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Sr. R&D Program Manager Pure Science. It is the heart of our organization and the DNA of the people who make a career at Invitrogen. Each day, we put the vast potential of biology into action, devising technologies and providing services critical to life science research as well as drug discovery, development and production. Our labs and offices are infused with entrepreneurial energy and intellectual curiosity that foster questions and answers that produce real-world results in laboratories across the globe. In fact, many of the greatest medical discoveries of the last two decades were made using Invitrogen products, including the discovery of the AIDS virus, advancements in cancer treatment, and the development of tools to assist in stem cell research. If you too have a passion for science and the business of biotech, please consider this opportunity: Position Objective To manage new product launches, product upgrades, and end-of-life products by creating detailed plans and coordinating and collaborating across diverse functions internally as well as externally with suppliers and customers. The position is also responsible for providing mentoring, expertise, and training for other employees doing smaller program or project management work in various functions in the business. Assigned area of responsibility is of considerable size and scope, including working with team, suppliers, and customers in the US, Europe, and Asia. This position is part of the Transplant Diagnostics and Point of Care R&D Leadership Team and reports directly to the Director of R&D. Essential Functions Provide mentorship, training, and acts as a role model for how to run large Programs and Projects across the Applied Markets business. Recognized as the program management expert by others who are running smaller programs or projects across the business. Takes ownership of running and creates detailed plans for the largest and most business critical new product introductions from inception to launch, and also existing product upgrades. Provides leadership and facilitation of large diverse teams in a cross-functional and matrixed environment. Coordinates activities across R&D, engineering, manufacturing, regulatory, quality, marketing, bioinformatics, software, hardware, suppliers, and sales to ensure a successful program / product launch. Able to interface effectively with customers, including trade shows, and develop & give effective presentations to senior leaders on product development and launch planning and status reviews. Chairing and reporting out during update meetings to executive management. Drive scoping, specification coordination, tolerancing, and customer needs translation and integration across multiple functions in a motivated team environment. Foster an open, collaborative, creative, work environment where people can have meaningful scientific contributions while growing on the job. Expand and maintain major collaborative relationships with suppliers, internal functions, and customers as needed to achieve successful product launches. May be required to perform other related duties as required and/or assigned. Nature and Scope This position interacts with varying levels of internal and external personnel requiring the ability to clearly communicate verbally and in writing Invitrogen’s product development, positioning, operating plans and strategies. Position communicates Invitrogen’s mission as well as interprets policies/programs. Effectiveness in this role requires an in-depth knowledge of those operating plans and strategies as well as industry practices for developing, promoting and selling similar products. Position provides leadership in corporate operating mechanisms: semi-annual strategic review (3 year business plan), semi-annual talent and organizational reviews; and other regular organization operating mechanisms. Requires enthusiastic, creativity, risk-taker with the ability to comprehend and contribute to the entire IVGN portfolio. High level of visible activity in fostering the rapid acceptance, open dialogue and exchange of new products and technologies in the clinical diagnostics area. Motivation and ability to become an integral partner with the business segment, commercial and manufacturing operations as well as the research and development aspects of the company. Erroneous decisions will result in critical delay(s) in schedules and/or unit operations and may jeopardize overall business activities. Will provide direction and coaching to next level supervisors. Education BS in Engineering or related science field.; Black Belt or Green Belt preferred. Experience At least 5 years in roles requiring planning, coordinating, and executing large complex programs/projects. Prior work in FDA regulated markets preferred. Must have experience leading products to commercialization. Excellent communication skills as well as analytical, project management, and planning skills necessary. Business development skills and cross-functional team leadership experience strongly preferred. Proven ability to effectively work with diverse functions and technologies and develop strong working relationships. Key knowledge includes
