Formulations Team Lead

At the heart of QIAGEN’s business is a vision to make improvements in life possible.

We are on an exciting mission to make a real difference in science and healthcare. We are still the entrepreneurial company we started out as and have today achieved a size where we can bring our full power to many initiatives and to our presence across the globe.
Our most valuable asset are our employees – more than 6000 in over 35 locations around the world. Our ambition is to ensure we have outstanding and passionate people working in the best teams and we are constantly looking for new talent to join us.
There are few players who have shaped the world of modern science and healthcare as much as QIAGEN, and we have only just started.
If you are looking to advance your career, are seeking new challenges and opportunities, enjoy working in dynamic and international, diverse teams and want to make a real impact on people’s lives, then QIAGEN is where you need to be.

Join us. At QIAGEN, you make a difference every day.

Position Description

The Formulations Team Lead daily operations on the production floor in the Finished Goods Formulation areas. This position supports and nurtures a quality manufacturing team with a focus on formulation of buffers, diluents, and PCR master mixes. The Team Lead is charged with maintaining team growth to obtain consistent processes, repeatable on time delivery and continual improvements within the quality system.

Responsibilities

Job performance will involve a variety of activities including but not limited to:

• Contribute to and support department/corporate goals
• Empower team to speak up, offer suggestions, provide solutions for applicable processes within an ISO 13485 manufacturing environment.
• Manage daily production schedule and resources in collaboration with Production Planners, other Finished Goods Supervisors and Buffer Prep department.
• Ensure appropriate resource and staffing levels are maintained.
• Foster individual growth among direct reports through individual goal setting and performance reviews.
• Ensure the team is up to date on all quality documentation training as issued through Master Control.
• Collaborate on quality documentation development/improvements within and across departments.
• Manage team related deviations and nonconformities by initiating documentation and working with Quality Assurance to identify process gaps/risks that contributed to incident. Initiate process improvements to mitigate likelihood of a reoccurrence.
• Ensure on -going team compliance to applicable ISO Quality and EHS regulations and standards.
• Maintain/improve system to keep materials related to Formulation orders organized and stocked, and ensure inventory is accurate within SAP.
• Process Formulation scarp. Evaluate scrap costs and root cause. Develop solutions to minimize scarp.
• Submit purchase requests for supplies as needed for Formulations area.
• Maintain, improve, and ensure team training/compliance to applicable processes as detailed in work instructions, including but not limited to:Chemical material handling
• Care and use of formulation equipment (i.e., balances, overhead mixes, stir plates, etc.)
• Measurement of materials by mass and volume
• Annealing oligos
• Thawing and handling of enzymes, oligos, and light sensitive products
• Line clearance and PPE usage
• Ensure team has access to required SAP transactions and are trained accordingly for issuing materials, confirmations, and good receipts.
• Verification of Production Order for the following:
• Production Related Documentation GDP compliance
• Accurate material information, order details, and calculations
• Accuracy of SAP Transactions Materials issued match lots and quantities from production record
• Confirmation details
• Goods receipt quantity

Position Requirements

• Bachelor’s of Science degree and 4 or more years related industry experience or the equivalent combination of education and experience
• A minimum of 2 years previous supervisory or team lead experience required
• Understanding of ISO Quality and Lean Manufacturing concepts

Personal Requirements

• Attention to detail
• Strong communication skills
• Leadership skills

QIAGEN requires proof of full COVID-19 vaccination as a condition of employment for new hires in all U.S. states other than Montana effective as of September 1, 2021. New hires and candidates will be required to present proof of full COVID-19 vaccination within three business days of start date or upon entry into the office (i.e., for interviews), whichever comes first. QIAGEN complies with applicable laws regarding the confidentiality of employee health information and the reasonable accommodation of individuals with disabilities and/or sincerely held religious beliefs. Candidates who require accommodation should contact Benefits@QIAGEN.com. This policy is part of QIAGEN’s ongoing efforts to support public health efforts and to ensure the safety and-well-being of its employees, customers, business partners, and community.

What we offer

At the heart of QIAGEN are our people who drive our success. We act with passion, always challenging the status quo to drive innovation and continuous improvement. We inspire with our leadership and make an impact with our actions. We create a collaborative, safe and engaging workplace which forms the basis for high performing individuals and teams. We drive accountability and entrepreneurial decision-making and want you to excel your growth and shape the future of QIAGEN.

QIAGEN is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), sex stereotyping (including but not limited to assumptions about a person’s appearance or behavior, gender roles, gender expression, or gender identity), gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, mental or physical disability, ancestry, medical condition, marital status, military or veteran status, citizenship status, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable law.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Referral program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus opportunities

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Beverly, MA: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

• Laboratory experience: 3 years (Required)
• pcr: 3 years (Required)
• Leadership: 2 years (Preferred)

Work Location: In person