Quality Control Supervisor, IPC- Swing Shift

Serán BioScience • Bend, OR

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Quality Control Supervisor for the In-Process Control (IPC) team supervises Laboratory Analysts to meet testing requirements in support of the manufacturing schedule. The role works closely with QC Managers to ensure policies and procedures are followed as written and revised when necessary. It also coordinates with Operations and Supply Chain Management to support the timely release of raw material, in-process, and intermediate test data, as well as equipment cleaning verification test data. The supervisor is responsible for laboratory organization and cleanliness.

This is a swing-shift position on a Monday–Thursday, four-day, 10-hour schedule starting at 2 p.m. The position is based at Serán BioScience’s headquarters in Bend, Oregon, and includes in-office attendance requirements.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in chemistry, physics, engineering, or a related scientific discipline.
• At least 3 years of experience leading and developing successful teams.
• 5 years of GMP experience.
• Experience with GC, HPLC, TOC, and FT-IR analysis.
• Experience with compendial raw material testing.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and leadership skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong time-management skills, with a proven ability to meet deadlines and motivate teams.
• Ability to collaborate and work in cross-functional teams.
• Strong math, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and delegate when appropriate.
• Ability to function well in a fast-paced and sometimes stressful environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
• Must be able to meet in-office attendance requirements.
• Applicants must be authorized to work for an employer in the U.S.; the employer cannot sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds at times.

Responsibilities

• Directly supervise Laboratory Analysts.
• Recruit, interview, hire, and train new staff.
• Oversee the daily workflow of assigned projects and the team.
• Provide constructive and timely performance evaluations.
• Perform other supervisory duties as assigned.
• Adhere to GMP laboratory standards.
• Maintain laboratory organization, supplies, and cleanliness.
• Write, revise, and approve SOPs.
• Conduct training activities.
• Participate in audits and inspections.
• Execute validations, qualifications, and batch records.
• Conduct scientific and technical reviews.
• Interface with vendors and, as needed, clients.
• Develop work plans.
• Manage cleaning verification assessments.
• Coordinate with Operations and Supply Chain Management to support timely release of raw material, in-process, intermediate, and equipment cleaning verification test data.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Over four weeks of paid time off accrued annually.
• Employer contributions to a retirement account begin after 90 days and require no employee match or 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.

What This Job Offers

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