Laboratory Manager

Who we are

Together, we’re on a mission to make good health more affordable and accessible, to help millions around the world enjoy healthier lives. It’s a mission that bonds our people across nearly 60 countries and a rich, diverse variety of nationalities and backgrounds. Working here means working with the world’s leading manufacturer of generic medicines, and the proud producer of many of the products on the World Health Organization’s Essential Medicines List. Today, at least 200 million people around the world take one of our medicines every single day. An amazing number, but we’re always looking for new ways to continue making a difference, and new people to make a difference with.

The opportunity

As a Laboratory Manager  at Watson Therapeutics, Inc. (Teva Pharmaceuticals) you will be responsible for providing leadership and direction to laboratory personnel, including evaluation and monitoring of quality and timeliness of all laboratory procedures. 

How you’ll spend your day

• Direct and coordinate laboratory personnel and ensures that all laboratory activities are conducted in accordance with Institutional Review Board (IRB) guidelines, Good Clinical Practice (GCP) standards, Good Laboratory Practice (GLP), Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s), QA/QC procedures, OSHA guidelines and other state and local regulations as applicable, ensuring strict compliance to the study protocol at all times.
• Lead and manage the execution of new laboratory projects, such as PBMC isolation, ensuring proper planning, resource allocation, staff training, and adherence to protocols. Monitor project, troubleshoot issues, and ensure successful deliver within specified timelines and quality standards
• Attend Study Initiation Meetings, reviews sample processing and storage procedures and shipping arrangements with the Sponsor
• Perform Quality Control and Assurance to ensure the accuracy and precision of lab results, while also overseeing corrective actions for any discrepancies
• Develop, review, and update laboratory standard procedures (SOPs) to align with industry standards, protocols, and organizational goals. Ensure compliance with relevant regulations, including safety standards and certifications.  
• Coordinate with outside laboratories for study specific lab panels and transfers of electronic data files, if necessary
• Ensure availability of adequate supplies are available for each study. Oversee the lab’s financials, managing budget for supplies, equipment and staffing to ensure cost efficiency while maintaining high standards of lab operations.
• Ensure quality check of sample labels and study day set-up. Perform and oversees venipuncture and IV catheter insertion for sample collection
• Oversee the shipping of samples as requested by each Sponsor including confirmation of sample arrival
• Respond to notifications of freezer or refrigerator alarms. Maintain records of laboratory freezer and refrigerator temperature logs 

Your experience and qualifications

• Associate of Science Degree in Medical Laboratory Technician
• Record of Training for the handling and offering for transport of Dangerous Goods and Hazardous Material
• 1-2 years of experience in an early-phase clinical research laboratory environment and clinical research conduct
• 1-2 years of experience in a managerial or supervisory role
• Knowledge of Good Clinical Practice, QA/QC procedures, OSHA guidelines, and other state and local regulations as applicable
• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be accepted as a satisfactory substitute for the specific education and experience listed above
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Proven managerial and leadership skills
• Ability to maintain professionalism at all times and work effectively with internal and external clients to establish and maintain excellent professional relationships
• Excellent interpersonal, organizational, presentation, and time-management skills
• Able to work under extremely tight deadlines
• Strong analytical and decision-making skills
• Able to coordinate workloads to meet demanding deadlines
• Self-directed and able to work with minimal supervision
• Proficient in MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook)

Enjoy a more rewarding choice

We offer a competitive benefits package, including:

• Comprehensive Health Insurance: Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription coverage starting on the first day of employment, providing the employee enrolls.
• Retirement Savings: 401(k) with employer match, up to 6% and an annual 3.75% Defined Contribution to the 401k plan.
• Time Off: Paid Time Off including vacation, sick/safe time, caretaker time, 13 paid Holidays and 3 paid floating holidays.
• Posting a new req-2024
• Life and Disability Protection: Company paid Life and Disability insurance.
• Additional benefits include, but not limited to, Employee Assistance Program, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, Tuition Assistance, Flexible Spending Accounts, Health Savings Account, Life Style Spending Account, Volunteer Time Off, Paid Parental Leave, if eligible , Family Building Benefits, Virtual Physical Therapy, Accident, Critical Illness and Hospital Indemnity Insurances, Identity Theft Protection, Legal Plan, Voluntary Life Insurance and Long Term Disability and more.

Make a difference with Teva Pharmaceuticals

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