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Contacts Has contact with all levels of company employees and external customers. Working Conditions Works in an office environment. May, on a continuous basis, sit at desk for a long period of time; intermittently answer telephone and write or use a keyboard to communicate through written means. Some walking and lifting up to 20 lbs. may be required. The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate. Must be flexible to work varying schedules and hours as needed. Frequent travel, including international, may be required. The physical demands described above are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. This position is eligible for relocation benefits. We are proud to be an Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity Employer committed to hiring a diverse and inclusive workforce.. Apply Online here We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to hiring a diverse work team. CIL Manager The Seattle Cancer Care Alliance (SCCA) located in Seattle, Washington is a dynamic collaboration among three organizations known nationally and internationally for their patient care and research: Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center (FHCRC), University of Washington (UW) and Children’s Hospital and Regional Medical Center (CHRMC). The Seattle hematopoietic stem cell transplant program began with the pioneering work of Nobel Laureate Dr. E. D. Thomas. This program today continues to provide high quality patient care with superior medical outcomes through dedicated multi-specialty clinical care and cutting edge clinical research collaborations among the physicians and medical scientists of the SCCA, FHCRC, UWMC and CHRMC. The mission of the Clinical Immunogenetics Laboratory (CIL) is to provide world-class clinical immunogenetics testing using state of the art technology to assure the highest quality services. Responsibilities The CIL Manager is responsible for the overall management of the SCCA Clinical Immunogenetics Laboratory, with focus on personnel leadership, budget and revenue cycle planning and management, and collaboration between all sections of the laboratory. This position works under the direction of the CIL Director, and in close collaboration with the Associate Director of Clinical Laboratories. The CIL Manager provides leadership to the CIL Operations Supervisor and Quality and Technical Specialists, and is part of the SCCA Clinical Laboratory Management team. The manager’s duties include, but are not limited to:
Qualifications
The ideal candidate will have strong leadership, communication and personnel management skills, with the ability to motivate and mentor staff. This position requires the ability to collaborate and communicate effectively with laboratory staff, health care professionals, researchers and across departments in a clinical research setting. This is a full time position. Salary DOE+ excellent benefits To apply: To apply for this position, please visit our website jobs page: http://www.fhcrc.org/about/jobs/. You will be asked to paste in a non-formatted version of your cover letter and resume. If you have not previously registered with us you will be prompted to do so; otherwise, please follow the online directions to complete your application. The Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center and The Seattle Cancer Care Alliance are equal opportunity employers, committed to workforce diversity.
Sr. Manager, Manufacturing Pure Science. It is the heart of our organization and the DNA of the people who make a career at Invitrogen. Each day, we put the vast potential of biology into action, devising technologies and providing services critical to life science research as well as drug discovery, development and production. Our labs and offices are infused with entrepreneurial energy and intellectual curiosity that foster questions and answers that produce real-world results in laboratories across the globe. In fact, many of the greatest medical discoveries of the last two decades were made using Invitrogen products, including the discovery of the AIDS virus, advancements in cancer treatment, and the development of tools to assist in stem cell research. If you too have a passion for science and the business of biotech, please consider this opportunity: Sr. Manager, Manufacturing Position Objective As the primary Operations interface to Product Management and R&D, this person will be the Operations partner to the business on key activities, including new product introductions, custom services, demand planning, raw materials sourcing, manufacturing footprint, cost management, and quality assurance. Essential Functions Participates in New Product initiatives as a member of project teams, enabling the introduction of new products through creative problem-solving and design for production. Contributes to new product introduction documentation, ensuring that operations concerns are addressed. Shares responsibility for achieving new product revenue targets. Manages custom product manufacturing services business, interacting across business units and functions to ensure that offerings are well-defined and supported to meet strategic objectives. Participates as Operations Partner to the business through strategic planning processes and strategic initiatives such as acquisition and licensing opportunities. Routinely reviews and analyzes COGS and margin data for products in area of responsibility. Recommends appropriate course of action (e.g., discontinuation, outsource, process improvement) to maximize profitability and supply. Manages product line-related projects designed to improve profitability, service levels, and supply. Monitors product supply / backorder situation for area of responsibility and ensures key SBU stakeholders are well communicated with regarding issues, actions, and timelines to achieve or maintain adequate supply levels. Serves as primary escalation point for product demand and supply issues and concerns. Develops and monitors key metrics for products in area of responsibility (including but not limited to inventory levels / days of supply, scrap, DNSA, customer complaints, backorder levels, forecast accuracy) and routinely reviews with Manufacturing and SBU management to determine proper course of action to achieve targets. Conducts financial analysis to forecast and assess project impact. Works with manufacturing teams to decide business and production priorities for Manufacturing and for external suppliers. Interfaces with multiple Manufacturing teams to provide consultancy and routine communication on Business Unit issues. Promotes a working environment that encourages employee involvement to achieve operational excellence. May be required to perform other related duties as required and/or assigned. Nature and Scope Works on complex problems in which analysis of situations or data requires an in-depth evaluation of various factors. Exercises judgment within broadly defined practices and policies in selecting methods, techniques and evaluation criteria for obtaining results. Ensures schedules and performance requirements are met. Erroneous decisions will result in critical delay(s) in schedules and/or unit operations and may jeopardize overall business activities. Regularly interacts with senior management or executive-levels on matters concerning several functional areas, divisions, and/or customers. Requires the ability to change the thinking of or gain acceptance of others in sensitive situations. Education Bachelor's degree in a scientific or relevant engineering discipline. MBA is preferred. Experience
