsibilities include some of the following:Supervise a team of front line QC Scientists.Performs administrative duties, i.e
hiring, performance management and supporting your team’s development goals.Schedules and assures adherence to schedule for the performance of bulk, validation and finished product testing for biochemical analysis, so that all testing to support the production and release of product lots is performed in compliance with internal procedures and standards and external regulatory standards.Reviews and approves biochemistry test results for in-process, bulk, finished products, and validation testing.Reviews and approves investigations, change controls, protocols, validation reports.Writes, updates, reviews, and approves Laboratory Standard Operating Procedures, Analytical Methods and troubleshoots laboratory test problems.Evaluates new equipment for purchase.Assesses new technologies for application to site operations.Assures that laboratory equipment is calibrated and in good working condition, purchases supplies and equipment.Utilizes GPS tools and processes to continuously improve efficiencies and ensured adherence to schedule.Responsible for ensuring laboratories are operated in a state of control with regards to current LSOP’s, GMP’s and regulations and may serve as Biochemistry SME for internal and external regulatory audits and inspections.Why you?Basic Qualifications: We are looking for professionals with these required skills to achieve our goals:Bachelor’s Degree in a science or related discipline5+ years of experience in a GxP regulated laboratory environment1+ years of leadership skills (e.g
supervision, mentoring, project management, performance monitoring, coaching, training and people development)Preferred Qualifications:If you have the following characteristics, it would be a plus:2+ years of experience with bioassay and SPR analysisExperience with cell culture, aseptic techniques and automated liquid handling robots (ie
Hamilton)Experience with large molecule/biopharm analytical testing techniques (HPLC, cIEF, CGE, ELISA, PCR)Strong interpersonal skills.Solid team player able to function within team based organization.Strong verbal and written communication skills.Able to interact with peers, subordinate and senior personnel in multidisciplinary environment including engineering, facility operations, validation, production and QA.Able to prioritize and decide appropriate course of actions. Effective at implementing decisionsFully versed in GMP's, NIH, ICH Guidelines, FDA and other regulatory agency requirements for validation and operations of analytical and stability functions.Please visit GSK US Benefits Summary to learn more about the comprehensive benefits program GSK offers US employees
Why GSK? Uniting science, technology and talent to get ahead of disease together
GSK is a global biopharma company with a special purpose – to unite science, technology and talent to get ahead of disease together – so we can positively impact the health of billions of people and deliver stronger, more sustainable shareholder returns – as an organisation where people can thrive
We prevent and treat disease with vaccines, specialty and general medicines
We focus on the science of the immune system and the use of new platform and data technologies, investing in four core therapeutic areas (infectious diseases, HIV, respiratory/ immunology and oncology).Our success absolutely depends on our people
While getting ahead of disease together is about our ambition for patients and shareholders, it’s also about making GSK a place where people can thrive
We want GSK to be a place where people feel inspired, encouraged and challenged to be the best they can be
A place where they can be themselves – feeling welcome, valued, and included
Where they can keep growing and look after their wellbeing
So, if you share our ambition, join us at this exciting moment in our journey to get Ahead Together.If you require an accommodation or other assistance to apply for a job at GSK, please contact the GSK Service Centre at
1-877-694-7547
(US Toll Free) or +1 801 567 5155
(outside US).GSK is an Equal Opportunity Employer and, in the US, we adhere to Affirmative Action principlesThis ensures that all qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, age, disability, genetic information, military service, covered/protected veteran status or any other federal, state or local protected class.Important notice to Employment businesses/ AgenciesGSK does not accept referrals from employment businesses and/or employment agencies in respect of the vacancies posted on this site
All employment businesses/agencies are required to contact GSK's commercial and general procurement/human resources department to obtain prior written authorization before referring any candidates to GSK
The obtaining of prior written authorization is a condition precedent to any agreement (verbal or written) between the employment business/ agency and GSK
In the absence of such written authorization being obtained any actions undertaken by the employment business/agency shall be deemed to have been performed without the consent or contractual agreement of GSK
GSK shall therefore not be liable for any fees arising from such actions or any fees arising from any referrals by employment businesses/agencies in respect of the vacancies posted on this site.Please note that if you are a US Licensed Healthcare Professional or Healthcare Professional as defined by the laws of the state issuing your license, GSK may be required to capture and report expenses GSK incurs, on your behalf, in the event you are afforded an interview for employment
This capture of applicable transfers of value is necessary to ensure GSK’s compliance to all federal and state US Transparency requirements
For more information, please visit GSK’s Transparency Reporting For the Record site.SummaryLocation: USA - Pennsylvania - King of PrussiaType: Full time
Source : GlaxoSmithKline