Lab Leader, Microbiology, Quality Services
Kao Corporation
170 reviews
Cincinnati, OH 45214
$65,000 - $85,000 a year
Kao Corporation
170 reviews
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The Role:
The QS Micro Lab Leader position is responsible for ensuring the Micro Lab is compliant with internal & GMP best practices (from the FDA to US Pharmacopeia to Personal Care Products Council) & can be readily defended against audits. This position is equally responsible for timely microbial testing, product releases, & leading the Cincinnati manufacturing plant in Microbiology-matters. The Micro Lab leader will manage the assigned personnel in order to meet production needs.
What you will do:
• Ensuring that all facets of testing (from regular production to environmental sampling to the QS OTC-drug stability program) are procedurally compliant, timely, & personally supported when needed, including release of finished products & communicating any delays to internal customers.
• Supervise & mentor the Microbiology Lab personnel in professional development, technical knowledge, & standard operating procedures.
• Aiding in the creation & revision of QS procedures, while also leading the procedural training for QS.
• Leading validation, cost-saving, & troubleshooting activities related to the Microbiology Lab.
• Evaluate technical staff performance & write performance appraisals.
• Supporting the micro-initiatives of Cincinnati personnel, such as cleaning & sanitizing, while providing relevant micro information in a timely manner.
• Supervises a small team
• Direct the workforce to achieve the shift & departmental goals
What you will need:
• Bachelor of Science Degree in Microbiology, or a related field.
• Highly qualified scientist with 5+ years of microbiology experience, preferably with supervisory experience in an FDA-regulated industry (personal care, OTC drug, or contract test facility).
• Ability to mentor the Micro lab on GMP best practices, as well as the ability to defend the lab against audits.
• Ability to cover any testing in the lab of responsibility. Has worked with all basic components of microbiology testing & can effectively mentor personnel with regards to this testing
• Must possess excellent communication, organization, multi-tasking, & prioritization skills, as well as the ability to influence & lead peers within QS & cross-functionally.
• Significant experience with Microsoft Office programs. Experience with Systems, Applications & Products (SAP) in Data Processing is a plus.
A reasonable pay range is $65,000 - $85,000
How we work: Having been selected among the World´s Most Ethical Companies for 17 consecutive years, we are a company with a purpose and strong corporate values. We never compromise on quality and craft our products with care for the consumer and the environment. At Kao, each employee can actively shape their job and their career. We work collaboratively to achieve our common goals, always aiming to deliver the best for our customers.
What we offer: A friendly and flexible work environment with competitive salaries, benefits package, ongoing development and the opportunity to enhance your skills and deliver tangible results. At Kao your voice will be heard. Your opinion really counts. We believe that change comes from taking opportunities into your own hands, so we value and reward entrepreneurial thinking and innovation.
EOE, including disability/vets
Hiring Process: Kao embraces the diversity and the individual personalities of its people because we believe it is diversity that makes us strong. This is why we welcome applications from all areas of the global community.
Want to learn more: If you feel you are as unique as our products and want to find out why 33,000 people across the globe opted for a career with us please visit our Americas website (https://www.kao.com/americas/en/).
The Role:
The QS Micro Lab Leader position is responsible for ensuring the Micro Lab is compliant with internal & GMP best practices (from the FDA to US Pharmacopeia to Personal Care Products Council) & can be readily defended against audits. This position is equally responsible for timely microbial testing, product releases, & leading the Cincinnati manufacturing plant in Microbiology-matters. The Micro Lab leader will manage the assigned personnel in order to meet production needs.
What you will do:
• Ensuring that all facets of testing (from regular production to environmental sampling to the QS OTC-drug stability program) are procedurally compliant, timely, & personally supported when needed, including release of finished products & communicating any delays to internal customers.
• Supervise & mentor the Microbiology Lab personnel in professional development, technical knowledge, & standard operating procedures.
• Aiding in the creation & revision of QS procedures, while also leading the procedural training for QS.
• Leading validation, cost-saving, & troubleshooting activities related to the Microbiology Lab.
• Evaluate technical staff performance & write performance appraisals.
• Supporting the micro-initiatives of Cincinnati personnel, such as cleaning & sanitizing, while providing relevant micro information in a timely manner.
• Supervises a small team
• Direct the workforce to achieve the shift & departmental goals
What you will need:
• Bachelor of Science Degree in Microbiology, or a related field.
• Highly qualified scientist with 5+ years of microbiology experience, preferably with supervisory experience in an FDA-regulated industry (personal care, OTC drug, or contract test facility).
• Ability to mentor the Micro lab on GMP best practices, as well as the ability to defend the lab against audits.
• Ability to cover any testing in the lab of responsibility. Has worked with all basic components of microbiology testing & can effectively mentor personnel with regards to this testing
• Must possess excellent communication, organization, multi-tasking, & prioritization skills, as well as the ability to influence & lead peers within QS & cross-functionally.
• Significant experience with Microsoft Office programs. Experience with Systems, Applications & Products (SAP) in Data Processing is a plus.
A reasonable pay range is $65,000 - $85,000
How we work: Having been selected among the World´s Most Ethical Companies for 17 consecutive years, we are a company with a purpose and strong corporate values. We never compromise on quality and craft our products with care for the consumer and the environment. At Kao, each employee can actively shape their job and their career. We work collaboratively to achieve our common goals, always aiming to deliver the best for our customers.
What we offer: A friendly and flexible work environment with competitive salaries, benefits package, ongoing development and the opportunity to enhance your skills and deliver tangible results. At Kao your voice will be heard. Your opinion really counts. We believe that change comes from taking opportunities into your own hands, so we value and reward entrepreneurial thinking and innovation.
EOE, including disability/vets
Hiring Process: Kao embraces the diversity and the individual personalities of its people because we believe it is diversity that makes us strong. This is why we welcome applications from all areas of the global community.
Want to learn more: If you feel you are as unique as our products and want to find out why 33,000 people across the globe opted for a career with us please visit our Americas website (https://www.kao.com/americas/en/).