Technical Director
Company: Vangst
Location: Berkeley
Posted on: May 16, 2022
Job Description:
Full Job DescriptionThe Technical Director is the laboratory's
lead analytical and technical resource, responsible for improving
procedures and implementing new technologies to meet quality
standards and client requirements, reducing costs, and maximizing
operating efficiencies by effectively managing and developing
available technology solutions. They will also improve efficiencies
by minimizing downtime and maximizing instrument throughput and
assisting the Group Leaders in training staff to operate new and
existing analytical equipment.To perform this job successfully,
individuals must be able to perform each duty and responsibility
satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of
the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable
accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities
to perform their duties and responsibilities.
Job Responsibilities - This role will be responsible for a full
range of activities including:
- Method Development - understands methodology and
instrumentation, including a software and hardware perspective, to
make changes and improvements as needed. Demonstrate knowledge of
different analytical columns, detectors, sample preparation,
clean-up techniques, etc.
- Troubleshooting - Strong ability to diagnose the source of
error at the bench; understanding how to optimize method parameters
such as flow rates, gradients, solvent efficiency, chromatographic
resolution, etc
- Method Validation - write validation plans, interpret and
evaluate data, and write validation reports in a timely manner to
meet deadlines collaborating with QA and Lab Management.
- Staff Development - provide technical and analytical training
to analysts and technicians;
- Quality Assurance - Supervise and manage adherence to QA/QC,
collaborate with lab management to develop and implement quality
systems
- Hands-on expertise and thorough knowledge (beyond general
preventative maintenance) of all instruments used in the
laboratory.
- When necessary, prepare and analyze client samples, and review
data, to meet production deadlines.
- Assign and clearly communicate technical priorities; coordinate
employee schedules with lab management to balance production needs
and development needs
- Allocate lab resources to meet client schedules & requirements;
Provide expertise to lab management when recommending new equipment
to purchase
- Act as manager when lab manager or lab director is out
- Projecting staffing needs: hiring and firing staff; Assist with
employee performance reviews
- Act as the main point of contact, along with QA, during lab
audits
- Other duties, as assigned by Laboratory Director
Minimum QualificationsTo perform this job successfully, individuals
must be able to perform each duty and responsibility
satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of
the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable
accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities
to perform their duties and responsibilities.
- BA/BS in Chemistry or related Science required.
- Minimum of 4 years of experience in a laboratory testing
environment
- In-depth understanding of at least two of the following:
LC-MS/MS, GC-MS, ICP-MS, LC-DAD, GC-FID
- The Technical Director must meet the requirements of the
accrediting body(ies) of the laboratory
- Strong scientific writing and presentation skills
- Analytical thinking to solve technical problems
- Contract Research Organization (CRO) experience or background a
plus
- Scientific expertise or background in cannabis containing
products is a plus
- A Master's or Ph.D. degree is a plus.
Preferred Skills
- Superior time management skills
- Respectful and effective communication skills - ensure positive
interactions with the team to build professional
relationships;
- Effective training - teach complex topics to team members of
varying scientific backgrounds and ensure their proficiency
- Conflict resolution: Removes/Breakdown organizational
communication or operational barriers
- Assertion Skills: Sets expectations, provides regular feedback,
and creates a positive work environment.
- Management behavior shows serious thought and reliable actions;
leads with integrity and honesty
- Team player - Cooperative and collaborative, focused on the
outcome of the group as a whole;
- Takes responsibility, diagnoses problems assesses corrective
action and does not shift blame
- Flexible - able to shift priorities on short notice
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature of
work being performed by people assigned to this classification.
They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all
responsibilities, duties, and skills required of employees so
classified.
Keywords: Vangst, Berkeley , Technical Director, IT / Software / Systems , Berkeley, California
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