Sr. Quality ManagerAbout Us: Valent BioSciences LLC is a worldwide leader in the research, development, manufacturing, and commercialization of biorational products for the agriculture, public health, and forestry markets. We have more than 60 years of experience bringing biorational products to market, and our products are used in sustainable operations in 95 countries around the world. Biorational products maximize plant quality, productivity, and sustainability.As a wholly owned subsidiary of Sumitomo Chemical, Valent BioSciences LLC operates with the Sumitomo Spirit mindset, which means to benefit both self and others, recognizing that private and public interests are one and the same. It's about contributing to society, as well as making a profit.The Valent BioSciences manufacturing site located on an expansive 73-acre site in Osage, IA is a state of the art 130,000 square foot plant and is the largest purpose-built biorational facility in the world. It serves as the manufacturing and quality control center for Valent BioSciences broad portfolio of fermentation products.Description of Job:As the Sr Quality Manager at Valent Biosciences, your primary responsibility will be to oversee and manage the Quality Control (QC), Quality Assurance (QA), Insectary, Good Laboratory Practice (GLP) study program, and ISO program for our Osage plant and Libertyville locations. You will play a crucial role in ensuring the final product release for our formulated, dried, packaged, and stored products at VBC's contract manufacturing partners. This role requires expertise in standard quality lab practices for EPA-regulated biological products and current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP).Key ResponsibilitiesQuality Control/Quality Assurance:
- Set QA and quality planning objectives for the plant site.
- Act as an analytical and quality systems expert/resource/consultant for business operations.
- Design and lead QA Laboratory activities to meet strategic business needs.
- Participate in the Materials Review Board to address issues related to incoming, intermediate, and finished products.
Good Laboratory Practice:
- Provide Test Facility Management for Good Laboratory Practice studies compliant with EPA FIFRA 40 CFR Part 160.
- Maintain accreditation to ISO/IEC 17025 per the scope of accreditation.
- Ensure the Quality Management System (QMS) is implemented, maintained, and improved in line with ISO/IEC 17025 standards.
- Oversee Document/Record Control, Nonconforming Work, Corrective Action/Preventive Action, and Internal Audit programs to maintain compliance.
Preferred Qualifications and Education:
- A Master's or PhD degree or equivalent, with at least 6 years of science-related experience.
- Previous experience in manufacturing within a cGMP environment.
- Strong understanding of cGMP standards and EPA regulations for agricultural products.
- Proven experience managing ISO programs.
- Excellent interpersonal communication, public speaking, and writing skills to build essential relationships for program success.
- Ability to analyze statistics, identify trends, and perform cost/benefit analysis to efficiently allocate limited resources.
What We Offer:You'll enjoy competitive compensation, consisting of base pay plus an incentive program available to all full-time employees, and a comprehensive benefits package including high-quality healthcare options, 401k matching, life and disability insurance, generous time off (with time off to volunteer) and much more! We work together to power our sustainable future. Here's what drives us: Valent BioSciences, LLC has a strong commitment to both sustainability and corporate social responsibility (CSR). In fact, being a responsible corporate citizen has been ingrained in our culture since the company's founding. Today, it remains at the forefront of everything we do.
- Valent BioSciences LLC is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation and/or identity, national origin, citizenship, immigration status, disabilities, or protected veteran status.
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