Chemistry Laboratory Supervisor Job in Rocky Mount 27804, North Carolina Us
Discover a new and exciting kind career with a cutting edge kind of industry leader. Discover Hospira, a specialty pharmaceutical and medication Delivery Company driven to improve the safety and effectiveness of patient care for millions of people. Our story is one of integrity, entrepreneurial spirit, agility, and accountability. It has developed over 70 years defined by rich discoveries, progressive energy, and market-leading positions. Connected by our vision of Advancing Wellness™ through the right people and the right products, each of our more than 14,000 employees worldwide is a vital contributor and inextricably connected to our success. As a world leader in specialty generic injectable pharmaceuticals, Hospira had 2009 sales of $3.9 billion.
The Rocky Mount operations has over 2500 employees and is one of the largest manufacturers of generic specialty injectables, including small and large volume parentals, in the world. Rocky Mount offers a wide range of very rewarding and fulfilling careers. If you're a highly motivated individual with strong career aspirations and you believe your professional goals are in alignment with Hospira; then you're ready to advance wellness at the Rocky Mount operations.
The Chemistry Supervisor is responsible for overseeing the chemistry quality testing function for raw drugs, inprocess products and final products at the Hospira - Rocky Mount facility. A successful candidate must have demonstrated leadership skills as well as a strong background in chemistry at a production facility.
This third shift assignment will include:
- The supervision and training of approximately 20 employees
- Maintaining a challenging testing schedule that meets the needs of the facility
- Interaction and problem solving with lab analysts and production areas
The Chemistry Supervisor position requires a BS degree in Chemistry or a related science with a concentration in chemistry coursework. Preference is for candidates to have a minimum of 3 years experience in a chemistry laboratory with 2 years in a leadership role.