Contacts Has contact with all levels of company employees as well as occasional interaction with customers and suppliers. Working Conditions Works in office and laboratory environments. Must be able to work flexible hours to accomplish assigned tasks. May be required to lift up to 40 lbs. May be required to stand for long periods of time while performing duties. Must be able to work safely with chemicals and hazardous materials. Some traveling required. Please Apply Online here We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to hiring a diverse work team. HLA Laboratory Supervisor Gift of Life Donor Program, the non-profit agency serving eastern Pennsylvania, southern New Jersey and Delaware, is responsible for recovering and distributing organ, tissues, bone and cornea used in life-saving and life-enhancing transplants. The GLDP HLA Laboratory provides histocompatibility and serology testing for the GLDP organ tissue, bone and corneal transplant programs. The HLA Laboratory Supervisor is responsible for management of staff and operational oversight of both the clinical transplant and GLDP contract testing areas of the laboratory. The Supervisor will interact with members of the GLDP recovery team and staff employed at the 151 hospitals and 14 transplant centers in our service area. The HLA Supervisor is responsible for planning, organizing and managing the administrative and technical functions of the Laboratory including developing and implementing procedures, methods, and instruments, to maintain and/or improve the quality of work performed in the laboratory; scheduling staff and documenting time and attendance; orienting, training and supervising laboratory staff and conducting performance evaluations; ordering and maintaining an inventory of supplies, maintaining equipment and facilities; monitoring compliance with applicable regulations and standards of federal, state, and voluntary organizations as well as GLDP programs and policies; assisting with budget preparation and oversight, selection of staff, equipment and reagents; assisting with implementation of the safety and quality programs; establishing record keeping database systems and maintaining manuals, records and files; coordinating routine technical activities of the laboratory; reviewing and approving all testing and computer entries; maintaining clear communications and collaborating with the Director, transplant center staff and other clinical & administrative staff. Bachelor's degree in clinical laboratory science, molecular biology, or related field of laboratory science, plus seven years human immunogenetics, human histocompatibility and/or human transplantation immunology laboratory work experience required, including a minimum of five at a supervisory level. Master's degree preferred. We offer an outstanding compensation and benefits package, including medical, prescription drug and dental insurances, as well as tuition assistance and an employer matched 403(b) savings plan. Philadelphia is conveniently located with highway and railway access to Atlantic City and a variety of shore points, the Pocono's, New York City, and Washington D.C. To investigate joining the nations leading procurement organization, please submit resume and salary history to: Human Resources, 401 North 3rd Street, Philadelphia, PA, 19123 Fax: 215-963-0702 Email: GLDPJobs@donors1.org We are an equal opportunity employer and support diversity in our workplace. Sr. Manager, Materials (REQ 2316) Pure Science. It is the heart of our organization and the DNA of the people who make a career at Invitrogen. Each day, we put the vast potential of biology into action, devising technologies and providing services critical to life science research as well as drug discovery, development and production. Our labs and offices are infused with entrepreneurial energy and intellectual curiosity that foster questions and answers that produce real-world results in laboratories across the globe. In fact, many of the greatest medical discoveries of the last two decades were made using Invitrogen products, including the discovery of the AIDS virus, advancements in cancer treatment, and the development of tools to assist in stem cell research. If you too have a passion for science and the business of biotech, please consider this opportunity: Sr. Manager, Materials Manage and lead the Materials function including planning, scheduling and monitoring of materials through the production cycle for the multiple sites within the Applied Markets business unit. Provides management direction to members of the Materials group; represents the business on Materials topics with corporate; manages key suppliers. Develops, implements and continuously improves departmental procedures and systems to ensure adequate supply of quality materials and to reduce operating costs. Essential Functions Create operating mechanisms to communicate and monitor orders, sales, and forecast performance for Applied Markets business Working with the Materials team, develop, maintain and improve standard operating procedures for the planning, purchasing, receiving and distribution activities across the sites. Provide project leadership in the development and implementation of purchasing and planning programs and policy development and revision, including, but not limited