Group Leader - Bioanalytical LCMS Assay Services - M - F Second Shift
Thermo Fisher Scientific
Summary
This is a fully onsite role based in our bioanalytical laboratory at 8700 Quioccasin Road in Richmond, VA. This position will work Monday to Friday 2:30 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. EST.
Job description
Discover Impactful Work
Provides management and direction to laboratory staff and resources for project activities and needs, oversee daily operations to monitor quality and project timelines, and assist in preparation and implementation of company policies, quality systems and training programs. Ensures responsiveness to the customer and overall, client satisfaction. Plans and monitors the progress and quality of projects by utilizing the financial and quality management tools available at PPD.
A Day in the Life
- Prepares, reviews and approves study protocols, project status reports, final study reports and other project-related technical documents.
- Designs experimental study and participates in technical troubleshooting.
- Reviews data for technical quality and compliance to protocols, methods and SOPs. Reviews and approves laboratory investigations, deviations, and QA facility and data audits. Leads client and FDA audits.
- Allocates, schedules and manages laboratory resources for group's project activities and updates project status. Reviews timesheet reports for billing accuracy.
- Responds to clients questions and needs; leads client technical meetings.
- Assists in preparation of proposals by provided project definition.
- Identifies new opportunities within client base and ability to work with business development to pursue opportunities.
- Coordinates and prioritizes project activities with internal functional groups (physical testing, analytical development, microbiology, etc.) and support functions (QA, sample management, etc.).
- Assists management in their responsibilities.
- Prepares and implements PPD SOPs and company operational policies. Ensures adherence and makes recommendations to quality system improvements.
Keys to Success
BS Degree + 8 years of experience (must include 1+ year of people management responsibility) OR MS + 6 years of experience (must include 1+ year of people management responsibility) OR PhD + 3-5 years of experience (must include 1+ year of people management responsibility). In some cases, an equivalency, consisting of a combination of appropriate education, training and/or directly related experience, will be considered sufficient for an individual to meet the requirements of the role.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Proven leadership skills
- Ability to cultivate a collaborative work environment with a team
- Effective negotiating skills
- Demonstrated knowledge of QA metrics of program base; ability to write and recommend changes to PPD SOPs
- Ability to troubleshoot multiple systems/methodologies
- Ability to independently optimize analytical methods
- Understanding of basic financial terms and definitions as it applies to the business
- Understanding of proposal and project scope as it relates to pricing, resource management and the impact on business
- Project and time management skills
- Effective written and oral communication skills as well as presentation skills
- Ability to train and mentor junior staff
Requirements
- BS Degree + 8 years of experience (must include 1+ year of people management responsibility) OR MS + 6 years of experience (must include 1+ year of people management responsibility) OR PhD + 3-5 years of experience (must include 1+ year of people management responsibility)
- Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship
- Must be able to pass a comprehensive background check, which includes a drug screening
- Proven leadership skills
- Ability to cultivate a collaborative work environment with a team
- Effective negotiating skills
- Demonstrated knowledge of QA metrics of program base; ability to write and recommend changes to PPD SOPs
- Ability to troubleshoot multiple systems/methodologies
- Ability to independently optimize analytical methods
- Understanding of basic financial terms and definitions as it applies to the business
- Understanding of proposal and project scope as it relates to pricing, resource management and the impact on business
- Project and time management skills
- Effective written and oral communication skills as well as presentation skills
- Ability to train and mentor junior staff
Benefits
- Medical, Dental & Vision
- Health incentive programs
- Employee assistance program
- Family support programs
- Commuter benefits
- Tuition reimbursement
- Paid time off
- Paid holidays
- Paid parental leave
- Accident insurance
- Life insurance
- Short-term disability
- Long-term disability
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Employee stock purchase plan
Company overview
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. is the world leader in serving science, with annual revenue of approximately $40 billion. The company's mission is to enable customers to make the world healthier, cleaner, and safer. With over 100,000 employees globally, Thermo Fisher provides an unrivaled combination of innovative technologies, purchasing convenience, and pharmaceutical services through its industry-leading brands including Thermo Scientific, Applied Biosystems, Invitrogen, Fisher Scientific, Unity Lab Services, Patheon, and PPD. The company serves customers across healthcare, life sciences, applied markets, and pharmaceutical sectors, offering solutions that accelerate research, solve complex analytical challenges, improve patient diagnostics, and increase laboratory productivity. Headquartered in Waltham, Massachusetts, Thermo Fisher operates globally, delivering critical scientific products, services, and workflow solutions that support researchers, organizations, and companies in addressing some of the world's most pressing issues.