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Title
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Description
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We are looking for a dedicated and experienced Quality Lab Manager to join our team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for overseeing the quality assurance and control processes within our laboratory. This role requires a strong understanding of laboratory operations, quality management systems, and regulatory compliance. The Quality Lab Manager will lead a team of quality control technicians and work closely with other departments to ensure that all laboratory activities meet the highest standards of quality and accuracy. Key responsibilities include developing and implementing quality control procedures, conducting audits, managing non-conformances, and ensuring compliance with industry regulations. The successful candidate will have excellent leadership skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment. This position offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to the success of our organization by ensuring the integrity and reliability of our laboratory results.
Responsibilities
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- Conduct regular audits and inspections of laboratory processes.
- Manage non-conformances and implement corrective actions.
- Ensure compliance with industry regulations and standards.
- Lead and mentor a team of quality control technicians.
- Collaborate with other departments to ensure quality standards are met.
- Maintain accurate records of quality control activities.
- Develop and deliver training programs for laboratory staff.
- Monitor and analyze quality control data to identify trends and areas for improvement.
- Prepare and present quality reports to senior management.
- Oversee the maintenance and calibration of laboratory equipment.
- Ensure the laboratory is adequately stocked with necessary supplies.
- Implement and maintain a quality management system.
- Participate in external audits and inspections.
- Stay up-to-date with industry developments and best practices.
- Develop and manage the quality control budget.
- Ensure a safe and compliant working environment.
- Coordinate with suppliers and vendors to ensure quality of materials.
- Investigate and resolve customer complaints related to quality issues.
- Promote a culture of continuous improvement within the laboratory.
Requirements
Text copied to clipboard!- Bachelor's degree in a relevant scientific discipline.
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in a quality control or quality assurance role.
- Strong understanding of laboratory operations and quality management systems.
- Experience with regulatory compliance and industry standards.
- Excellent leadership and team management skills.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- Attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.
- Proficiency in quality control software and tools.
- Experience with audit processes and corrective actions.
- Knowledge of laboratory safety protocols and procedures.
- Ability to develop and deliver training programs.
- Strong organizational and time management skills.
- Ability to analyze and interpret quality control data.
- Experience with budget management.
- Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams.
- Commitment to continuous improvement and professional development.
- Experience with external audits and inspections.
- Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities.
Potential interview questions
Text copied to clipboard!- Can you describe your experience with quality management systems?
- How do you ensure compliance with industry regulations in a laboratory setting?
- Can you provide an example of a time when you implemented a successful corrective action?
- How do you handle non-conformances in the laboratory?
- What strategies do you use to lead and motivate a team?
- How do you stay up-to-date with industry developments and best practices?
- Can you describe your experience with audit processes?
- How do you ensure the accuracy and reliability of laboratory results?
- What is your approach to developing and delivering training programs?
- How do you manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced environment?
- Can you provide an example of a time when you resolved a customer complaint related to quality?
- How do you monitor and analyze quality control data?
- What experience do you have with budget management?
- How do you ensure a safe and compliant working environment?
- Can you describe your experience with external audits and inspections?
- How do you collaborate with other departments to ensure quality standards are met?
- What is your approach to continuous improvement in the laboratory?
- How do you handle the maintenance and calibration of laboratory equipment?
- Can you describe a time when you identified and addressed a trend in quality control data?
- How do you ensure the laboratory is adequately stocked with necessary supplies?
