Supervisor, Quality Control

Supervisor, Quality Control - Onsite position in Rensselaer, NY Build your future at Curia, where our work has the power to save lives Job Description Curia is a global contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO) with over 30 years of experience partnering with pharmaceutical and biotech companies to provide life‑saving treatments to patients. At Curia, we are on a mission to advance our customers’ therapies from curiosity to cure and ultimately to improve patients’ lives. We proudly offer Generous benefit options (eligible first day of employment) Paid training, vacation and holidays (vacation accrual begins on first day of employment) Career advancement opportunities Education reimbursement 401K program with matching contributions Learning platform And more! The Quality Control Supervisor is responsible for overseeing routine and non‑routine analytical chemistry assays of raw materials, in‑process samples, finished APIs, and/or special projects. This role will oversee the day‑to‑day functions of their department and manage a team of Quality Control Chemists. This position may require work outside of normal business hours as needed. Essential Job Duties Manage the Quality Control Team Performance of analytical testing for various samples and incoming, in process and final products Ensure that the analytical chemistry functions are completed in accordance with the Company and governmental standards of safety and quality, and that all experimental documentation is complete and timely Supervise a team of scientists including, but not limited to, the motivation, education, efficiency, performance management and productivity of these individuals Ensure that laboratory operations are conducted in a safe manner. Remain familiar with the contents of the Chemical Hygiene Plan. Follow safety rules fully Maintain compliance with regulations at all levels as well as strict adherence to standard operating procedures and cGMPs as necessary Organize workloads and coordinate activities in order to carry out multiple projects concurrently and in accordance with established objectives, timelines and deadlines Conduct investigations of OOS, Deviations, Change Control Management, and CAPAs Supervise and perform pharmaceutical analysis to support drug product manufacturing Education, Experience, Certification And Licensures Required Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry, or related field Minimum 5 years’ experience in a GMP or FLP environment working with Chromatography (HPLC/UPLC/GC), extensive method development and/or validation, including a minimum of 2 years supervisory experience Strong oral and written communication skills, including effective listening Demonstrated ability to effectively utilize team resources Expert in cGMP, USP, EP and FDA regulations Knowledge, Skills And Abilities Ability to recognize what needs to be done, take action, and accomplish results Strong oral and written communication skills, including effective listening Demonstrated ability to effectively utilize team resources Expert in cGMP, USP, EP and FDA regulations Technical competence including the understanding of theory and interpretation of all lab techniques Proficient use of computer software, including Microsoft Office Suite (excel, word) and other required software Strong organizational skills with the ability to multi‑task Proficient in HPLC and GC method development and method validation with extensive experience with multiple other analytical techniques and analytical equipment Prior experience and knowledge in FDA GMPs (21 CFR, 211, 820, and/or 600); ISO 9001 and 13485 Supervisory Responsibilities This position does have supervisory responsibilities. Physical Requirements The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; and sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, and ability to adjust focus. Work environment While performing the duties of this job, the employee has the potential of being exposed to fumes or airborne particles and toxic or caustic chemicals (wearing proper Personal Protective Equipment will be required in these situations). The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, moving mechanical parts, high, precarious places, outside weather conditions, and risk of electrical shock (always being aware of one’s environment and taking proper precautions is required). The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Employee will be responsible for generating hazardous waste for treatment, storage and disposal. Affected employee will need to be familiar with the applicable training requirements included in the Resources, Conservation and Recovery Act. Employee will understand waste labeling, secondary containment, chemical compatibility, storage time limits, container size and quantity limits, container integrity when waste is left unattended and improper disposal of hazardous materials. Pay Range: $88,000-$110,300 Education, experience, location and tenure may be considered along with internal equity when job offers are extended. We do not accept unsolicited assistance from any headhunters or recruitment firms for any of our job openings. All resumes or profiles submitted by search firms to any employee at Curia, in any form without a valid, signed search agreement by an authorized signatory in place for the specific position, approved by Talent Acquisition, will be deemed the sole property of Curia. No fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by Curia because of the unsolicited referral. All interested applicants must apply online. Please be aware of scammers. Curia will only send offer letters and requests for sensitive personal information from a curiaglobal.com email address. Curia is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. 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