Director of Chemistry

What We’re Looking For

What You Will Do

• Profitably manages the day-to-day operation of the laboratory in line with budget targets and Group objectives focusing on analysis quality and sample throughput
• Ensures effective laboratory operations, including housekeeping, safety, quality assurance, security, and environmental practices
• Is a subject matter expert in the area of organic/inorganic analytical environmental chemistry
• Works with client services to resolve technical and service issues
• Works with service group supervisors to manage staff and instrumentation resources to maximize sample throughput and ensures that turnaround times are met
• Implements best practices in the laboratory to maximize operational efficiency and maintains data quality that meets or exceeds industry standards
• Demonstrates good leadership through effective planning, delegating and empowering subordinates appropriately, and leading by example. Manages people and performance daily, acting quickly and decisively when required.
• Ensures staffing levels are appropriate for sample volumes and that staff are properly trained to perform their assigned duties
• Complies with company policies and all applicable SOPs; complies with ISO 17025, cGMPs, cGLPs and Quality Control Guidelines
• Is responsible for buying appropriate services and equipment that are best suited to meet the needs of the laboratory
• Ensures the lab’s consumables inventory is appropriate for current work loads
• Manage root cause analysis and OOS investigations
• Monitors the quality of data and ensures that the lab’s QA objectives are met on time
• Supervise, delegate and review analytical activities ensuring all work schedules are planned and workflows meet timelines
• Performs regular in-department visits throughout the laboratory
• Works in conjunction with the functional support groups to ensure a proactive and planned approach to budgets, human resource planning and the use of analytical instrumentation and information technology
• Maintains a sound understanding of EHS management techniques and the commitment to deliver EHS performance that meets the expectations of Eagle
• Actively promotes good housekeeping and safe use of equipment
• Participates in incident investigations involving their department personnel
• Performs other duties as required.
• 10% travel to customers

Who You Are

• Ph.D. in Chemistry, Biochemistry or Related with at least 10 years (or MS with at least 15 years) of directly relevant experience (excluding graduate research) in GMP environment, preferably pharmaceutical product analysis. Minimum 5 years of progressive laboratory management experience is required.
• Subject matter expert in inorganic/organic environmental chemistry
• Minimum of 5-7 years of team management experience in an FDA-regulated contract laboratory or biotechnology & pharmaceutical company with progressive levels of responsibility are required.
• Expert with pharmaceutical chemistry testing and related equipment/instrument. This includes hands-on experience in USP compliant chemistry testing procedures for pharmaceuticals.
• Impressive, demonstrable track record and skills/experience gained within a similar position(s), at a similar level.
• Some knowledge and understanding of financial statements and operating budgets required
• Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving skills are a requirement of this position.  Must have a solid understanding of process and workflow.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs (Excel, Word, Outlook)
• Previous experience with LIMS is required
• Actively promotes a strong culture of safe laboratory practices and the maintenance of a safe working environment
• Is a dependable and reliable individual; whose daily presence adds to the success of the organization
• Follows instructions independently, with little or no supervision.
• Designs optimal solutions for problems and works with others in solving large complex problems.
• Exhibits excellent interpersonal and communication skills (verbal and written) with the ability to effectively present information and responds to questions from individuals and/or groups both within the organization or while representing the organization.
• Has excellent time management skills which includes the ability to balance multiple projects concurrently (with different deadlines) and arranges the resources necessary to accomplish them.
• Is knowledgeable about a wide range of environmental testing protocols, regulations and certifications

Physical Requirements

• This position involves access to controlled substances and as such anyone who has been convicted of a felony or within the past two years any misdemeanor, or is currently charged with committing a criminal offense, is not eligible and will not be considered.  
• Any person that has knowingly used any narcotic, amphetamine, or barbiturate, other than those prescribed by a physician, is not qualified for this position.

Who We Are