Manager Lab Services - Analytical Services (Chemistry) (Finance)

NAMSA pioneered the industry and was the first independent company in the world to focus solely on medical device materials for safety. NAMSA started testing medical devices before the U.S. Food and Drug Administration started regulating such products in 1976.

We are shaping the industry. NAMSA has been a key contributor to the development of the test methods that govern our industry. We have become the industry's premier provider. We provide support for clients during every step of the product development lifecycle and beyond.

Come and work for an organization with the:

Vision to inspire innovative MedTech solutions that advance global healthcare, improve patient lives and accelerate Client success and the

Mission to deliver best-in-class global MedTech development solutions through our people, expertise and technology by adhering to our core

Values:

• Act with integrity in everything we do.
• Provide best-in-class customer experiences.
• Develop superior talent and deliver expertise.
• Respond with agility and provide timely results.
• Embrace collaboration, diverse perspectives and ideas.

Job Description:

• \tPlans, directs and coordinates the operational activities of a fast-paced, multi-faceted analytical laboratory with method development/validation projects and routine SOP/compendia driven analyses.
• \tHas personnel, quality and performance responsibility for department with annual sales over $3 million.
• \tMaintains qualified staff by recruiting, selecting, training, and mentoring Associates.
• \tConfirms quality systems are applied in the performance and documentation of laboratory studies.
• \tMeets client's expectations for timeliness of laboratory studies as measured by on-time percentage.
• \tAccomplishes financial objectives by forecasting requirements/capacity, provides annual capital estimates and expense budgets, scheduling expenditures, analyzing variances, and initiating corrective actions if necessary.
• \tEstablishes department goals by gathering pertinent business, financial, service, and operations information, identifying and evaluating trends and options, choosing a course of action, defining objectives and evaluating outcomes.
• \tKeeps abreast of new analytical technologies and applies these technologies to the laboratory as necessary.
• \tWorks directly with the Director of Analytical Services to determine long-term goals and projections of Analytical Services.
• \tAssists in ensuring client expectations are met including the schedule, cost and quality of our services.
• \tIdentifies opportunities to bring in new projects/clients, participates in meetings with prospective clients, and provides scope of project and relevant information to support the creation and review of proposals.

Qualifications & Technical Competencies:

• Requires a Bachelor's degree in Chemistry or Chemistry related discipline (Masters or PhD preferred).
• Requires 8-10 years of related work experience including 5 years supervisory experience.
• Fluency in English and local language, if different, required.

• Serves as a technical resource for laboratory personnel to aid in data interpretation and troubleshooting as needed.

Working Conditions:

• Physical activities include walking, sitting and standing for prolonged periods and operating laboratory equipment.
• Extensive use of computer keyboard and mouse.