Laboratory Operations - Foster City, United States - Tekwissen

Description

Overview:
TekWissen Group is a workforce management provider throughout the USA and many other countries in the world. The below job opportunity is with one of our Biotech clients who researches develop and commercializes drugs.

The company focuses primarily on antiviral drugs used in the treatment of HIV, hepatitis B, hepatitis C, and influenza, including Harvoni and Sovaldi.

Position:
Laboratory Operations (LabOps) Project Manager

Location:
Foster City CA 94404

Duration: 6 months


Job Type:
Contract


Work Type:
Hybrid


Job Description:
The LabOps Project Manager will oversee projects pertaining to the purchase, installation, and
qualification of new analytical instrumentation, equipment, and software.

This individual will work with project teams consisting of cross-functional team members from metrology, validation, analytical operations, quality assurance, and facilities operations to ensure efficient completion of these laboratory-based projects.

Additional projects may also include process-improvements related to lab
functions.

This position can be considered for a hybrid-role, where the individual may work-from-home (WFH) 0-3days/week.

This requires the project manager to work on-site 2-5 days/week.

Specific schedules and WFH durations will be determined on an individual basis and may change over the duration of employment based on business needs.

Job Responsibilities

Manage laboratory operations projects, including new instruments and equipment, new
software, and process improvements

Work closely with Analytical Operations personnel to determine laboratory needs and user
requirements

Collaborate with Analytical Operations and Procurement in obtaining and reviewing quotes,
facilitating POs, and following-up on shipping & delivery status

Assist in the demonstration of new laboratory systems

Work with Facilities Operations in site planning and preparation for instrument installations

Collaborate with validation team members during qualification activities

Review documents pertaining to system implementations, including installation requirements,

protocols, procedures, work instructions, and guidelines

Communicate project requirements, goals, and timelines effectively

Assist in key project decision making efforts
Present project summaries and status updates to large groups through PowerPoint and verbal
communication

Organize meetings with vendors and the Vendor Service Team as needed

Apply knowledge of current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMPs) concepts.

Required Years of Experience:

2+ years of Project Management experience, 2+ years of Pharmaceutical Industry experience

Top 3 Required Skill Sets:

Soft Skills:
Communication (written & verbal)

Technical Experience:
Experience using/maintaining analytical lab instruments

Project Management Experience

Top 3 Nice to

Have Skill Sets:
Familiar with Facilities & Utilities work/processes

Familiarity with instrument validation/qualification

GMP experience

Unique Selling Point of this role:

Projects range in duration from 1 month-1 year, allowing for workload diversity.

Great for individuals who like to multi-task and work with different teams and team members.


Required Degree or Certification:
B.S. in a STEM field

Any Disqualifiers?

If the candidate has no experience working with/in laboratories

TekWissen Group is an equal opportunity/affirmative action Employer (m/f/d/v) supporting workforce diversity.
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