Job Opening for Laboratory Manager in Emergent Biosolutions (San Diego, CA 92121)

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Manage the approval and purchase of new equipment for the AD/AC teams. Duties include generating quotes, coordinating with Facilities and Validation Departments, scheduling vendor installation and qualification, tracking and organizing service contracts, establishing equipment user SOPs.
Manage the teams equipment inventory and operational status
Preventative Maintenance of equipment. Track and organize service contracts for all laboratory equipment, schedule vendors, work with Validation and Quality Departments to release equipment for GMP use.
Develop proficiency in basic laboratory equipment use in order to train new hires and users from other departments. Set up and manage the training program to ensure consistent use and documentation across all users.
Serve as the laboratory Safety Representative to the site’s EH&S team. Manage chemical and reagent inventories, expiration dates, proper labelling, and waste disposal. Work with site Safety Manager and AD/AC team members to ensure a safe working environment.
Ship samples to contract testing laboratories or research partners.

DUTIES MAY INCLUDE:
Based on previous experience and demonstrated proficiency, duties may include analytical testing to support ongoing development of vaccine candidates.

BEHAVIORS
To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:
Teamwork – Balances team and individual responsibilities; Contributes to sustaining a positive team spirit; Puts success of team above own interests; Contributes positively to team morale and commitments to broader goals and objectives; actively participates in dialogue and expands understanding of goals.
Problem Solving – Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner, analyzing information skillfully; Develops alternative recommendations and solutions; Uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics.
Interpersonal – Focuses on solving conflict, not blaming; Maintains confidentially; Listens to others without interrupting; Keeps emotions under control; Remains open to others’ ideas and tries new things; Treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; Accepts responsibility for own actions; follows through on commitments.
Leadership – Inspires and motivates others to perform well; Effectively influences actions and opinions of others; Inspires respect and trust; Accepts feedback from others; Contributes to vision, encourages, and inspires peers; Gives appropriate recognition to others.
Business Acumen and Ownership – Considers business implications of recommendations and decisions, seeks input for same; Aligns work with strategic goals; Works within approved budge; Develops and implements cost saving measures; Conserves organizational resources.

The above statements are intended to describe the nature of work performed by those in this job and are not an exhaustive list of all duties. Nothing in this job description restricts managements right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time which reflects management’s assignment of essential functions.

IV. MINIMUM EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, SKILLS

Bachelor’s Degree in Biology, Analytical Chemistry or other Life Science with at least 3 to 5 years of experience working in a pharmaceutical / biopharmaceutical testing environment.
Ability to follow SOPs and comply with cGMPs; generate SOPs
Requires good technical writing skills and the ability to effectively communicate with manufacturing, materials management, and quality assurance staff
Experience with analytical instrument software such as Empower, Softmax Pro, etc. a plus.
Training in lab organization processes, a plus

Successful applicants for this position must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 as a condition of employment . Individuals with qualifying medical issues or sincerely held religious beliefs or practices that may prevent them from getting the vaccine may request an exemption from the vaccine requirement.
There are physical/mental demands and work environment characteristics that must be met by an individual to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. This information is available upon request from the candidate.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform all essential functions.

Emergent BioSolutions is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and values the diversity of our workforce. Emergent does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), gender identity or gender expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, marital status, physical or mental disability, military service or veteran status, genetic information or any other characteristics protected by applicable federal, state or local law.

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