Location: Summerville,SC, USA
ANALYTICAL LAB SUPERVISOR- 2nd shift (3:00 pm- 11:30 pm)
At Thorne we make products that matter - ones that make people's lives better. Each day begins with a mission to help others discover and achieve their best health. We count on our team members to challenge and push the boundaries to make that happen. You'll be joining a team of more than 700 passionate individuals committed to our cause of providing superior health solutions.
POSITION SUMMARY: : Oversees the daily operations of the Analytical Laboratory. Performs specific duties and responsibilities based on Laboratory Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), the Hazardous Material Safety Plan, Good Laboratory Practices (GLP), and current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMPs), to ensure the consistency and quality of Thorne products as well as efficient operation of the Analytical Laboratory
FLSA STATUS: Exempt
RESPONSIBILITIES - Satisfactorily performing and/or achieving the following Responsibilities are essential duties of the job
* Provides direction for Analytical Laboratory personnel training. Ensures training is reasonably continuous, timely and conducted before employees begin new tasks and personnel are trained in applicable procedures.
* Performs investigations for analyses with out of specification (OOS) results as needed. Works with others in the QC Laboratory and outside of the department for solutions to prevent further OOSs from occurring.
* Reviews QC documentation, including disposition of investigation reports, validation and stability protocols, specifications (raw material and finished product), and SOPs.
* Reviews test results and works with the QC Data Group to resolve testing problems and ensures that all laboratory data is documented in compliance with regulatory and industry standards.
* In conjunction with the Quality Control Laboratory Manager, ensures the Analytical Laboratory is compliant with applicable federal, state, and local regulations.
* Ensures the Analytical Laboratory is kept clean, organized, and is maintained in a state of audit readiness.
* Ensures that all aspects of the Analytical Laboratory are effectively managed. This includes laboratory testing workloads, stability testing, retained samples, documentation, and communication with other departments.
* Learns and oversees maintenance of instruments and applicable software.
What You Need:
* B.S. Degree in chemistry or science-related field with a minimum of 12 hours credit in college chemistry is required.
* Direct experience with two or more of the following analytical methodologies is required. high performance liquid chromatography (HPLC), gas chromatography (GC), inductively coupled plasma (ICP) spectroscopy, and/or near infrared (NIR) spectroscopy.
* Prior supervisory experience in an analytical laboratory environment preferred.
Physical Demands:
* This position is periodically exposed to dangerous acids, solvents, fumes, or airborne particles where personal protective equipment (PPE) is required. Must be able to work while wearing laboratory PPE (lab coat, safety glasses, and nitrile gloves).
* Must be able to work in a stationary position as well as move about unassisted.
* Must be able to safely and carefully operate laboratory equipment and instrumentation.
* Must be able to stoop, kneel, crouch, or use a stepladder as circumstances arise during a shift.
* Must be able to hear and converse with managers, other supervisors, and other employees.
* Must be able to see and read small print.
* Must be able to work in a low to moderate noise level environment.
* Must be able to occasionally lift and/or move items weighing up to 30 pounds, e.g., from the floor to a table and/or from a table to the floor.
What We Offer:
At Thorne, we offer employees the chance to work with great people on exciting projects, with opportunity for growth. We also provide a full range of benefits for you and your eligible family members, such as:
* Competitive compensation
* 100% company-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage
* Company-paid short- and long-term disability insurance
* Company- paid life insurance
* 401k plan with employer matching contributions up to 4%
* Gym membership reimbursement
* Monthly allowance of Thorne supplements
* Paid time off, volunteer time off and holiday leave
* Training, professional development, and career growth opportunities
* A safe and clean work environment
A little bit more about us:
We are committed to providing personalized health solutions, cutting-edge home health test technology, and superior supplements. To do that, Thorne owns every step of its business, from R&D to product delivery and customer service. Currently, we are:
* The only company with exclusive partnerships with the Mayo Clinic and U.S. Olympic teams.
* The #1 prescribed practitioner brand to 30 to 40-year-olds.
* The #2 most dispensed supplement brand.
* The fastest growing supplement company with sales on Amazon; the #1 practitioner brand; with an average ranking of 4.42 of 5 stars.
If you want to make a difference in the lives of others consider becoming part of the Thorne team.
Must be able to safely work with ingredients and products that are derived from possibly allergenic sources including, but not limited to, nuts, soy, dairy, fish, and shellfish.
THORNE IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Thorne values diversity and we are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, past or present military service, marital status, gender identification or expression, medical condition (including genetic characteristics) or any other protected characteristic as established by law.