to: inventory cost and reduction plans; Capital Equipment requests; manage key suppliers; quotation / negotiation parameters; and a system for tracking and reviewing all vendor contracts. Develop and implement procurement and production plans based on forecasted demand, inventory levels, safety stock policies and targeted service levels. Help to establish, utilize and maintain the capabilities of Invitrogen’s ERP system for the business. Serve as an in-house resource/expert on applying the system. Work with Materials Team and corporate groups to plan, schedule and monitor domestic and international shipments, including tracking shipments through customs. Resolve problems with inventory levels, production schedules or material shortages and implements procedures to avoid future problems. Work with the site, business and Invitrogen’s procurement groups to develop and monitor supplier relationships. Evaluate vendor reliability and cost; develop new vendor relationships where necessary to ensure a quality supply chain at the best value, including second and third sourcing options. Develop and manage departmental budget; monitor budget variances and make recommendations for changes. May be required to perform other related duties as required and/or assigned. Education: Bachelor’s degree in business or similar discipline, or the equivalent knowledge and experience required. MBA and APICS Certificate or similar professional certification preferred. Experience: Requires a minimum of 7 years of related experience in materials management and/or Operations. Additional requirements include excellent computer skills, ERP and MRP experience, project management and expertise in the use of SPC, analysis, testing, and measurement system analysis and quality improvement tools. Demonstrated proficiency in using financial and quantitative data. Proven experience and ability to function in a global and matrix organization. Must have excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate processes clearly. Previous experience leading a team, setting goals and managing performance is required. This position requires the ability to motivate others and set operational objectives daily. Contacts: Has contact with all levels of company employees as well as frequent interaction with vendors. Negotiates and exchanges information with all levels of management. Working Conditions: Works in an office environment. Some lifting (<25 pounds) required as part of the Receiving and Distribution responsibilities. Traveling may be required. We are proud to be an Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity Employer committed to hiring a diverse and inclusive workforce. Sr. Production Planner (Req. 2154) Pure Science. It is the heart of our organization and the DNA of the people who make a career at Invitrogen. Each day, we put the vast potential of biology into action, devising technologies and providing services critical to life science research as well as drug discovery, development and production. Our labs and offices are infused with entrepreneurial energy and intellectual curiosity that foster questions and answers that produce real-world results in laboratories across the globe. In fact, many of the greatest medical discoveries of the last two decades were made using Invitrogen products, including the discovery of the AIDS virus, advancements in cancer treatment, and the development of tools to assist in stem cell research. If you too have a passion for science and the business of biotech, please consider this opportunity for a Position Objective: To plan, schedule and coordinate the scheduling process for the manufacture of industrial or commercial products through the production cycle. Essential Functions: Plan and schedule workflow for each department and operation according to previously established manufacturing sequences and lead times. Keep all relevant personnel apprised of the status of assigned projects. Actively work with Manufacturing, Customer Service, Marketing, Quality Control and other departments to identify problems and develop solutions to minimize or eliminate delays in the production process. Analyze and report on production specifications and plant capacity data to determine manufacturing processes, tools and human resource requirements. Prepare production reports, lists of required tools, materials and equipment, and purchase orders to obtain materials. Create and maintain data for MRP and related data management systems. Inform Manufacturing leadership of delays and shortages that could impact production. May perform other related duties as required and/or assigned. Nature and Scope: Education: Experience: Contacts: Working Conditions: This position is eligible for relocation benefits. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to hiring a diverse work team. HLA Laboratory Supervisor Are you ready for a challenge? The UMMC Immunogenetics Laboratory has an outstanding opportunity available for a qualified individual to serve as General Laboratory Supervisor. Located next to the beautiful Inner Harbor area of Baltimore, Maryland, our laboratory is the provider of histocompatibility testing for the UMMC Kidney, Pancreas, Liver, Heart, Lung and Stem Cell Transplant programs. The Immunogenetics Laboratory is a department within the Laboratories of Pathology at the University of Maryland Medical Center. The Supervisor is responsible for assisting the Laboratory Director in the management of personnel and operational oversight of both the clinical transplant and NMDP contract testing areas of the laboratory. This is a dynamic and highly interactive position with members of the UMMC pathology and transplant departments and outside clients. Duties include, but are not limited to, test data review and report generation, test and equipment troubleshooting, new test development and implementation, technologist training, UNET waitlist management, and participation in pathology departmental meetings, and pre and post transplant clinic meetings. Direct support personnel for these duties