Quality Control Planner (F/H/X)

Purpose

The Quality Control Planner is responsible for the oversight of QC Laboratory Planning and Scheduling within Martillac QC Group. Additional responsibilities may include short‑term forecasting to enable efficient and effective laboratory scheduling, maintenance of laboratory planning and scheduling applications, evaluation and presentation of laboratory KPI’s, and cross‑site harmonization of planning/scheduling processes.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and manage the laboratory planning/scheduling application, ensuring accurate configuration for laboratory workflows and timely prioritization of laboratory samples.
• Monitor, maintain, evaluate, and report on laboratory KPI’s.
• Collaborate with Laboratory Management to identify and implement process changes that enable continuous improvement.
• Participate in cross‑site harmonization of laboratory planning and scheduling processes. Demonstrate aptitude for identifying potential issues in workflows, equipment fit, utility requirements, and safety, and propose effective solutions.
• Maintain short‑term forecasts to ensure effective and efficient laboratory scheduling to reduce overall testing cycle times.
• Interact and establish positive communication with scientists, lab users, facilities teams, and other stakeholders to understand needs and convey plans.
• Perform other duties as assigned, such as QC transversal continuous improvement project management.
• Undertake the full authority required to make decisions and take action necessary to carry out job duties, complying with ethics, environmental health and safety, financial, human resources, cGMP procedures, general business policies, requirements, and objectives. Willingness to take temporary assignments as required is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree required. Life sciences, engineering, or related field preferred.
• More than 7 years of experience in a laboratory or quality role with preferred experience in program, project, or product management.
• Advanced use of MS Office applications required; experience with planning and scheduling software preferred.
• Experience in a regulated environment is preferred.
• Ability to work cross‑functionally, coordinate work, and establish positive interaction with internal and external customers.
• Ability to work independently to meet operational goals and business needs and to make operational and business decisions with minimal direction from the immediate manager.
• Fluency in English.

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