Natural Alternatives International, Inc. · 5 hours ago
Quality Control Supervisor
Carlsbad, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
6+ years expNatural Alternatives International, Inc. has been a leader in nutritional health since 1980, focusing on whole food-based supplements. They are seeking a Quality Control Supervisor responsible for overseeing QC chemistry staff, ensuring compliance with cGLP/cGMP regulations, and managing laboratory operations to support production and R&D needs.
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Responsibilities
Ensures all QC staff receive training in cGMPS, SOP’s, and company policies and as per associated JD curriculum
Writes, revises, and reviews QC SOPs
Develops and implements corrective actions to support continuous improvement activities in the company
Manages OOS notifications and investigations from contract laboratories
Oversee the day-to-day chemistry laboratory operations to ensure that production and R&D needs are met
Plan the daily and weekly work assignments of the chemistry analysts
Collaborate with the lab administrative team and the director to assign and revise testing priorities
Provides technical guidance to staff in the performance of all approved laboratory procedures
Review analyst work and notebook, prepare final reports. Ensure that proper record is kept both in printed and electronic forms. Ensure that accurate results are reported in a timely and appropriate manner
Evaluate and improve lab procedures
Performs out-of-specification (OOS) and out of trend (OOT) investigations
Communicate with other NAI departments about samples and projects status
Manage the qualification, validation and maintenance program for chemistry lab equipment
Assists with laboratory equipment maintenance and calibration programs, including troubleshooting efforts
Provide technical leadership for instruments such as HPLC, HPTLC, UPLC/MS, etc
Oversee the chemistry inventory to support effective lab operations
Communicate with contractors regarding lab equipment and with vendors regarding specialty consumables
Supervise the QC chemistry staff to include hiring, training, scheduling, evaluating competency, mentoring, disciplining
Manage the training program for chemistry analysts regarding laboratory procedures, analytical instruments and testing methodologies
Ensure that adequate and up-to-date training records are kept for lab staff
Oversee a proficiency testing program to monitor the efficacy of the training program
Review staff performance, address deficiencies and perform annual review assessments
Maintain a safe, organized and clean work environment in the chemistry lab
Assist in the management of NAI Chemical Control Program
Oversee the lab Chemical Hygiene Plan
Manage the lab hazardous material disposal program and oversee the proper disposal of all NAI wastes
Maintain an up-to-date inventory of hazardous materials with regulatory agencies
May act as a QC representative to the Safety committee
Maintain cGLP and cGMP standards and ensure that all NAI procedures and policies are followed within the chemistry Lab
Review and revise Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) and other QC documents
Participate actively in audits (internal and external) and in remedial actions for any non-compliance observations made in the chemistry lab
Perform special projects as assigned by the QC Director
Perform duties of the QC Director in the absence of the Director
Qualification
Required
Education: BA/BS, MS or Ph.D. degree in chemistry, biochemistry, or related field
Minimum 6 years (BA/BS) or 4 years (MS) or 2 years (Ph.D.) of analytical chemistry in a cGLP/cGMP lab is a must. Preferably in the dietary supplement, food or pharmaceutical industry
Minimum 2 years supervisory/leadership experience
Requires strong analytical and technical troubleshooting skills, especially with chromatography instrumentation such as HPLC. Ability to investigate and resolve chromatographic, physical and wet chemical issues
Decisive, analytical, self-starter, excellent problem solving skills
Excellent oral and written communication skills. Ability to communicate effectively with staff, other NAI departments, contract labs, clients, vendors, service technicians, etc. Ability to write quality reports, SOPs and other work related documents
Ability to multi task and perform under stressful conditions
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; stoop and kneel; talk and hear. The employee is frequently required to sit and stand
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust and focus
Lifting requirement: Up to the maximum safety-recommended 50 pounds
Preferred
Experience with Empower and Mass Lynx software
Benefits
Medical plan options – Two HMO and one PPO
Dental, vision, life insurance and other voluntary benefit options.
3 weeks’ vacation and 11 paid holidays
401K including company matching and profit sharing
$1,000 Employee Referral Bonus
Quarterly employee lunches, Employee of Month and other recognition programs
Opportunities for advancement
Comprehensive training
Tuition Reimbursement and more!
Company
Natural Alternatives International, Inc.
Natural Alternatives International, Inc. (NAI) is a leading formulator and manufacturer of customized nutritional supplements.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
unknown1987-12-24IPO
Leadership Team
Shane Conti
Vice President of Global Sales
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