include a quality assurance specialist, several technical specialists and technologists, and client services personnel. The laboratory performs state-of-the-art histocompatibility testing for HLA antigen / allele identification, crossmatching, antibody analysis, KIR, and stem cell engraftment. Testing methodologies include PCR-SSOP, PCR-SSP, PCR-SBT, microcytotoxicity, Luminex microbead assays, flow cytometry, and fragment analysis. The laboratory uses the Histotrac data management system. This is a full time day shift position with rotated 24 / 7 administrative on-call (remote) duties. The successful candidate must have a Bachelor’s degree, at least 5 years of recent histocompatibility experience, and good communication and computer skills. Certification at the Specialists level in Histocompatibility (ABHI) is preferred. UMMC, a private non-profit organization, offers this position with a generous sign-on bonus and relocation funds for the right individual. Employment benefits include a highly competitive compensation package, including employee and family tuition assistance. Qualified candidates are encouraged to email resumes to dkukuruga@umm.edu, or efax to 443-836-9165, Attn: Debra KuKuruga, Ph.D, D(ABHI). EOE, M/F/D/V. Supervisor Texas Medical Specialty, Inc. in Dallas is seeking an individual for a supervisory position. The laboratory serves growing solid organ and bone marrow transplant programs (both related and unrelated). Candidates must have minimum of 5 years experience in HLA laboratory and be competent in all serologic (typing, PRA, crossmatch), flow cytometry (crossmatch, PRA, Phenotyping) and molecular (SSP, Sequencing and STR engraftment) testing. In addition, the candidate must have CHS certification. Ability to direct and train the staff, monitor their competency, oversee the day-to-day operation of the laboratory and leadership are important criteria for selection of the candidate. Position is full-time including on-call coverage (24/7). Position requires bench work, administrative, R&D related research and leadership. Interested individuals may send their resume to: Supervisor The transplant immunology laboratory of Northwestern University, Chicago, supports kidney, pancreas, liver, islet, heart, and bone marrow transplant programs affiliated with Northwestern Memorial Hospital. We provide state of the art services including HLA typing using SSP, SSO, and SBT methodologies, antibody identification using cellular and solid phase based techniques as well as cytotoxic and flow cytometric crossmatching. The laboratory is also heavily involved in multiple clinical research studies and offers an environment for personal growth and professional development. The laboratory is located in the heart of down town Chicago, within walking distance of Lake Michigan as well as from the Magnificent Mile and the vibrant shopping / culture core of the city. We are seeking motivated applicants for a supervisory position. Primary responsibilities include supervising the technical operations of the flow cytometry section of the laboratory, training laboratory personnel, monitoring personnel and assay performance, and monitoring appropriate quality control and quality assurance programs. Qualified candidates will possess a bachelor of science degree and have a minimum of three to five years of experience in a histocompatibility lab. Effective communication skills, excellent organizational and computer skills, and leadership qualities are essential. Histocompatibility specialist certification (CHS) is preferred. Interested candidates may send their resume to: Supervisor - HLA Lab, Full-Time The Lehigh Valley Hospital & Health Network has served the communities
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The Lehigh Valley Hospital & Health Network has an opening for a Supervisor of HLA Lab. This position is Full-Time, Days with On-Call. Responsibilities include:
Requirements include: BS in biological science.
To apply, please visit www.lvh.org and click on Careers/Job Search/Manager/Supervisors. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Supervisor Northwestern University, Feinberg School of Medicine, Department of Surgery, Division of Organ Transplantation, Transplant Immunology Laboratory The transplant immunology laboratory of Northwestern University, Chicago, supports kidney, pancreas liver, islet, heart, and bone marrow transplant programs affiliated with Northwestern Memorial Hospital. We provide state of the art services including HLA typing using SSP, SSO, and SBT methodologies, antibody identification using cellular and solid phase based techniques as well as cytotoxic and flow cytometric crossmatching. The laboratory is also heavily involved in multiple clinical research studies and offers an environment for personal growth and professional development. The laboratory is located in the heart of downtown Chicago, within walking distance of Lake Michigan as well as from the Magnificent Mile and the vibrant shopping / culture core of the city. We are seeking motivated applicants for a supervisory position. Primary responsibilities include: (1) supervising the technical operations of the molecular section of the laboratory, training laboratory personnel, monitoring personnel and assay performance, and monitoring appropriate quality control and quality assurance programs; (2) managing the laboratory database, HistoTrac; (3) supervising the development and implementation of new protocols, including laboratory procedures in support of clinical research trials; and (4) interfacing with the laboratory at the Gift of Hope Organ and Tissue Donor Network and UNOS. Qualified candidates will possess a bachelor of science degree and have a minimum of five years of experience in a histocompatibility lab. Effective communication skills, excellent organizational and computer skills, and leadership qualities are essential. Histocompatibility specialist certification (ABHI CHS) is preferred. Interested candidates may send their resume to: |
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