Biosafety Supervisor

My client is seeking an experienced Biosafety Supervisor for their Biologics Division located in Ballina, Co. Mayo, Ireland. 

Role & Responsibilities

• Oversee the quality of work produced by the Biosafety team and ensure it is conducted in accordance with Standard Operating Procedures and the principles of GMP.
• To implement and supervise safe working methods within the team and to inform and instruct staff of these. 
• Comply with all Health and Safety regulations and procedures.
• Develop, co-ordinate and implement training for staff on technical aspects of new and existing assays.
• Responsible for providing feedback on performance to analysts working on client specific projects.
• Be involved in preparing costings and proposals based on protocols/project plan of proposed work by clients.
• Assist in the transfer of assays from clients to the Biosafety & CBA Department where appropriate.
• Participate in regulatory and client audits and liaising with clients as required.
• Assist in the generation of appropriate SOPs.
• Assist Project Leaders in research technical information for incoming new enquiries.
• Responsible for compiling audit responses in conjunction with the team and the Biosafety & CBA Manager.
• Responsible for supporting staff with deviations and laboratory investigation reports.
• Raw data review. Responsible for ensuring all raw data and test results including protocols, reports etc are retained and archived according to the laboratories SOP’s.
• Responsible for preparing ‘Presentations’ and the delivery of same to the Biosafety & CBA
• Department team and to Clients as required.
• Assist in Test Item Receipt (LIMS), Storage, Disposal and Decontamination.
• Liaise with consultants and external services (e.g. subcontract laboratories) as appropriate.
• Liaise with other departments to ensure that the laboratory areas and all equipment maintained in appropriate working conditions.
• Responsible for purchasing new equipment and spare/replacement parts as required.
• Responsible for maintaining stock of supplies (chemicals, consumables) needed for routine activities within the team.
• Scheduling daily tasks to analyst, ensuring appropriate workload is not exceeded.

Education & Skill Requirements

• BSc. In a relevant science discipline (e.g. Biology, Biochemistry or Biotechnology)
• A minimum of 3 years relevant experience in Scientific Research preferably within a GMP regulated environment (EMEA/FDA) within the Pharmaceutical, Medical Device, CRO Industry.
• Proven track record of supervising/managing staff.
• Experience in cell culture/aseptic technique and virus methods (e.g. Cell passaging, freezing, thawing, viral infections and titrations) essential.
• Ability to problem solve and work on own initiative.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
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For a full Job Spec and to apply for this role please call Katie on +353 1 895 5770 or e-mail kgarry@thornshaw.com

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