QC Chemistry Team Leader

Summary about this job

Detail information about job QC Chemistry Team Leader. Terms and conditions vacancy

• Opportunity to work with a Global Pharmaceutical Company based in Melbourne
• Great team culture with a defined path to develop and grow your career
• A dynamic team and a good work life balance with flexible work hours

Starting a century ago, CSL made a promise to save lives and protect the health of people stricken with a range of serious and chronic medical conditions. Today that same promise has never been stronger. Seqirus, a CSL group company, manufactures and in-licenses, markets and distributes speciality pharmaceuticals and vaccines for the prevention and treatment of serious disease. Most significantly, Seqirus is a major contributor to the prevention and control of influenza globally.

If the challenges of tomorrow inspire you more than the achievements of yesterday; If you can push boundaries while promoting proven approaches; If you think great ideas can come from anywhere so everyone's voice should be heard; If you believe a successful company can be profitable and compassionate, Seqirus is for you!

Located in Parkville (Australia) and part of the Quality Control Team, this is a 6 month Fixed term full time position. The QC Chemistry Team Leader is responsible for leading a team within the

assay/validation testing area.: The QC Team Leader under direction from the relevant Manager, QC is responsible for the delivery of the following outcomes through the effective management and utilization of Team resources, processes, people and systems including the following:

• Coordinate the preparation, review and approval of relevant QC documentation
• Conduct the training of QC staff on approved procedures as required
• Ensure processes and procedures are conducted in accordance with approved procedures
• Identify and communicate issues that may cause delay to service performance
• Assist the Quality Control Manager in the preparation of annual budgets and expenditure forecasts, as required
• Risk manage operational activities through internal audit and review process
• Complete and conduct appropriate investigations and ensure that appropriate action is taken when Out of Specification (OOS), invalid assays or unusual data is observed
• Ensure the QC Facility is maintained in compliance with GMP
• Represent QC at relevant meetings
• Provide efficient and reliable service to customers of QC
• Schedule testing and allocate resources to meet customer requirements and departmental KPIs as required
• Lead the operational area proactively to prevent invalid assays

To be successful in this role you will have good experience in the production or quality area that you would have gained from a pharmaceutical manufacturing environment. Experience and the ability to lead a team and achieve results are crucial to this role. You will use your strong communication skills and attention to detail to deliver efficient and effective results to your internal customers, to enable them to achieve commercial outcomes. Knowledge of quality systems is required.

A tertiary qualification in Chemistry/Science, and demonstrated laboratory experience with the ability to accurately maintain testing records is essential.  Use of computer systems for data entry and inquiry functions; experience in assay preparation; strong scientific report writing skills; a team orientated attitude with attention to detail and the ability to meet deadlines.

If you are looking to develop your skills and shape the health of Australians, please apply.

Applications must address the selection criteria above and include a current CV, covering letter and reference number R-069945.

Applications will close on Friday 6th July 2018

CSL advises that screening including; criminal history, medical assessment, confirmation of experience, stated qualifications and other relevant checks form a part of the candidate suitability evaluation process.  Where applicable, this applies to current CSL employees. CSL employees must notify their current manager when selected for interview for any advertised internal vacancies.

Important notice to Employment businesses/ Agencies
Seqirus does not accept unsolicited referrals from employment businesses and/or employment agencies in respect of the vacancies posted on this site. All employment businesses/agencies are required to contact Seqirus' Talent Acquisition to obtain prior written authorization before referring any candidates to Seqirus. The obtaining of prior written authorization is a condition precedent to any agreement (verbal or written) between the employment business/ agency and Seqirus. In the absence of such written authorization being obtained any actions undertaken by the employment business/agency shall be deemed to have been performed without the consent or contractual agreement of Seqirus. Seqirus shall therefore not be liable for any fees arising from such actions or any fees arising from any referrals by employment businesses/agencies in respect of the vacancies posted on this site.