Manager, Analytical Chemistry in Albuquerque, NM

Curia provides global contract research and manufacturing services to the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries.

This position is responsible for managing all aspects of the Analytical Chemistry Lab including personnel (hiring, performance reviews, performance management, scheduling, etc.), preparing and managing departmental budget, preparing for and interfacing with regulatory and customer audits, building and maintaining departmental metrics, representing the department at appropriate meetings, working with internal and external customers to provide a high level of service.

Join our talented workforce, where a commitment to excellence and a customer focused attitude is everything. We pursue excellence because our work has the power to improve patients’ lives with the pharmaceuticals we develop and manufacture.

We proudly offer:

• Generous benefit options (eligible first day of employment)

• Paid training, vacation and holidays (vacation accrual begins on first day of employment)

• Career advancement opportunities

• Education reimbursement

• 401k program

• Learning platform

• And more!

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Complete tasks as required (in a timely manner), compliant with cGMP, regulatory and corporate requirements and conform to Health, Safety & Environmental responsibilities.

• Mentor chemists and analysts

• Write, review, revise and approve:

• Standard Operating Procedures (i.e. Laboratory Procedures)

• Project Progress Reports

• Project Timelines

• Acceptance Methods

• Test Data (Summary Results)

• Conduct and appropriately document laboratory investigations

• Write, review and direct the execution of analytical protocols

• Demonstrate success in technical proficiency, scientific creativity, independent thought, and collaboration with others.

• Demonstrate analytical problem solving skills

• Conduct data analysis using a wide range of scientific and statistical tools

• Troubleshoot and resolve complex issues

• Demonstrate high ethical standards

• Possess analytical instrument trouble shooting skills

• Demonstrate excellent oral and written communication skills

• Demonstrate both multi-tasking ability and the ability to effectively prioritize projects

• Demonstrate the ability to observe and communicate trends and develop “continuous improvement” plans.

• Act as a technical liaison with customers to define objectives of projects and provide written/verbal reports on progress.

• Possess analytical instrument repair knowledge and ability.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

Directly supervises at least 8 employees in the Chemistry Lab. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

Qualifications:

Education and/or Experience:

• Bachelor's degree (B.S.) from four-year college or university in chemistry or related physical science; Minimum of 5-7 year’s pharmaceutical experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Other Qualifications:

• Must pass background check

• Must pass drug screen

Education, experience, location and tenure may be considered along with internal equity when job offers are extended.

Note:

We do not accept unsolicited assistance from any headhunters or recruitment firms for any of our job openings. All resumes or profiles submitted by search firms to any employee at Curia, in any form without a valid, signed search agreement by an authorized signatory in place for the specific position, approved by Talent Acquisition, will be deemed the sole property of Curia. No fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by Curia because of the unsolicited referral.

All interested applicants must apply online. Please be aware of scammers. Curia will only send offer letters and requests for sensitive personal information from a curiaglobal.com email address. Curia is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. Curia is an E-Verify employer.

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