Scientific Sample Management Supervisor

<h2>Job Overview:</h2><p style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><strong>Are you looking for a Supervisory role with variety, progression and have the proven ability to manage a team?</strong></span></p><p style="margin: 0px;"> </p><p style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><strong><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; color: windowtext;">Do you have experience of working in a fast paced industry?</span></span></strong></span></p><p style="margin: 0px;"> </p><p style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><strong><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; color: windowtext;">Do you want to be a part of the world's leading drug development company?</span></span></strong></span></p><p style="margin: 0px;"> </p><p style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">As one of the world’s premier Contract Research Organisations, our mission is to help build a healthier and safer world by providing research services for a multitude of organizations.</span></p><p style="margin: 0px;"> </p><p style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">We strive to make a difference to people’s everyday lives by bringing essential products to the market and as a <strong>Supervisor</strong> in the <strong>Sample</strong> <strong>Management</strong> team at <strong>Labcorp Drug Development</strong> you will play an essential part in making this happen at our site at Harrogate, North Yorkshire.</span></p><p style="margin: 0px;"> </p><p style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; color: #000000;"><strong><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Job responsibilities include:</span></strong></span></span></p><p style="margin: 0px;"> </p><ul><li style="margin-left: 36.0pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">To ensure all materials in BioPharmaceutical CMC Solutions (CMC) are entered, located and tracked by established deadlines and in compliance with SOPs and regulatory agency guidelines; assuring chain of custody for all materials throughout their lifecycle</span></li><li style="margin-left: 36.0pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Perform a variety of material accession activities in compliance with appropriate SOPs (standard operating procedures), GMP / GLP / GCP requirements and regulatory guidelines, in support of operational requirements</span></li><li style="margin-left: 36.0pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">This role involves being laboratory based where required to ensure effective and efficient materials coordination and that proper chain of custody is maintained which includes sites at Harrogate and York</span></li><li style="margin-left: 36.0pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Reviews shipping inventory documents against materials received to ensure accuracy</span></li><li style="margin-left: 36.0pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Documents, communicates, and assists with resolution of discrepancies to appropriate personnel</span></li><li style="margin-left: 36.0pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Handles internal customer inquiries and requests relating to materials management</span></li><li style="margin-left: 36.0pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Accurate interpretation of project and client documentation</span></li><li style="margin-left: 36.0pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Supports investigations, CAPA procedures, quality event management and change control assessments as required</span></li><li style="margin-left: 36.0pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Leads improvement ideas for the group, with senior personnel or management</span></li><li style="margin-left: 36.0pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Trains new employees, working with and directing less experienced staff, and prioritising workloads and/or special projects on a daily basis</span></li><li style="margin-left: 36.0pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Performance management of all reports incorporating, conducting PMD/objective setting and review meetings in a timely manner in accordance with company deadlines</span></li><li style="margin-left: 36.0pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Use of third party feedback to monitor performance and set actions as appropriate</span></li><li style="margin-left: 36.0pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Conducting probationary review meetings for all new starters</span></li></ul><h2>Education/Qualifications:</h2><ul><li><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">The post holder should ideally have a relevant scientific degree and/or an appropriate amount of laboratory experience</span></li></ul><h2>Experience:</h2><p style="margin: 0px;"> </p><ul><li style="margin-left: 35.45pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Ideally some experience in a laboratory analysis or sample logistics job discipline - however this is not essential as full training can be given</span></li><li style="margin-left: 35.45pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Experience and application of sample accession receipt, transfer and shipping processes</span></li><li style="margin-left: 35.45pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Proven experience of people management</span></li><li style="margin-left: 35.45pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Working knowledge of a functioning LIMS</span></li><li style="margin-left: 35.45pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Experience and application of aseptic technique</span></li><li style="margin-left: 35.45pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Good knowledge and understanding of regulations (GMP / GLP / GCP)</span></li></ul>