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Quality Control (QC) Microbiology Manager

City: Salt Lake City

We are Reckitt

Home to the world's best loved and trusted hygiene, health, and nutrition brands. Our purpose defines why we exist: to protect, heal and nurture in the relentless pursuit of a cleaner, healthier world. We are a global team united by this purpose.

Join us in our fight to make access to the highest quality hygiene, wellness, and nourishment a right and not a privilege.

•Research & Development​

In Research and Development, we're full of highly skilled talents that include Scientists, Engineers, Medical, Clinical and Regulatory professionals - all working to create a cleaner, healthier world. With nine Centres of Excellence, we continually seek out new opportunities by using science, our entrepreneurial flare and our fearless innovation to develop and enhance our existing portfolio, never compromising on quality or performance.

We do the right thing, always, by ensuring we act with responsibility and integrity, by complying with regulatory legislation across the globe, whilst ensuring our products are safe for our consumers and are to the highest quality.

The size of our organisation means you'll have the opportunity to learn and work in different functions within R&D, giving you exposure to different disciplines, teams and environments. You will also have access to our Research and Development Academy, designed to develop our team and allow you to grow in our great organisation.

Reports to:

Quality Control Laboratory Manager

No of Direct Reports

Two

No of Indirect Reports

4

Summary

Accountable and responsible for managing a team of Microbiologists and Microbiology technicians to ensure the day to day execution of Microbiological and Quality System / support related tasks relating to the QC area workload, as defined by the QC Laboratory Manager.

The QC Microbiology Lab Manager is responsible for ensuring that they deliver their output effectively and efficiently in compliance with current Good Laboratory & Documentation Practices thereby providing continuous support to consumer quality and customer service performance within the RB business.

The QC Microbiology Lab Manager is able to demonstrate clear and timely progress towards being able to effectively & efficiently perform routine day to day tasks under minimal supervision and understands their accountability for the quality of work delivered.

The QC Microbiology Lab Manager is able to demonstrate that they meet or exceed the criteria for the role as defined & documented by laboratory management.

The QC Microbiology Lab Manager is expected to work collaboratively with other departments in support of manufacturing investigations, projects, deviations, and CAPA’s.

About the role

The QC Microbiology Lab Manager will be responsible (as directed by the QC Laboratory Manager) for:

+ Overseeing day to day execution of microbiological testing of raw materials, in-process samples, finished products and Environmental Monitoring samples in conformance with all relevant safety and quality requirements.

+ Ensure regulatory compliance with FDA, USP, EU, ISO and cGMP standards.

+ Day to day implementation, maintenance, and application of management, operational, or quality systems.

+ Understands and contributes to appropriate key performance indicators.

+ Execution of any reasonable request from the QC Laboratory Manager.

+ Challenging and passionate about Quality, taking responsibility and ownership for compliant processes that continually improve.

+ Driving innovation and completion of projects to increase the output of the QC Microbiology laboratory.

+ Take ownership of Change controls, risk assessments, Deviation/CAPA, and other quality documentation as determined by the QC Laboratory Manager.

Your responsibilities

+ The day to day prioritisation and organisation of individual workload to ensure that customer service and stakeholder needs are met and to understand as well as hire, train, and supervise microbiology staff.

+ To maintain high standards of laboratory (FDA, GDP, USP, AOAC, EP, ISO, cGLP, cGMP) that are relevant to their area, and / or as may be delegated by laboratory management.

+ To support the continuous development of wider QC operations and continuous improvement programs

+ Provide support to Regulatory Authority inspections as required and maintain audit readiness

+ To deliver and track assigned tasks as required to meet or exceed QC Key Performance Indicator targets

+ To ensure that QC equipment and systems are maintained / calibrated / qualified to appropriate standards.

+ Create and maintain SOPs, protocols, and validation documents and lead investigations into OOS/OOT and CAPA’s.

+ All other duties as assigned.

Key challanges

Working in a highly regulated and compliant environment to deliver accurate results.

