Analytical & Microbiology QA Lab Sr. Manager

Company: G3 Enterprises
Location: Tucson
Posted on: April 8, 2021

Job Description:

Career Opportunities: Analytical & Microbiology QA Lab Sr. Manager (2877) Requisition ID 2877 - Posted 02/16/2021 - Tucson - United States - Quality Assurance, Regulatory & Compliance - Additional Posting Locations (1) Job Title: Analytical & Microbiology QA Lab Sr. Manager Job Country: United States (US) Here at Avanos Medical, we passionately believe in three things: Making a difference in our products, services and offers, never ceasing to fight for groundbreaking solutions in everything we do; Making a difference in how we work and collaborate, constantly nurturing our nimble culture of innovation; Having an impact on the healthcare challenges we all face, and the lives of people and communities around the world. At Avanos you will find an environment that strives to be independent and different, one that supports and inspires you to excel and to help change what medical devices can deliver, now and in the future. Avanos is a medical device company focused on delivering clinically superior breakthrough solutions that will help patients get back to the things that matter. We are committed to creating the next generation of innovative healthcare solutions which will address our most important healthcare needs, such as reducing the use of opioids while helping patients move from surgery to recovery. Headquartered in Alpharetta, Georgia, we develop, manufacture and market recognized brands in more than 90 countries. Avanos Medical is traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol AVNS. For more information, visit www.avanos.com . The role Provide technical leadership and consultation for laboratory operations (Chemical and Analytical). The incumbent provides technical leadership and consultation to Tucson facility as needed, regarding laboratory testing and manufacturing environmental control. Is responsible to provide technical work direction to the Tucson Analytical and Microbiology Laboratories Quality Team. This team provides chemistry and/or microbiology testing services for raw materials, products, environmental monitoring samples, sterility assurance compliance samples, and PYtest breath test patient samples. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Provide technical leadership and consultation to Tucson facility, as needed, regarding laboratory testing, laboratory and manufacturing environmental control. Develop a laboratory strategy for housing key laboratory competencies and determine in which facilities to place the key competencies. Determine laboratory requirements necessary to support the laboratory strategy e.g. identify equipment, environmental controls, space, etc. Establish uniform laboratory procedures and practices between facilities and optimize internal versus external testing capabilities and internal redundant capabilities. Provide technical work direction to the Tucson Analytical and Microbiology Laboratories Team regarding the systems for chemistry and microbiological testing, environmental monitoring of clean room and controlled manufacturing areas, product stability testing, product bioburden testing. Ensure maintenance of laboratory equipment and adequate laboratory supplies to ensure ongoing lab operations. Ensure team objectives for Safety, Quality and Productivity are established. Ensure team members are properly trained and required documentation is complete and accurate. Ensure that sufficient and high-quality products are manufactured to prevent back orders within the structure of regulatory compliance. Supervise the PYtest breath test patient sample testing process execution. Required: The qualifications for this position require a combination of education, experience and training appropriate for the scope of the position. Typically, the qualifications include a bachelors degree in a relevant scientific discipline and 3-5 years of experience. Evidence of a solid background of specialized knowledge and leadership experience is desired. Preferred: 3-5 years of experience dealing with clinical samples. Avanos Medical is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other characteristic protected by law. If you are a current employee of Avanos, please apply here . Join us at AvanosJoin us and you can make a difference in our products, solutions and our culture. Most of all, you can make a difference in the lives, people, and communities around the world. Make your career countOur commitment to improving the health and wellbeing of others begins with our employees through a comprehensive and competitive range of benefits. We provide more than just a salary our Total Rewards package encompasses everything you receive as an employee; your pay, health care benefits, retirement plans and work/life benefits. Avanos offers a generous 401(k) employer match of 100% of each pretax dollar you contribute on the first 4% and 50% of the next 2% of pay contributed with immediate vesting.

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