Quality Control Raw Materials Sampling Analyst - Group Leader

Full-time - Mid Level

Rensselaer, NY

About the position

Seeking a proactive Group Leader to oversee raw material sampling and quality control operations in a GMP-regulated environment. This role involves leading a team, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards, coordinating workflow, and supporting training and onboarding. The ideal candidate will have strong leadership skills, attention to detail, and the ability to collaborate across teams to drive quality and efficiency.

Responsibilities

• Performs all duties relevant to the Quality Control Raw Materials Sampling Analyst position as required.
• Collecting solid and/or liquid samples from raw materials used in the manufacturing process.
• Handle, document, and manage samples according to procedures and GMP requirements.
• Perform quality analysis on containers.
• Calibrates or verifies calibration of instruments/devices before use.
• Uses sterile technique to gown into clean room environment.
• Maintains laboratory supplies and performs laboratory housekeeping as assigned.
• Participates in required training activities.
• Documenting all training.
• Training new employees on some GMP-related responsibility relevant to the supervised functional areas where appropriate.
• Complies with all pertinent regulatory agency requirements.
• Communicating findings and recommendations at group meetings.
• Participating in and/or leading cross-functional teams to support optimal client services.
• Independently investigating team quality deviations and preventing reoccurrences in support of QC operations.
• Maintains laboratory supplies, media, and reagents inventory.
• Uses Laboratory Information Management System (LJMS) for samples.
• Schedule the above tasks on a weekly, monthly, and quarterly basis.
• Supports and monitors the performance of the team of employees.
• May participate in new hire interviews.
• Supports the on-boarding process of new employees.
• Participates in training of other employees.
• Performs peer review of data.
• Assists in coordinating equipment maintenance and calibration.
• Disseminate administrative communications.
• Demonstrate and promote the company's vision.
• Meet all quality and productivity metrics, and demonstrate strong teamwork and collaboration.
• Coordinate scheduling and allocation of responsibilities and new hire onboarding process.
• Coordinates training program.

Requirements

• Laboratory experience.
• 1+ years of cGMP experience.
• Strong computer, scientific, and organizational skills.
• Excellent communication (oral and written) and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team, self-motivation, adaptability, and a positive attitude in a client-facing environment.
• Ability to learn new techniques, perform multiple tasks simultaneously, keep accurate records, follow instructions, and comply with company policies.
• Proactively plan and multitask to maximize productivity.
• Experience with LIMS preferred.

Nice-to-haves

• Bachelor’s degree in Life Sciences, or other science related degree concentration, or equivalent directly-related experience.
• 1+ years previous leadership experience.
• Authorization to work in the United States indefinitely without restriction or sponsorship.

Benefits

• Excellent full-time benefits including comprehensive medical coverage, dental, and vision options.
• Life and disability insurance.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Paid vacation and holiday.