Group Leader - OperationsJob DescriptionAs a Group Leader - Operations, you will be leading a team responsible for support functions of the Quality Control (QC) and Method Development and Analytical Services (MDAS) laboratories. Your team's functions will include procurement, inventory and materials management, housekeeping and facility maintenance, equipment maintenance and calibration, management of retains and controlled substance, and other administrative functions. You will ensure all functions of your team are conducted in a manner consistent with applicable SOPs, industry standards/regulations, and cGMP regulations. The Group Leader - Operations reports directly to a laboratory Manager or Director and leads a team consisting of laboratory assistants, control center technicians, metrologists and other administrative and technical staff engaged in supporting the QC and MDAS laboratories.Hard Skills
BS in science field required, chemistry preferred
Minimum 1 year of supervisory experience required
Leadership and management skills
Knowledge of SOPs and regulations
Experience in procurement, inventory and materials management
Experience in housekeeping and facility maintenance
Experience in equipment maintenance and calibration
Ability to manage retains and controlled substance
Experience in administrative functions
Ability to develop and maintain relevant key performance indicators
Soft Skills
Strong communication skills
Ability to set direction and align team's work with business objectives
Ability to anticipate business needs and initiate efforts
Ability to role model safety behaviors
Ability to provide corrective feedback and actions
Job TypeThis is a permanent position.Work SiteThis is a fully on-site position in Norwich, New York.Work EnvironmentYou will be working in the QC and MDAS laboratories at the site, leading a team of laboratory assistants, control center technicians, metrologists and other administrative and technical staff. Your work will involve supporting both the QC and MDAS laboratories and managing various business functions including metrology, laboratory support functions, and laboratory control center.About Actalent Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.Diversity, Equity & Inclusion At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through:
Hiring diverse talent
Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection
Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes
Ensuring growth opportunities for our people
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