The QC Chemistry Laboratory Manager’s primary purpose is to ensure Metagenics products are safe and unadulterated, in specification, and are of high quality. This position requires excellent leadership, management, and interpersonal communication and problem solving skills. To accomplish these goals requires the smooth seamless functional operations in the analytical laboratory in support of Metagenics Manufacturing. Additionally, this position is expected to contribute to the development and execution of laboratory methods and techniques, acquisition of equipment, budgeting, and expansion needs of the QC analytical laboratory. Also provide timely and proactive interaction with peers in QA/QC, Operations, and R&D departments. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The essential duties listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required to successfully perform this position. This position will manage a team of QC chemists and support staff and report to the Sr. Director of QA/QC.

Responsibilities:
•Condition of employment requires knowledge and conformance to Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) as applicable to the position
•Correlates and interprets complex results and reaches logical conclusions.
•Keeps abreast of regulatory and related scientific enhancements, trends and advancements through independent reading and training.
•Ensures laboratory testing is in accordance with methods, protocols, SOPs and
GMP guidelines
•Manages out of specification (OOS) investigations for raw materials and products and determine the cause in an expedite manner.
•Designs and executes laboratory protocols necessary to complete QA projects. Also, provides advice and counsel to internal team and external professionals with projects.
•Oversees the development and validates test methods for the Company’s conventional foods, dietary supplements, OTC, & Medical Foods products.
•Advises management of significant observations, recommends potential actions to correct deviations, and makes conclusions pertaining to areas of QA/QC responsibility.
•Ensures and maintains a functional QA/QC analytical laboratory operation.
•Develops efficient QA/QC laboratory systems and programs that are cost effective
•Mentors and develops department personnel through the establishment and implementation of department goals and objectives to ensure the laboratory and all documentation are within GMP guidelines.
•Assists management personnel in establishing and implementing company policies, operating procedures and goals.
•Promotes communication among the QA/QC laboratory team by leading regular staff meetings with pertinent updates and other developmental activities.
•Provides direction and assistance for analytical separation techniques, including but not limited to HPLC, AA, ICP, FTNIR, and GC and other evolving technologies.
•Manages the QA/QC Analytical Laboratory department budget to achieve annual budgetary goals.
•Performs other duties as assigned.

Education:
•M.S. in Chemistry well versed in analytical sciences as it relates to dietary supplements with at least two years related experience beyond formal education with wide exposure/experience in food, OTC, and/or pharmaceutical areas