Quality Control Scientist II (Alternative Shift)

Serán BioScience • Bend, OR

10d • Onsite

About The Position

Serán BioScience is searching for an experienced Quality Control Scientist II to support an extended manufacturing schedule. This role would support all testing functions for Quality Control, primarily focused on in-process control lab methods to ensure manufacturing excellence. The Scientist II needs to exhibit experience and confidence within a cGMP laboratory with proficiency in analytical equipment operations and data record management. The preferred schedule of this role is 11:00 am - 8:00 pm Monday - Friday. Specific schedule is negotiable in support of manufacturing swing shift operations.

Requirements

• Proven analytical instrumentation experience (preferably HPLC) with at least 1-2 years in a cGMP pharmaceutical industry laboratory
• Communicates effectively and maintains productive relationships with coworkers, clients, and other contacts outside the Company
• Follow detailed written and oral instructions
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate and work in cross-functional teams
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Multitasks and adjusts priorities in a fast-paced environment, while maintaining focus and managing disruption and/or unexpected needs
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Accepts feedback from a variety of sources and constructively manages conflict
• Ability to prioritize tasks and to keep leadership apprised of performance to timelines
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software

Nice To Haves

• Experience with Empower preferred

Responsibilities

• Adheres to Standard Operating Procedures, cGMPs, Quality Manual, and company policies
• Performs routine extractions for dissolution, assay, and impurities testing
• Performs routine testing using analytical equipment including but not limited to KFC, dissolution apparatus, water activity, FTIR, etc.
• Conducts appearance testing, raw materials sampling, solution preparation, and pH measurements
• Drafts stability tables, sets-up stability studies, logs-in samples and standards
• Cleans lab and glassware and disposes of analytical waste appropriately
• Participates in process improvement and other non-routine projects
• Conducts peer review of routine testing at the discretion of management
• Performs hypothesis testing or investigative work for OOS results under management and SME guidance
• Trains and mentors staff on established processes and procedures
• Demonstrates cross-functional support capabilities with other QC teams
• Responsibilities may increase in scope to align with company initiatives
• Performs other related duties as assigned

Benefits

• Accrue over four weeks of paid time off annually
• Employer contributions to a retirement account begin after 90 days and do not require an employee match or vesting period
• Various health plans allow employees to find the best coverage for their individual or family needs with minimal employee contributions
• Employer covers each employee with basic life and long-term disability, giving access to increase or add coverage
• An Employee Assistance Program provides support for all things related to our employees’ wellbeing
• Access to pet insurance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level