In-Vitro Laboratory Supervisor

ICDS Recruitment

Mayo

In-Vitro Laboratory Supervisor - Mayo. Key Purpose. Our Client is looking to recruit an experienced In-vitro Laboratory Supervisor to complete the establishment of a new suite of laboratories within strict timelines and to manage the laboratory once established and fully operational. This role will initially have 3 direct reports. The role reports to the Biosafety & Bioassay Development Manager. Key Responsibilities. Ensure all equipment is qualified and/or validated for new AVA & Mycoplasma Laboratories in accordance with GMP and corporate validation requirement standards and guidelines. Draw up cell banking and virus stock SOPs and implement testing in strict accordance with SOP(s) ensuring full GMP regulatory compliance as appropriate. Finish qualification of all cell banks for use in AVA and Mycoplasma testing. Assist Virologist in establishment of Test Method SOPs and validation of methods. Complete understanding off all regulatory guidelines. Prepare costings for all test methods. Day to day operation of the laboratory area: Scheduling of staff. Scheduling of tests. Ordering consumables. Stocking of laboratories. Revenue Recognition. Ensure strict adherence to health & safety practices in the laboratory. Generation of GMP compliant SOPs, Protocols and reports. Carrying out test method procedures. Liaise with the Quality Department for the generation of all departmental quality documents including audit responses, facility replies and deviation reports. Responsible for leading laboratory investigations where necessary. Responsible for reporting progress information to Management. Provide technical training to team as required. Update current standard operating procedures. Generate risk assessments for laboratory and test items as required. Qualifications & Experience. PhD in a relevant science discipline (e.g. Virology. A minimum of 5 years relevant experience in Scientific Research preferably within a GMP regulated environment. Experience in assay development and ICH analytical validation. Experience in in-vitro bioassays and project management highly desirable. Experience in virology and biosafety testing requirements highly desirable. Analytical techniques essential. Ability to project manage multiple studies. Knowledge of biosafety classifications and Code of Practice for the Safety, Health and Welfare at Work (Biological Agents) Regulations 2013 (S.I. No. 572 of 2013. Ability to problem solve and work on own initiative. This job originally appeared on RecruitIreland.com.

1778 days ago