Quality Control Scientist II, Swing Shift

Serán BioScience • Bend, OR

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Serán BioScience is seeking an experienced Quality Control Scientist II to support an extended manufacturing schedule and Quality Control testing functions, with a primary focus on in-process control laboratory methods. The role requires experience and confidence in a cGMP laboratory, including analytical equipment operation and data record management.

The swing-shift schedule is four 10-hour shifts, Monday through Thursday, from 2:00 p.m. to 1:00 a.m. A shift differential of 10% of base salary applies. Salary is commensurate with experience. The position is based at Serán BioScience’s headquarters in Bend, Oregon, and requires consistent, predictable in-person attendance.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a scientific discipline or related field.
• At least 3 years of dedicated laboratory experience.
• At least 2 years of GMP experience.
• At least 1–2 years in a cGMP pharmaceutical industry laboratory.
• Proven analytical instrumentation experience; HPLC experience is preferred.
• Effective communication and the ability to maintain productive relationships with coworkers, clients, and other external contacts.
• Ability to follow detailed written and oral instructions.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate and work in cross-functional teams.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to multitask and adjust priorities in a fast-paced environment while maintaining focus and managing disruptions or unexpected needs.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to accept feedback from varied sources and constructively manage conflict.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and keep leadership apprised of performance against timelines.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
• Ability to lift up to 15 pounds at times.
• Consistent and predictable in-person attendance.
• Applicants must be authorized to work for an employer in the U.S.; the company is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with Empower.
• HPLC experience.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to Standard Operating Procedures, cGMPs, the Quality Manual, and company policies.
• Perform routine extractions for dissolution, assay, and impurities testing.
• Perform routine testing using analytical equipment, including KFC, dissolution apparatus, water activity instruments, and FTIR.
• Conduct appearance testing, raw-material sampling, solution preparation, and pH measurements.
• Draft stability tables, set up stability studies, and log in samples and standards.
• Clean the laboratory and glassware and dispose of analytical waste appropriately.
• Participate in process improvement and other non-routine projects.
• Conduct peer review of routine testing at management’s discretion.
• Perform hypothesis testing or investigative work for OOS results under management and subject-matter-expert guidance.
• Train and mentor staff on established processes and procedures.
• Provide cross-functional support to other QC teams.
• Perform other related duties as assigned; responsibilities may expand to align with company initiatives.

Benefits

• Over four weeks of paid time off accrued annually.
• Employer contributions to a retirement account begin after 90 days and do not require employee matching or a vesting period.
• Various health plans with minimal employee contributions.
• Basic life and long-term disability coverage, with the option to increase or add coverage.
• Employee Assistance Program supporting employee wellbeing.
• Access to pet insurance.
• 10% shift differential of base salary.

What This Job Offers

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