QC Lab Shift Team Leader

Job title: QC Lab Shift Team Leader - QC Chemistry Scheduler

Location: Framingham, MA

About The Job

We deliver 4.3 billion healthcare solutions to people every year, thanks to the flawless planning and meticulous eye for detail of our Manufacturing & Supply teams. With your talent and ambition, we can do even more to protect people from infectious diseases and bring hope to patients and their families.

The QC Lab Shift Team Leader - QC Chemistry Scheduler will be responsible for planning, preparing and controlling the laboratory operations schedule for testing and projects related to the QC Chemistry laboratory.

We are an innovative global healthcare company with one purpose: to chase the miracles of science to improve people’s lives. We’re also a company where you can flourish and grow your career, with countless opportunities to explore, make connections with people, and stretch the limits of what you thought was possible. Ready to get started?

Main Responsibilities

• Daily scheduling of laboratory work, anticipating and resolving equipment issues, material and personnel scheduling conflicts
• Oversees the day to day running of the Laboratories, directing the workload of the Analysts to ensure Stability testing windows, and In Process and Release cycle times are met.
• Facilitating the scheduling of equipment to ensure support of routine assays, projected related work, and validation studies to minimize the impact to the production schedules
• Implementing the department master schedule; identifying and assisting in resolving gaps in master schedule
• Collaborating with operations planner/scheduler and attending site scheduling/planning meetings to align schedules to ensure deliverables are met
• Tracking and communicating the status of work-in-progress, material and equipment availability, pending material expiration dates, and schedule changes
• Monitoring and verifying inventory balances to ensure adherence to schedule
• Developing, tracking and reporting key performance indicators for the Chemistry laboratory
• Creating daily lab schedules and document process sequences, cycle times, and conflicts
• Manage laboratory projects and key initiatives that directly support the QC Chemistry team
• Provide Motivation, inspiration, and feedback to staff under general supervision.
• Act as the primary contact for cross functional teams with various departments, including Manufacturing
• Facilitates operational excellence through continuous improvement initiative such as SOP revisions and process changes.
  
  

In addition, the QC Lab Shift Team Leader is expected to:

• Work independently under minimal supervision and direction.
• Participate in determining objectives or significant projects or assignments.
• Perform work that requires decision making and the consistent exercise of independent judgment and discretion.
• Represent the department in cross-functional teams with limited direct supervision.
  
  

About You

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree and 6 years Quality and/or Operations experience in a CGMP Laboratory Environment or
• Master’s degree in Life Science and 4 years Quality and/or Operations experience in a CGMP Laboratory Environment
• Experience with One-LIMS, SmartQC (Scheduling) or Veeva software
• Effective skills in time management, organization, teamwork, collaboration, and leadership
• Strong computer, verbal, and written communication skills
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in a Quality Control Chemistry Laboratory
• Bachelor's Degree in a science or technical related field
• Strong Project Management Experience
• Experience with Scientific technical writing including authoring and revising SOPs
  
  

This is a Monday – Friday, on site position in Framingham, Massachusetts.

Why Choose Us?

• Bring the miracles of science to life alongside a supportive, future-focused team.
• Discover endless opportunities to grow your talent and drive your career, whether it’s through a promotion or lateral move, at home or internationally.
• Enjoy a thoughtful, well-crafted rewards package that recognizes your contribution and amplifies your impact.
• Take good care of yourself and your family, with a wide range of health and wellbeing benefits including high-quality healthcare, prevention and wellness programs and at least 14 weeks’ gender-neutral parental leave.
  
  

Sanofi Inc. and its U.S. affiliates are Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employers committed to a culturally diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race; color; creed; religion; national origin; age; ancestry; nationality; marital, domestic partnership or civil union status; sex, gender, gender identity or expression; affectional or sexual orientation; disability; veteran or military status or liability for military status; domestic violence victim status; atypical cellular or blood trait; genetic information (including the refusal to submit to genetic testing) or any other characteristic protected by law

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All compensation will be determined commensurate with demonstrated experience. Employees may be eligible to participate in Company employee benefit programs, and additional benefits information can be found here.