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Principal Scientist, Leader of Instrument Operations

Employer: Worldwide Clinical Trials
Location: Austin, United States
Salary: Competitive
Start date: 16 Oct 2019
Closing date: 16 Oct 2019

Discipline: Clinical Research, Clinical Research Scientist
Hours: Full Time
Contract Type: Permanent
Experience Level: Experienced (non-manager)

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SUMMARY: The Principle Scientist and Leader of Instrument Operation manages a team of instrument operators responsible for performing LC-MS-MS analysis with high efficiency and accuracy. Ensures instrument operators are properly trained and qualified to perform in a regulated environment. Provides mentoring and career development as needed. Manages, perhaps through subordinate supervisors, the coordination of the activities of a section or department with responsibility for results, including costs, methods, and staffing. In some instances, this manager may be responsible for a functional area and not have any subordinate employees.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Tasks may include but are not limited to:

Ensure that each employee in his/her group is assigned to duties that fall under direct labor and coordinate their schedules with other related personnel such as Validation Specialists and Bioanalytical Study Managers. Communicate to each employee in his/her group the job responsibilities and expectations for his/her position.
Establish and monitor the work schedules for each employee in his/her group in accordance with company guidelines.
Become familiar with company policies regarding the use of paid and unpaid leave and implement these policies consistently with all individuals in his/her group.
Review and approve timesheets for all employees in his/her group.
Monitor the performance of the employees in his/her group on an ongoing basis and make appropriate communications regarding performance to employee, management and human resources.
Conduct all performance reviews for employees in his/her group to set and progress toward mutually agreed upon career goals.
When applicable, develop a written plan with each employee in his/her group to set mutually agreed upon career goals.
Make recommendations for promotions and salary increases for employees in his/he group.
Counsel employees in his/her group that are not meeting the expectations of their position and provide them with notice of possible termination when necessary. These actions should be clearly documented, dated and signed by the employee and the team leader.
Terminate employees in his/her group when deemed necessary and provide supporting documentation to the Human Resources Department.
Participate appropriately in the interview process as needed.
Oversee workflow and determine the appropriate use of resources to accomplish deadlines.
Contact other departments to clarify priorities, as needed.
Participate in investigations as technical expert and determine assignable causes for method failures.
Troubleshoot procedures and instrumentation problems as they arise.
As needed, serve in unexpected event investigations and review/approve UEI reports.
Evaluate and implement new technology or methodology for use in sample analysis.
Ensure the Bioanalytical Study Manager, Validation Specialist, and/or Team Leader are kept aware of issues involving the injections of their runs.
Follow Worldwide's safety guidelines and perform tasks in a safe manner.
Accomplish all necessary and applicable Worldwide training, including Standard Operating Procedures, Corporate Handbook, and Health and Safety Manual.
Understand and apply GLP guidelines in all aspects of work.
Perform LC-MS-MS analysis following procedures specified by established test methods and SOPs.
Monitor system performance to ensure quality of results.
Process data following Worldwide SOPs and guidelines.
Document promptly and clearly all procedures.
Oversee the maintenance and calibration of instruments and equipment as required.

OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Strong scientific background.
Effective time management and interpersonal skills.
Strong organizational and problem-solving skills and the ability to set priorities.
Ability to read, execute, and understand complicated and detailed instruction and technical literature in order to plan, perform, and direct instrument operator's activities.
Working knowledge of liquid chromatography-mass spectrometry/mass spectrometry.
Must be able to work well with a variety of laboratory personnel.
Must have excellent attention to detail. Must be familiar with all required software.
Must be able to set up and operate instruments, LC pumps, and autosamplers.
Experience in performing analytical tests preferred.
Familiarity with corporate policies, goals, and objectives; normally acquired after three months of on-the-job exposure to Worldwide operations.
Familiarity with various divisions of Worldwide; normally acquired after 1-year on-the-job training.

REQUIREMENTS:

Bachelor's degree, with a science discipline, 12 plus years of related work experience, preferably in a Laboratory, or CRO, five or more years of people management experience preferred, in lieu people management experience the individual must demonstrate a strong ability to lead. Understand policies and procedures, financial and leadership principles, possess excellent time management and project management skills and communicate effectively.

Promotion to the next level is not automatic based on years of experience. Personnel are evaluated on proven competency, level of responsibility, and ability to work independently.

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Brief Company Description;

We’re a global, midsize CRO that pushes boundaries, innovates and invents because the path to a cure for the world’s most persistent diseases is not paved by those who play it safe. It is built by those who take pioneering, creative approaches and implement them with quality and excellence.

We are Worldwide Clinical Trials, and we are a global team of over 3,000 experts, bright thinkers, dreamers and doers and, together, we are changing the way the world experiences CROs – in the best possible way.

Our mission is to work with passion and purpose every day to improve lives and we are looking for others who value this same pursuit.

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Website: https://www.worldwide.com/
Mini-site: Worldwide Clinical Trials
Telephone: +44 115 956 7711
Location: 1st Floor Waterfront House
Beeston Business Park
Beeston
Nottingham
Nottinghamshire
NG9 1LA
United Kingdom

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