Job Description

An amazing opportunity has arisen for a Pharm Ops Lab Coordinator. Reporting to the Laboratory Leader, the Laboratory Coordinator has responsibility for coordination of laboratory activities to ensure customer targets are achieved. This involves the coordination of resources, lab materials, documentation, and review of data. The Laboratory Coordinator will work closely with the Laboratory Leader to ensure all compliance targets are achieved.

What you will do:

Bring energy, knowledge, innovation and leadership to carry out the following:

Review batches for assigned processes in accordance with regulatory and compendia requirements and to support Internal and Customer Services targets.Support the ADC release of Drug products & Raw Materials/Excipients/Components and by coordinating the testing and the review of test packages.Lead Analytical Standard updates as required through the Change Control process.Participate in and review Laboratory investigations and implement their CAPAsReview all documentation issues with analysts and improve RFT throughout the laboratory.Provide input to/communicate with Supply Chain, CDS and IPT as required in issues related to testing and scheduling.  Support the groups target for customer service, continuous improvement and internal metrics.Deputise for the Laboratory Leader in event of absence and attend Tier meetings as required.Co-ordinate laboratory trainingWhen required assume the role of auditee for the group for internal and external Audits.Ensure sufficient supplies of standards/comparisons, disposables, reagents and any special requirements.Provide support and leadership to the group in team building, release, safety, compliance and improvement objectives.

What skills you will need:

In order to excel in this role, you will more than likely have:

A minimum of three years analytical laboratory experience is requiredMinimum education qualifications for this role are Life Sciences degree, or equivalentprocedures policies and guidelines relevant to responsibilitiesLaboratory testing and documentationData integrity requirements including ALCOA and electronic review of dataGMPChange Control and Deviation system operations and product quality impactCurrent regulatory environment and regulations/requirementsStrong Communication skills both written and oralTeam Meetings ManagementInterpersonal SkillsTechnical report writingPlanning and schedulingAnalytical Problem solving skillsContinuous improvement skills

As a company, we are committed to ‘Inventing for Life’ in all that we do. We keep the patient at the very heart of all that we do and strive to find solutions and treatments for some of the world’s most challenging healthcare needs. 

We are proud to be a company that embraces the value of bringing diverse, talented, and committed people together. The fastest way to breakthrough innovation is when diverse ideas come together in an inclusive environment.

So, if you are ready to:

Invent solutions to meet unmet healthcare needs, Impact the future by driving one of the world’s leading healthcare companies, and inspire your team to reach their full potential and push the boundaries of science and technology, please apply today.

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Employee Status:

Regular

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Flexible Work Arrangements:

Not Applicable

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Job Posting End Date:

05/1/2025

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Requisition ID:R342237