Delivering output in an efficient manner against focused lead times.

Providing clear and effective communication throughout the supply chain.

Working with cross functional teams to ensure

Offering a dynamic and flexible attitude to facilitate a fast-moving operation.

The experience we're looking for

+ Requires a Bachelor’s degree in Microbiology or a Science-related field

+ Minimum of 5 years of full-time microbiological laboratory bench work experience. Manufacturing environment strongly preferred

+ Minimum of 3 years of supervisory experience

+ Requires experience with USP/BAM in performing bioburden testing, pathogen screens and water testing

+ Highly knowledgeable in environmental monitoring of production facilities

+ Proven experience in microbiological equipment validation, calibration & maintenance

+ Ideally experience in dietary supplements or pharmaceutical GMP/GLP

+ Ability to work independently and make educated decisions

+ High level of accuracy in working practices with close attention to detail

+ Ability to present information in a clear and concise manner

+ This role is not currently sponsoring visas or considering international movement at this time.

Skills and competencies

For most positions there is a competency matrix developed. The required functional skills are defined and should be used for the evaluation of candidates for this role

Competency / Area

Skill

Level

Supply Excellence

Analytical Skills & Decision Making

+ Offers accurate working practices and delivery of reliable results.

+ Reviews and reports data, highlighting spurious incidences (e.g. Trending)

+ Contributes to investigations and offers conclusions to support management in decision-making

IT skills

The Essential PC skills required are intermediate proficiency in PowerPoint, Word, Excel, and Outlook, while Desirable skills include Advanced proficiency in each of these applications.

The skills for success

Excellent communication skills with the ability to present information in a clear and concise manner, High level of accuracy in working practices with close attention to detail, The business language in Reckitt is English, therefore fluency in English is essential and fluency in local languages advantageous, In line with Reckitt core values, the candidate will be achievement focused and able to work in a direct and often pressurized environment, Entrepreneurial skills in terms of innovation and problem solving are key along with tenacity, tough-mindedness and ability to influence and demonstrate strong team working abilities and commitment.

What we offer

With inclusion at the heart of everything we do, working alongside our four global Employee Resource Groups, we support our people at every step of their career journey, helping them to succeed in their own individual way.

We invest in the wellbeing of our people through parental benefits, an Employee Assistance Program to promote mental health, and life insurance for all employees globally. We have a range of other benefits in line with the local market. Through our global share plans we offer the opportunity to save and share in Reckitt's potential future successes. For eligible roles, we also offer short-term incentives to recognise, appreciate and reward your work for delivering outstanding results. You will be rewarded in line with Reckitt's pay for performance philosophy.

US salary ranges

USD $90,000.00 - $136,000.00

US pay transparency

The base salary range for this role will vary based on experience in job and industry, training and education, skills relevant to the position, and other factors permitted by law. In addition to the base salary, the position is eligible for an annual discretionary bonus, which is subject to change each year.

Reckitt offers eligible employees competitive benefits including medical, prescription, dental, vision, and life and disability insurance; paid time off for vacation, sick and Company recognized holidays; a 401(k) plan; 16-week paid parental leave or 26 weeks for the birthing parent; adoption and fertility support; tuition reimbursement; discounts; and much more. Our compensation and benefits packages aim to give our talent the reward, protection, and peace of mind they deserve.

If reasonable accommodation is needed to complete your application, please contact [email protected]. Reckitt is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals.

Equality

We recognise that in real life, great people don't always 'tick all the boxes'. That's why we hire for potential as well as experience. Even if you don't meet every point on the job description, if this role and our company feels like a good fit for you, we still want to hear from you.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, disability or medical condition; colour, ethnicity, race, citizenship, and national origin; religion, faith; pregnancy, family status and caring responsibilities; sexual orientation; sex, gender identity, gender expression, and transgender identity; protected veteran status; size or any other basis protected by appropriate law.

**Nearest Major Market:** Salt Lake City

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