Manager/TL QC Immunology Lab (Secondment / 12-18 Months)

WHY PATIENTS NEED YOU

This position will oversee the QC immunology lab in Kalamazoo, MI.  The immunology lab performs bioanalytical testing supporting Atgam, Coral Snake Antivenom, Heparin and Thrombin.  As the manager/TL of this lab you will lead the laboratory to meet defined quality standards and QO objectives ensuring that testing and investigations are appropriately prioritized and completed in order to support manufacturing and supply.  You will work closely with the Atgam workstream project lead to provide testing support and alignment.  You and your team will work to improve existing method robustness and accuracy. 

HOW YOU WILL ACHIEVE IT

• Lead and manage people, technology, and financial resources within the department, ensuring alignment with short-term goals

• Actively share knowledge and identify potential improvements in processes or products, taking risks to develop innovative ideas

• Oversee operational activities and manage multiple projects involving cross-functional representatives

• Recognize the need for development in others, collaborate to create development plans, and manage the performance of direct reports through goal setting, coaching, and ongoing assessment

• Communicate effectively by soliciting input, explaining complex concepts, and persuading others to adopt a point of view

• Support Manufacturing Operations by investigating and resolving batch deviations, implementing CAPAs, and monitoring the effectiveness of changes

• Maintain Quality systems in accordance with GDP/GMP and internal standards, fostering a quality culture and aiming for continuous improvement

• Apply technical knowledge of Operations, Quality, and Validation to provide input for improvements and support project objectives through document reviews and training

• Coordinate and communicate project progress, manage contractors or supporting staff, forecast resources, and provide ongoing education on Quality to enhance the Quality Culture within the organization.

QUALIFICATIONS

Must-Have

•   Applicant must have a bachelor's degree with at least 5 years of experience; OR a master's degree with at least 3 years of experience; OR a PhD with 0+ years of experience; OR as associate's degree with 8 years of experience; OR a high school diploma (or equivalent) and 10 years of relevant experience.

•   Exceptional stakeholder and people management skill

•  Strong negotiation and effective communication abilities

•   Significant technical experience with quality systems, including change control, deviations, complaint management, documentation management, audits, and inspections

•   Strong technical writing and presentation skills

• Excellent planning and organizing capabilities

•   Ability to manage multiple projects and ongoing work activities within the department

Nice-to-Have

• Demonstrated expertise in authoring, reviewing, and developing procedures or training materials

• Experience in fostering a quality culture within an organization

• Knowledge of Lean, Six Sigma, and Error reduction (PHP) tools

• Experience in providing ongoing education on Quality to relevant functional groups

• Experience using common AI tools, including generative technologies such 

• as ChatGPT or Microsoft Copilot, to support problem solving and enhance 

PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS

Job requires sitting, standing, walking, ability to type, and dexterity for handling glassware/laboratory equipment.

NON-STANDARD WORK SCHEDULE, TRAVEL OR ENVIRONMENT REQUIREMENTS

OTHER JOB DETAILS

• Last Date to Apply for Job: June 16, 2026

• Additional Location Information: N/A

• Eligible for Relocation Package – NO

• Secondment 12-18 months

• If you are currently in a driving position with a fleet vehicle and this secondment does not require driving as an essential function of the position for 12 months or longer, you will be required to turn in your fleet vehicle for the duration of the non-driving secondment.  Please refer to the Fleet Policy and Procedures document for more information.

• There will be no change to your current work location..

• Work Location Assignment: On Premise

Relocation assistance may be available based on business needs and/or eligibility.

Candidates must be authorized to be employed in the U.S. by any employer.

U.S. work visa sponsorship (such as TN, O-1, H-1B, etc.) is not available for this role now or in the future.

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